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How To Determine The Metal Used During An Earlier Orthognathic Surgery, Need To Undergo A Breast MRI?

I had orognathic surgery in 1996, with plates and screws left in, and now I have to have a breast MRI. Were titanium screws commonly used back in 1996? How can I find out what metal is inside my head? I m worried that I won t be able to have the MRI I need now because of my jaw surgery 17 years ago. Any insights?
Fri, 28 Mar 2014
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hello thanks for consulting at hcm..it usually will be titanium plates and screws,, c if u can remove them and then go for an mri,, either ways plz consult with ur old records if u have with an oral maxillofacial surgeon and also a genrl radiologist... hope it helps.. tc
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How To Determine The Metal Used During An Earlier Orthognathic Surgery, Need To Undergo A Breast MRI?

hello thanks for consulting at hcm..it usually will be titanium plates and screws,, c if u can remove them and then go for an mri,, either ways plz consult with ur old records if u have with an oral maxillofacial surgeon and also a genrl radiologist... hope it helps.. tc