{"id":950,"date":"2022-08-16T13:32:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T13:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/?p=950"},"modified":"2022-09-16T13:38:54","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T13:38:54","slug":"dental-implants-will-they-set-off-metal-detectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/dental-implants-will-they-set-off-metal-detectors\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Dental Implants Set Off Metal Detectors?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you have dental implants? This tooth replacement option is a favorite of many since it\u2019s the only procedure available to replace both the caps and the roots of missing teeth. If you\u2019re preparing to go on a trip or to visit somewhere that uses metal detectors, you may be wondering if your dental implants<\/a> will set off the machine. Read on to learn the answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are small posts that are often made from titanium. They are inserted directly into the jawbone and fuse with it through a process called osseointegration over the next four to six months. To do this, your dentist will need to make a small incision in the gums to access the jawbone. Implants give you back at least 80% of your bite power and are a great way to permanently fill in gaps in your smile. They can even last a lifetime with proper care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Titanium Dental Implants & Metal Detectors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The way metal detector settings work varies by country. Even so, dental implants are unlikely to set the machine off. There are a few theories to why this is, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n