{"id":15,"date":"2021-08-14T18:37:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-14T18:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palmdentistryoc.com\/blog\/?p=15"},"modified":"2021-09-30T18:44:36","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T18:44:36","slug":"https-www-palmdentistryoc-com-blog-will-dental-implants-set-off-metal-detectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palmdentistryoc.com\/blog\/https-www-palmdentistryoc-com-blog-will-dental-implants-set-off-metal-detectors\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Dental Implants Set Off Metal Detectors at the Airport?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Traveling is one of life\u2019s greatest pleasures. But when you\u2019re traveling by air, one major stressor is getting through airport security. And the last thing you need is the added worry of not knowing if your dental implants will set off the metal detectors or not. But while this certainly can<\/em> happen, you\u2019ll be glad to hear that it\u2019s relatively rare and that most people get through security without any problems. Learn more below about how metal detectors work and why dental implants don\u2019t usually set them off! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Basics of How Metal Detectors Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Metal detectors produce an electromagnetic field that surrounds an object and creates a type of \u201cecho\u201d which is then measured and produces a numerical reading (i.e., the larger or longer the echo, the higher the reading). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine you step into a large room where the floor, ceiling and walls are made of stainless steel and shout your name loudly. Next, you do the same thing in a room with carpet and lots of plush furniture. Chances are you won\u2019t hear an echo at all in the second room, but you\u2019ll definitely hear one in the room lined with metal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, in a metal detector, non-metal materials create a shorter echo and smaller reading, whereas metals produce a longer echo (and a higher reading) that triggers the alarm.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will Your Dental Implants Set Off a Metal Detector?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no question that dental implants<\/a> are one of the best investments you can make in your oral health. No other tooth replacement option gives you the same chewing strength or preserves your jawbone while still feeling incredibly natural. Not to mention that they can last a lifetime! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the many advantages dental implants offer, it\u2019s easy to see why around 3 million Americans have at least one. And with so many implants going through airport security each year, they\u2019re bound to be found occasionally, although it\u2019s fairly rare. Here are three possible reasons that could explain why they usually go undetected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n