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No, it is highly unlikely. The best way to know for sure what component metals and alloys are in surgical implants is to ask the surgeon, and specifically ask about any potential for toxicity. Your surgeon can then explain exactly what will be used in the surgical implant and allay your concern.
Studies have shown that most metals used in surgical implant procedures are non-reactive and non-toxic, such as stainless steel, a common metal used in surgical wire. In the past there have been some concerns about only a very few components in metals used in the human body that under certain conditions were water soluble and created some chemical instability, such as cobalt-chromium alloy when used with stainless steel. However, this same alloy was stable when coupled with titanium. The likelihood of any of these same component metals being used in modern jaw procedures, especially in the US, is extremely low.
If you have already had an implant of wires and for some reason are having problems or symptoms that you may be associating with metal toxicity, you should contact your surgeon to discuss the symptoms. There may be other reasons for the symptoms that should be treated.
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Most hip implants recalls are related to metal on metal implants because they tent to splinter and the splinters cause problems.
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Can silver fillings in your teeth cause brain damage?
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This metal is titanium.
Are surgical implants magnetic?
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Do contraceptive implants alarm airport monitors?
No, contraceptive implants and IUDs are not detected by metal detectors in airports.
Is there a problem with biomet metal on metal hip implants?
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Can an electrical lineman be hired if he has metal in his body?
Everybody has metal in their bodies. Primarily calcium and sodium. If you have metallic implants and you work around strong magnetic fields the implants can become hot and cause burns. It is best to consult with your own health care provider and dentist to seek a recommendation that is tailored to your particular condition.
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heavy metal
Do metal plates hurt or cause discomfort to your head?
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What are the hazards toxicity and safety cautions of gallium?
As far as having small amounts of the metal, there are no known hazards involving Gallium. It is a safe metal that the only thing you need to worry about it is when its a liquid. You do not want it to touch other metals, as it will react with pretty much any of them. Other than that, there is nothing to worry about with Gallium Metal.
Can hyperventilation cause someone to hear too loudly and affect vision can metal dental implants add to hyperventilation does metal attract oxygen can the size of implants affect breathing?
1. Yes, hyperventilation can affect hearing and vision. 2. No, dental implants can not unless the person is anxious and then hyperventilates. So this becomes a mental issue. 3. No. These types of dental implants can not attract oxygen. Otherwise all of us who have them would have similar problems. 4. Perhaps the size can affect breathing. Talk to your dentist. Perhaps there is swelling from these if they are new.
