- Always tell the MRI team you have dental implants and show your implant passport.
- The conditions (magnet strength, scan settings) are in the manufacturer's labeling; the MRI team checks them.2
- Implants can cause image distortion near the mouth, even when scanning is safe.
What FDA records show
In 2021 FDA cleared a 510(k) titled "Nobel Biocare Dental Implant Systems Portfolio – MR Conditional", covering MR Conditional labeling for the portfolio. 1
MR Conditional means scanning is possible only under specific conditions stated in the labeling. The MRI team must check them; we could not extract the exact conditions from the public FDA document.
We could not extract the exact MRI conditions from the public FDA document, so we do not quote numbers. Your MRI department can obtain them from the manufacturer's instructions for use.
What to do before a scan
- Tell the MRI team about all implants, including dental implants.
- Show your implant passport (manufacturer, system, date).
- If you do not know the system, your dentist or the treating clinic can check.
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Sources
- Regulatory recordFDA 510(k) K212125 — Nobel Biocare Dental Implant Systems Portfolio – MR Conditional — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2021-09-24. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
- Regulatory recordTesting and Labeling Medical Devices for Safety in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment — FDA guidance — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2023-10-10. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
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