Bony Tori
Tori are benign bony protuberances arising from the cortical plate. They are considered developmental anomalies that are present throughout life, but they often increase in size in adulthood. In the United States, the prevalence of palatal tori is 20-35% of the population, compared to 7-10% for mandibular tori.
Treatment
Surgical removal is required only if a torus:
- Affects oral function
- Interferes with denture fabrication
- Is subject to recurrent trauma or surface ulceration
Palatal torus or "torus palatinus" located along the midline of the hard palateÂ
Brad Neville, DDS
Mandibular torus (torus mandibularis ) located along lingual aspect of the mandibleÂ
John McDowell, DDS