Disadvantages of resorpable screws/plates?

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Hi all,

I am not close to surgey yet, but I am sensitive to having metal left

permanently in the jaw areas. I know lately there have been a lot of

surgeons start using resorpable screws/plates for attachment, which

dissolve after a year or so, well after recovery and healing takes

place.

I am not going to see my surgeon for a few months so dooes anyone

here know if there is any risks/disadvantages of the resorpable

material rather than titanium they usually use? Is there danger of

resorption of bone as well rather than just the plates/screws alone

for example?

ANyone who could comment from their own questions to their surgeon

please reply. I dont see why I should have a second surgey for

screw/plate removal if it resorpable things could be used in the

first place.

THanks