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Does Titanium Plate From Maxilofacial Surgery Cause Chronic Sinusitis?

26years ago I had maxilofacial surgery on my upper jaw using titanium plates. The top screw of the plate is in my sinus cavity. The last year I have experienced chronic sinusitis. I am now on intravenous antibiotics. Could t he titanium cause the chronic infection

posted on Sun, 1 Mar 2015

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