Catalog of Clinical Images

Maxillary Torus: Inappropriate bony growth in the roof of the mouth. Slow growing and nonmalignant,
though can interfere with chewing and denture placement. In addition, patient suffers from bony
exostoses, which is similar in character to torus, though occurs along the ridge of the upper jaw. For
more information, go to The Maxillofacial Center for Diagnostics & Research.
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