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Mandibular Tori

Mandibular tori are painless bony growths on the tongue surface of the lower jaw near the canine or premolar teeth.It may be because of environmental factors like teeth grinding, the stress in the jawbone, vitamin deficiencies and calcium-rich supplements, and genetic impairment. Tori does not need surgical removal unless discomfort occurs. However, it should be treated when there is pain, articulation problems in the insertion of dentures are present.

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What are mandibular tori?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 64 years old, and I have extremely large, lower, bilateral, buccal exostoses in the outer area and not behind the teeth. It is present as quite a large "ledge" for all my adult life. I had the lower molar removed three months back. I have developed a spicule-type bony sharp protrusi...  Read Full »

Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop

Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good that you know about your exostosis, which is usually uncommon as a finding for many patients. The exostosis or tori are just bony outgrowths with a rare genetic cause. Unless they interfere with your daily activities like talking, chewing, or wearing dentures, ...  Read Full »

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