Yes, it is. Two of the biggest advantages of titanium are its high strength to weight ratio and its resistance to corrosion. Combine this with its non-toxic nature and its ability to resist all corrosion from bodily fluids and it is no wonder that titanium has become the metal of choice in medicine. Titanium is also incredibly durable and long lasting. They are essentially not removed and remain in the body. Only in the case of an infection on the plates (rare) will they need to be removed. Another advantage of titanium for use in medicine is its non-ferromagnetic property, which allows patients with titanium implants to be safely examined with MRIs and NMRIs.