torus mandibularis

Introduction

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

More general terms

• bone neoplasm
• bony process