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Fractured mandible treated with 1 plate on my right body and 2 on my left angle 3 weeks ago, swelling keeps coming back is it ok? what to expect?
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See oral surgeon: At 3 weeks, persistent swelling is unusual, suggesting an infection. See your oral surgeon to make sure everything is ok.
Answered 4/14/2015
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Depends: If you said you still had swelling at 3 weeks, I wouldn't say that was abnormal. Some patients have swelling that may persist up to 6 weeks, although most have resolved in the first 2-3 weeks. What makes me concerned is that you said the swelling went away and came back. This could be a sign of infection of the plates or malposition. See your surgeon ASAP
Answered 9/29/2015
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