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In reply to the discussion: Man dies after being pulled into MRI machine while wearing metal chain: Police [View all]Martin68
(26,209 posts)58. Of course. Amalgam does not use magnetic metals. No dentist uses magnetic metals in fillings.
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Man dies after being pulled into MRI machine while wearing metal chain: Police [View all]
erronis
Jul 19
OP
The term unauthorized room is clear to me. Only authorized personnel are allowed to enter. I'm not sure what the fuss
Martin68
Jul 19
#50
I have just a few silver fillings and have done two MRI's. The same with silver?
Bengus81
Jul 19
#48
The Open MRI's are nice. Did one on a knee in 2000. Then I had to do one on an arm bump
Bengus81
Jul 19
#49
I do have a friend that told me how it feels. (No..Just no...but if it's imperative,,,OK)
chouchou
Jul 19
#53
I couldn't see my feet looking down that tube. The only thing that kept my sanity
Bengus81
Jul 19
#55
Do dentists ever use magnetic metals in fillings? I rather doubt it. It would make it impossible for the patient to
Martin68
Jul 19
#51
Of course. Amalgam does not use magnetic metals. No dentist uses magnetic metals in fillings.
Martin68
Jul 19
#58
This article says the tech got the husband to help the women off the table-at the wifes request. ...
riversedge
Jul 19
#41