palate and mandibular torus

Question 1

pathogenesis

Answer 1

Pathogenesis: Genetic predisposition, autosomal dominant in some series, more common in emales, Native Americans, Eskimos (torus palatini); local stressors (mandibular and palatal tori).
■ Associations: Bruxism
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Question 2

findings

Answer 2

Symptoms: May be complicated by ulceration; usually asymptomatic.
■ Findings: Palatal tori are usually in midline o palate and less than 2 cm, but can vary in size through
lie;mandibulartori oundusuallynearpremolars;rarelybilateral.Theyaresmooth,nodularprotru-
sions (Figure 33-5).
■ Management: Not needed; i it creates ulcerations or complicate dental prosthesis, surgery can be
done.