The bilateral bump of the lower jaw - a case of mandibular tori

Abstract

Torus or Tori plural is a benign bone growth in the mouth and in of the cases seen on both the left and right sides of the oral cavity making it an overwhelmingly bilateral condition Mandibular tori are asymptomatic bony exophytic growths that are present on the lingual surface of the mandible opposite to the premolars Although asymptomatic it can sometimes result in complications such as interference with speech tongue positioning prosthetic reasons poor oral hygiene and traumatic ulceration of mucosal surface