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Bouchet J, Hervé G, Lescaille G, Descroix V, Guyon A. Palatal torus: etiology, clinical aspect, and therapeutic strategy. JOURNAL OF ORAL MEDICINE AND ORAL SURGERY 2019. [DOI: 10.1051/mbcb/2018040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction: Maxillary palatal tori are benign bone tumors that elevate the median of the palate. Although there are clinical variations, palatal tori are characterized by pathognomonic clinical and radiographic criteria. Observations: Here, we present the cases of two patients with a voluminous palatal torus that caused functional problems in one and formed an anatomical obstacle to the fitting of a removable prosthetic in the other. Given their size, these tori were surgically removed under general anesthesia. The postoperative course was simple. Discussion: The etiology of palatal torus is usually multifactorial: genetic factors, masticatory forces, and para-functions could all be factors in their development and growth. Considered as anatomical variations, palatal tori are asymptomatic in most cases and require no intervention. Conclusion: Surgical management is sometimes necessary to restore physiological orofacial functions or to allow the fitting of a prosthetic without harmful compromise.
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