Safety

Safety: recalls, MRI, failures and maintenance

Honest, sourced safety information, without alarm and without hiding anything.

Safety topics

Recall records (FDA)MRI and Nobel implants Implant failure Peri-implantitis Maintenance Is my implant a Nobel?

The short version

Most recall records concern specific batches, labels or instruments and are completed.¹
MRI is usually possible under the conditions in the labeling.²
The biggest long-term risk is inflammation around the implant, which regular cleaning and check-ups help prevent.³

Last updated 28 Sep 2026.

Sources

Regulatory recordopenFDA device recall database — records with recalling firm "Nobel Biocare" (76 records) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), 2026-09-28. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
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.
Consensus / guidelineHerrera D et al. Prevention and treatment of peri-implant diseases — EFP S3 level clinical practice guideline — J Clin Periodontol, 2023. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.

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