THE PALATAL TORUS. A VARIABLE IN THE TREATMENT WITH COMPLETE DENTURE

Authors: Cecilia BACALI, Marius NEGUCIOIU, Antarinia CRĂCIUN, Ioana DUNCEA, Mariana CONSTANTINIUC

Abstract:

Although a benign structure, the palatal torus morphology has a great importance in the treatment with complete denture. The shape and position can influence, in certain cases, the treatment plan, the pre-prosthetic steps and also the clinical and laboratory phases. The present review analyses the etiological factors of the maxillary palatal tori, their clinical aspect and the treatment possibilities.

Keywords:
  • buccal exostoses
  • palatal exostoses
  • palatal torus
  • preprosthetic treatment.