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Can titanium screws/chin implants trigger an autoimmune response?

December 7, 2018
Asked By:Roxy899 in Athens, TX

Hello Doctors, I had a silicone chin implant on March 2017 secured with titanium screws. On March 2018, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's after months of constant fatigue. I was wondering if titanium screws or silicone implants could be the cause of my disease? Thank you in advance.

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December 9, 2018

Answer: There is no proof that Titanium can trigger auto immune response.

Vasdev Rai, MD
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December 9, 2018

Answer: There is no proof that Titanium can trigger auto immune response.

Vasdev Rai, MD
December 8, 2018

Answer: Facial Implants and Autoimmune Disease

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
December 8, 2018

Answer: Facial Implants and Autoimmune Disease

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

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