Broken lower mandible jaw

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Asked for Male, 29 Years

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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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

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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