Do dentures need to be removed during an MRI?

Answer 1

Yes, dentures should be removed before undergoing an MRI scan. Dentures can contain metal components that may interfere with the magnetic field of the MRI machine, leading to potential safety hazards or image distortions. It is essential to follow the MRI safety guidelines to ensure a successful and safe imaging procedure.

Answer 2

Yes all jewellery must be removed prior to any scans, x-rays or MRI's this is because of the high energy magnetic field that is used in these procedures. Proper body jewellery is non magnetic and non reactive but the hospital has no way of knowing how the jewellery will react in the field, so better safe than sorry. So all metal regardless of what type of metal it may be must be removed.

So that's where it's nice to have an in with your local professional body piercer, they can prepare* the jewellery (*remove beads from captive bead rings) so you can remove it your self or they can remove it just before your procedure. Then you can return to see the piercer and he/she can reinsert all your jewellery once you are done with your scan, x-ray or MRI.

Answer 3

If they contain metal parts, especially if they contain ferromagnetic metal parts, they should be removed. Otherwise, it's probably safe to leave them in, though given that it's generally not difficult to remove them, why not choose to play it safe?