What is the diagnosis and treatment for Torus palatinus (a bony growth on the palate)?

From the Research

Diagnosis of Torus Palatinus

• Torus palatinus (TP) is a benign, bony outgrowth located on the hard palate 1
• It can be diagnosed through intra-oral exam and computed tomography scan (axial, coronal and sagittal view) 2
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can also be used to diagnose TP, although it is not commonly used in dentistry 3
• The diagnosis of TP is important to rule out other possible conditions, such as osteoma, pyogenic granuloma, or soft-tissue neoplasia 4

Treatment of Torus Palatinus

• Surgical removal of TP is indicated in certain circumstances, such as:
  • Deglutition and speech impairment 2
  • Cancer phobia 2
  • Traumatized mucosa over the torus 2
  • Prosthetic reasons 2
• Conservative surgical removal is considered the first choice treatment when TP must be removed 5
• Pre-planning the surgery using 3D-scan-printing can be helpful in achieving a successful outcome 5
• Histopathological examination can confirm the diagnosis of TP and rule out other conditions 4