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torus mandibularis
bone neoplasm of the mandible
Etiology:
- associated with bruxism
Epidemiology:
- less common than torus palatinus
- more common in Asian & Inuit populations
- slightly more common in males than females
- prevalence is 7-10% in the United States
- prevalence is similar in blacks & whites
Pathology:
- bony growth in the mandible along the surface nearest to the tongue
- usually present near the premolars, above the location of mylohyoid attachment
- 90% are bilateral
- size of the tori may fluctuate throughout life
Management:
- generally no treatment is necessary
- oral surgery
General
bone neoplasm
bony process
References
- Wikipedia: Torus mandibularis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torus_mandibularis
- Unterman S et al
Torus Mandibularis
West J Emerg Med. 2010 December; 11(5): 520.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3027453/
- The Maxillofacial Center for Diagnostics & Research
homas Bond's Book *
Torus Palatinus & Torus Mandibularis
http://www.maxillofacialcenter.com/BondBook/bone/torus.html