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Jaw was stitched and plate was fit during accident. Now does it needs to be removed? It causes some pain sometimes and mouth doesn't open properly. Please guide.
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hi you should immediately consult your oral and maxillofacial surgeon who had done your plating. If the plates are of titanium they generally do no harm and are never removed . they stay there life long but there should be no pain.
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