Torus palatinus
A torus palatinus (pl. tori palatini), or palatal torus (pl. palatal tori), is a bony protrusion on the palate. Palatal tori are usually present on the midline of the hard palate. Most palatal tori are less than 2 cm in diameter, but their size can change throughout life.
| Torus palatinus | |
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| An example of palatal torus | |
| Specialty | Oral and maxillofacial surgery |
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