Are mandibular tori cancer? No, mandibular tori aren't cancerous or precancerous. People who have these growths aren't more likely to develop cancer in the future.
Tori are not cancerous. They also do not turn into cancer. A torus is normal bone covered with normal tissue. However, other types of growths in the mouth can turn out to be oral cancer.
Many people who discover they have mandibular tori may mistake it for oral cancer. There is good news here. Cancerous growths tend to be softer when palpated and most often occur in the soft tissues of the mouth.
Although they are extra growths, tori are not cancerous. Signs of oral cancer include sores, thickening oral tissues, unexplained bleeding or numbness, trouble swallowing, and a change in how your dentures fit.
However, there are other uncommon bony growths that might be mistaken for mandibular tori, including: Fibromas. Osteomas. Mucoceles.
Mandibular tori aren't dangerous, but they can be uncomfortable and even painful in some instances. If these bony growths interfere with your oral function or quality of life, talk to your dentist.
Mandibular Cancer Arises from the Gums & Lower Jaw
Excessive tobacco and alcohol use are both known to contribute to the development of this type of cancer. Cancers in this region may cause pain, numbness in the mouth or chin, or could make it difficult to open the mouth or speak.
When the extra bone is found in your hard palate, it is called your torus palatinus. If the tori are found on your lower jaw, they are considered to be mandibular tori. Most tori grow to a certain point and stop growing. Most growth stops after our jaws have developed in our late teenage years.
Is mandibular tori caused by stress? The causes of mandibular tori are not fully understood, although environmental factors and diet are generally thought to be factors in developing these growths. Jaw stress is also related to tori growth, and emotional stress can be a contributor to jaw stress.
Sometimes, cysts or growths form in the jaw area, called odontogenic tumors, but most often, these tumors are benign (noncancerous). Malignant (cancerous) tumors are estimated to account for between 1 percent and 6 percent of all odontogenic tumors, according to the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Symptoms of oral cancer are commonly mistaken for other, less serious conditions, such as a toothache or mouth sore. If seemingly benign symptoms persist, however, you should call your doctor, who may recommend tests to check for oral cancer.
Due to laser technology, tori dental removal can be virtually pain-free.
They normally only need to be removed if a lower denture or partial denture needs to be constructed. As mentioned, these tori are benign in nature, so unless they are risk to your oral health, most clinicians will recommend just watching them over time.
Torus mandibularis is thought to be caused mainly by environmental factors, such as bruxism, vitamin deficiencies and calcium-rich supplements, although genetic background also plays a key role. Clinical diagnosis is usually straightforward, and investigations are generally not required.
After your tori removal, it's important to follow all recovery procedures given by your dentist. In general, though, follow these guidelines for a quick and comfortable recovery. Laser tori removal sees an average full recovery time of about two weeks. Traditional surgical removal recovery may take a month or more.
Removal of mandibular tori is a simple and relatively conservative procedure which is performed using ultrasonic Piezo technique. Piezo allows gentle removal of bone and its re-contouring.
In most cases tori are benign and do not require treatment. However, tori will need to be surgically removed to accommodate upper or lower dentures and upper or lower partial dentures (flippers). Tori may also be removed to aid in minimizing food impaction under the excess bone, which will promote improved home care.
Tori are simply an abnormality; a random bone growth. They do not pose any immediate threat or harm once they have been identified in the mouth, though they do continue to grow over time, and have the potential to cause pain or discomfort if they become too large.
Stage 0 or carcinoma in situ (CIS)
Some doctors prefer to call this pre cancer. There are cancer cells but they are all contained within the lining of the mouth. The cancer cells have not spread. If the pre cancer is not treated, there is a high risk the condition will develop into an invasive cancer.
Different ways it may appear
Oral cancer may present as: patches of rough, white, or red tissue. a hard, painless lump near the back teeth or in the cheek. a bumpy spot near the front teeth.
If the cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, the 5-year relative survival rate for all people is 86%. About 28% of oral and oropharyngeal cancers are diagnosed at this stage. If the cancer has spread to surrounding tissues or organs and/or the regional lymph nodes, the 5-year relative survival rate is 69%.
Dental X-rays may not reveal all instances of mouth cancer, but they can be helpful during an oral cancer screening. Specifically, dental X-rays can show if there is any cancer in the jaw that has spread from another area of the mouth or originated in the jaw.
Cancerous lumps can also form along the jawbone. Though these cancerous growths are more likely to affect older adults, they can appear at any age. The lumps usually feel hard and are not tender or painful to the touch.
Tumors and cysts in the jaw often do not have symptoms. They are usually discovered during a routine X-ray. In some cases, however, swelling, bone pain, numbness, tenderness, and unexplained tooth mobility can be symptoms.