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Asymptomatic Symmetric Bilateral Mandibular Tori: A Case Study.
Unnati Shirbhate1, Pavan Bajaj1, Manoj Patil2
1Department of Periodontics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Cureus
|September 9, 2024
Summary
Tori, or bony overgrowths, can cause speech and eating difficulties. This case study details a 36-year-old male patient experiencing mandibular tori, highlighting surgical intervention for functional improvement.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dental Anatomy
- Bone Biology
Background:
- Tori are benign, localized bone overgrowths (exostoses) commonly found on the maxilla (torus palatinus) or mandible (torus mandibularis).
- These growths, often observed in middle-aged individuals, are characterized by dense cortical bone and a thin mucosal covering.
- While typically asymptomatic, tori can lead to functional impairments such as difficulties with speech, mastication, and tongue positioning.
