Mandibular Tori (Torus Mandibularis) - An overall guide
If you notice or feel a hard bump covered by normal gum tissue on the roof of your mouth (palate), it could be a dental torus, also known as torus mandibularis . These bony growths are typically harmless and don’t require removal unless they interfere with eating or speaking. Dental tori may be present from birth or develop later in life. This blog will explain where dental tori originate and how they can be treated. What Are Mandibular Tori (Torus Mandibularis)? Mandibular tori are harmless bony growths covered by normal gum tissue that appear on the roof of the mouth. Also called dental tori, these growths are typically painless and don’t need treatment unless they interfere with speaking or eating. When tori appear on the palate (roof of the mouth), healthcare professionals may refer to them as palatal tori or torus palatinus. Dental tori can grow in various numbers and locations. According to the Journal of Dental Science, they commonly appear in three places: Mandibular lingual to...