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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Exostosis palatinal; palatal exostosis

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HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.

Parmentier, 1857

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Hereditary, unilateral or bilateral, solitary or multiple, narrow- or broad-based exostosis existing on the lingual surface of the hard palate.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Hard, painless bone ridge located on the hard palate, covered by normal mucosa. The mucosa appears brighter than the surrounding area.

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Compact bone with strong cortical bone and central cancellous bone.

DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Benign.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Generally not necessary. Possibly removal by oral surgeons.

Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.

The anomaly is harmless and is hardly noticed by the wearer. Exostoses often only become noticeable when a prosthesis traumatizes the covering mucosa. Exostoses can also develop on the mandible ( torus mandibularis).

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  1. Mumcu G et al (2005) Prevalence and distribution of oral lesions: a cross-sectional study in Turkey. Oral Dis 11: 81-87
  2. Parmentier (1857) Essay on tumors in the palatine region. On J Dent Sc 7 (new series): 324-339, 456-465, 545-561

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer