Definition and characteristics of Torus Mandibularis
- Bony growth in the mandible near the tongue
- Located near premolars and above the mylohyoid muscle attachment
- Usually present on both inner sides of the mandible
- Vary in size between individuals
- Prevalence ranges from 5-40%

Prevalence and demographics
- Less common than torus palatinus (bony growth on the palate)
- More common in Asian and Inuit populations
- Slightly more common in males
- Prevalence in the United States is 7-10% of the population

Causes and factors
- Local stress on individual teeth is considered the most relevant factor
- Development of tori is more common in early adulthood
- Associated with bruxism (teeth grinding)
- Size of tori may fluctuate throughout life
- Believed to be the result of local stresses rather than solely genetic influences

Treatment and complications
- Typically, tori are clinical findings without the necessity of treatment
- Tori may complicate the fabrication of dentures
- Surgery can reduce the amount of bone if removal is necessary
- Tori may reform if nearby teeth continue to receive local stresses
- Ulcers may form in the area of tori due to trauma during mastication or injury by utensils

References and external links
- Neville, Brad W.; Damm, Douglas; Allen, Carl; Bouquot, Jerry (2002). Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders.
- Torus Mandibularis - Patient Care. consultantlive.com (dead link)
- Gillis, Julie M., DDS (12 December 2013). What are Tori, And Why Do I Have Them?. juliegillisdds.com (dead link)
- Oral & Maxiollofacial Pathology Cases: What Could This Be? Marquette University School of Dentistry (Archived from the original on 2006-10-17)
- What are mandibular tori?. dentagama.com