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| Torus, Exostosis & Osteomata Removal |
Occasionally, the oral bony swelling (torus, exostosis or
osteoma) needs to be removed.
This can be for a number of reasons:
osteoma) needs to be removed.
This can be for a number of reasons:
- Interference with construction of dentures
- Interference with the wearing of dentures
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
- Problems eating
- Problems speaking
- Aesthetic problems
- Psychological (cancerophobia)
- Exceptionally large torus
- Use LA to help “balloon” thin tissue (tumescent
technique) - Reflecting the flap is the most tedious portion
- Overlying mucosa is thin and is easily torn
- It is easier to remove tori when the dento-alveolus is
oedentulous
Remove Tori with:
•Surgical drill / bur
•Osteotome and Mallet
•A combination of both
Assure a dry field and inspect wound before closure
Potential Pitfalls / Problems:
Potential complications - Lingual Tori