Torus Lesions of the Jaw: Diagnosis and Clinical Implications.

The majority of tori are asymptomatic and incidental finding, but the more prominent tori are prone to mucosal inflammation and ulceration that may require surgical removal of the lesion. Large tori can also interfere with mastication, speech, dental hygiene, placement and function of prosthetic dentures, and may cause snoring, sleep apnea or other complications. Therefore, the practicing physicians should be familiar with the appearance, radiological features, clinical implications and management of tori.