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Do I Need To Remove The Fixation Plates After A Corrective Jaw Surgery?

Hello Doctor, I was operated in 2011 Nov for meeting with an accident> I fell of a bike and my jaw and nose were badly broken. I was operated then with a titanium plate in my chin, cheek and below the nose. Its been 7 years now. The bones are healed completely. I face 2 problems, the titanium plate below my nose is protruding out of my gums, though it doesn't bother me, but i can see it. Also, i face some morning swellings. Other then these I am fine. Do I need to remove these plates. Can permanently having it in my face cause other damages. Please let me know.
Mon, 9 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

If the bones are completely healed and the plates are already being coming out you should not leave it as it is and immediately consult an Oral Surgeon and get checked.
The x rays should be taken for a review.
If everything is fine you can very well get the plates removed.
Although titanium plates and screws are commonly compatible with the body tissues but if not needed it is better to get them removed.
You also need to take care of infection so appropriate medication like antibiotics can be advised..

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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Do I Need To Remove The Fixation Plates After A Corrective Jaw Surgery?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If the bones are completely healed and the plates are already being coming out you should not leave it as it is and immediately consult an Oral Surgeon and get checked. The x rays should be taken for a review. If everything is fine you can very well get the plates removed. Although titanium plates and screws are commonly compatible with the body tissues but if not needed it is better to get them removed. You also need to take care of infection so appropriate medication like antibiotics can be advised.. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora