Description A torus (plural &qu...
Description
A torus (plural "tori") is a harmless growth of bone in the mouth. Tori are usually found on the roof of the mouth, inside the lower jaw, or on the cheek side of upper molars. Tori are slow growing and vary in size. They usually do not interfere with eating or speech and are not cancerous.
Symptoms
Often few symptoms. Some foods may irritate tori in the roof of the mouth. Large tori may interfere with speech or dentures.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. Tori can be diagnosed by looking in the mouth. An X-ray may be taken. A biopsy may be done if the torus is getting larger or is in an unusual place.
Other Specific Tests: X-ray, biopsy
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry, Dentistry - Pediatric
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. Tori can be diagnosed by looking in the mouth. An X-ray may be taken. A biopsy may be done if the torus is getting larger or is in an unusual place.
Other Specific Tests: X-ray, biopsy
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry, Dentistry - Pediatric
Treatment
Most tori do not require treatment. If they are causing problems, then surgery may be needed. This procedure often can be done in an oral surgeon's office. Very large ones are sometimes removed in an operating room. The outlook for tori is excellent.