The third type of dental tori is buccal exostoses , which occur on the outside area of the upper or lower jaw ridge in your mouth. The appearance of these slow-growing bony nodules in your mouth is the main "symptom. The growths can appear as single or multiple nodules in a range of shapes: regular or irregular, flat, spindle-shaped, or nodular. Inside your mouth, mandibular tori emerge on the backside of your lower gums — with the bony growths developing on either or both sides.
Palatal tori appear in the roof of the mouth's center and might slowly grow larger over time. Though located in the palate, these tori rarely interfere with eating and speech. If you notice any torus in your mouth, rest assured that it's a benign growth that's not cancerous, nor will it evolve into cancer.
However, if you detect any areas in your mouth that experience changes or concern you, it's always best to consult your dentist. A combination of multiple factors could be in play for someone to develop oral tori, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery , the Cleveland Clinic, and a Stomatologij study.
Since tori don't interfere with daily eating, drinking, or speaking most of the time, dental professionals usually don't recommend treatment. However, treatment might be in order if the tori:. In the event of scraped tori, decrease bacteria in your mouth while the area heals.
This is easily done by cleansing the injured area with a germ-killing fluoride toothpaste or rinse. If the tori must be extracted, a maxillofacial surgeon will be the specialist to remove the bony growth, usually during out-patient surgery. Tori are simply bony growths in the upper or lower jaws. A Torus mandibularis pl. Mandibular tori are usually present on the tongue side of the jaw near the bicuspids also known as premolars.
If a tori occurs on the palate of the upper jaw, it is known as a torus palatinus and they are usually near the midline of the palate. Tori can also occur on the cheek side buccal side of upper and lower teeth as well and they are usually seen by the molars and premolars. In these areas tori are almost always present on both sides bilaterally. Tori are slightly more common in males. It is believed that tori are caused by several factors but there is not one thing that always causes tori.
They may be associated with bruxism or tooth clenching and grinding however no. The size of the to ri may fluctuate throughout life but they do tend to get bigger over time.
In some cases the tori can be large enough to touch each other in the midline of mouth. Consequently, it is believed that mandibular tori are the result of local stresses and not solely on genetic influences. Tori are usually a clinical finding with no treatment necessary. What causes tori to form is unknown, but it is usually seen in people who have a bad bite. A bad bite, teeth grinding and excessive chewing all have the potential to induce bone growth in form of tori.
Some studies suggest that this adaptive response aims at reinforcing the bone to better withstand the excessive biting pressure. Tori can affect oral health. The soft tissues that cover these bumps can become thin, sensitive to chewing, and more prone to injury and bruises. In denture and removable prosthesis wearers, tori can cause a lot of discomfort during removal and insertion.
Sleep Disorders. What are mandibular tori? They are one of three types of torus. The other two are: Maxillary tori also known as palatal tori or torus palatinus that occur in the upper palate in the center of the upper arch of your teeth Buccal exostoses, the rarest of the three and seen on the upper molars on the outside of the upper arch touching the cheek All of these grow very slowly.
Development is influenced by four main risk factors. Gender: Tori show gender preference, with men more affected by mandibular tori, and palatal tori more common in women. Genetics: If your parents had tori of any kind, your risk increases. Bruxism : In addition to creating a host of other dental issues, teeth grinding and jaw clenching stimulates bone growth, often in the form of tori.
Injury: Injury seems to prompt bone growth as well, so any blow to the jaw or head can cause tori to develop. Mandibular tori removal can be done with traditional surgical techniques or with a laser. What to expect with a mandibular tori removal The procedure for traditional surgical tori removal is like any other surgery. Take prescription medications only as prescribed: In the case of laser tori removal, over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs, like ibuprofen may be the only pain medication you need Finish your antibiotics: Not everyone will receive a prescription for antibiotics, but if you do, finish the entire course Practice good oral hygiene: Rinse your mouth gently with saltwater and brush carefully twice a day Watch your diet: Eat soft, bland foods like yogurt, soups, and scrambled eggs in the days following surgery Avoid certain foods: Spicy, crunchy, or very hot foods may irritate the surgical site Laser tori removal sees an average full recovery time of about two weeks.
Mandibular tori removal complications Laser tori removal comes with few complications, but, as with all surgical procedures, any time you open up the skin there is the possibility of complications.
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