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Broken lower mandible jaw

2017-06-24 13:08:52
I have 4 titanium plate in my mandible lower jaw.The last 2 screws where removed voluntarily by itself.Is my jaw still safe?What are the other ways to solve this problem?Thank you so much.Hoping for your kind consideration to answer my query..
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Titanium is a very safe material when used to fix the bones. If your jaw function is fine then you need not worry. Most of the times no removal of plates or screws is required. It will stay all your life without giving any problems

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