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Will a small permanent retainer (2 front teeth) interfere with a head mri image?
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It may: Depending on how much iron it has in it. If it can be removed you should.
Answered 3/4/2014
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Likely not: The metal will make imaging of structures close to the retainer hard to see. However, most of the brain should be adequately evaluated.
Answered 8/18/2013
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Doubtful: Many adults who have mris have dental restorations with metals in them. They are not removed during imaging as it is for soft tissues.
Answered 2/3/2017
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