Mostrando entradas con la etiqueta Mandibular Tori. Mostrar todas las entradas
Mostrando entradas con la etiqueta Mandibular Tori. Mostrar todas las entradas

jueves, 19 de mayo de 2022

What are those bony bumps in my mouth? (Torus)

Torus

Torus are exostoses or benign bony protrusions that appear in the upper or lower jaw. It can be unilateral or bilateral, and its etiology is unknown, but it is related to genetic factors, trauma or environmental factors.

The torus should be removed if they are large and generate aesthetic, chewing, swallowing problems, or when they interfere with the making of dental prostheses.

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The bony bumps (torus) are slow growing and can appear in the upper or lower jaw, their removal is surgical. More information about its characteristics and manifestations in the article that we share.

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Soumya Chatterjee. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine Jan 2016, 83 (1) 17-18; DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.83a.15033

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domingo, 12 de julio de 2020

What is Mandibular Tori? What causes it?

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The mandibular torus is an indeterminate bone growth that appears in the jaw. It generally appears on the inside of the jaw at the level of the premolars.

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When the torus appears in the upper jaw, it is called the Torus Palatinus, and it is usually found in the midline of the palate. This malformation is usually suffered by men.

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Among the factors that contribute to the formation of the torus, we have the genetic factor, stress and bruxism. See with us this interesting video where they explain what a mandibular torus is.

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