Torus Palatinus and Torus Mandibularis: Clinical Features and Management

Question. Write a short note on Tori.

Answer. Tori are of two types, i.e., torus palatinus and torus mandibularis

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Torus Palatinus

Torus Palatinus is a slow-growing, flat-based bony protuberance that occurs in the midline of the hard palate.

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Torus Palatinus Clinical Features

Women are affected more commonly.
Torus palatinus can occur at any age. It reaches at its peak incidence at the age of 30 years.
Torus Palatinus is an outgrowth in the midline of the palate.
Torus Palatinus is spindle-shaped, nodular, or lobular.
Mucosa overlying the torus is intact, and occasionally it appears blanched.
Torus Palatinus may become ulcerated if traumatized.
Torus itself may be composed of dense compact bone or dense compact bone with the center of cancellous bone.

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Torus Mandibularis
Torus Mandibularis is an exostosis or outgrowth of the mandible found on the lingual surface.

Torus Mandibularis Clinical Features

Growth on the lingual surface of the mandible occurs at the mylohyoid line, which is usually opposite to the cuspid teeth.
Mandibular tori are bilateral.
Bilateral overgrowths are globular or they are multiple.

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Torus Mandibularis Treatment
For both tori, treatment is surgical excision.

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