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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / July 2008Torus Palatinus Removal
I have tori palatinus which is scheduled to be removed very soon. I'm going in for impressions for an oral splint in 2 weeks. My questions are" How painful is this surgery? How painful is it after the surgery during recovery period? What is the normal duration of this type of surgery? How long will I need to wear the splint? How long will it take to heal from the surgery. How long will the pain from surgery & healing process last? Will I be able to eat? Or just drink liquids? What else should I know? I'm not looking forward to this procedure at all. Hard to say, every one responds differently ....... from what I hear, its no huge problem. How large is the torus palatinus? Joel M. Eichen DDS >I have tori palatinus which is scheduled to be removed very soon. I'm going >in for impressions for an oral splint in 2 weeks. My questions are" [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >I'm not looking forward to this procedure at all. The first torus is about 3/4 inch long, the second torus which is closer to my throat is about 1 inch long. Both protrusions are about 1/2 inch thick. >Hard to say, every one responds differently ....... from >what I hear, its no huge problem. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >> >>I'm not looking forward to this procedure at all. >The first torus is about 3/4 inch long, the second torus which is closer to >my throat is about 1 inch long. Both protrusions are about 1/2 inch thick. It should be located at the deepest part of the palate ...... and should exhibit a bilateral symmetry. Joel >>Hard to say, every one responds differently ....... from >>what I hear, its no huge problem. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >>> >>>I'm not looking forward to this procedure at all. Joel, if by saying deepest part of the palate is referring to the high central part then that is correct. First one appears at the front directly behind where my teeth would be if I had any & the second one begins about a 1/2 inch behind that towards the back of my mouth or what I previously referred to as the throat area. Its like a very bumpy roller coaster & quite annoying. >>The first torus is about 3/4 inch long, the second torus which is closer to >>my throat is about 1 inch long. Both protrusions are about 1/2 inch thick. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >>>> >>>>I'm not looking forward to this procedure at all. Yup, some are larger and more annoying ...... >Joel, if by saying deepest part of the palate is referring to the high >central part then that is correct. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >>>>> >>>>>I'm not looking forward to this procedure at all. > I have tori palatinus which is scheduled to be removed very soon. I'm going > in for impressions for an oral splint in 2 weeks. My questions are" [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > I'm not looking forward to this procedure at all. What is the splint for? I wouldn't associate the splint with the torus removal. Usually the reason for a torus removal is that it is so large that it will interfere with placement of a denture. I've only seen a couple of these in person. It is preferable (and sometimes possible) to get the tissue closed over the removed palatal bone. However, the tissue tends to be very thin and I understand it sometimes breaks down. I hope Dave will check in--he's the surgeon around here. In any case, most of the pain will be related to the soft tissue. I'm sure you'll want to be on a soft diet for a few days. Preferably, you'd ask these very legitimate questions of your surgeon, who of course understands your situation better than I do. Steve >> I have tori palatinus which is scheduled to be removed very soon. I'm going >> in for impressions for an oral splint in 2 weeks. My questions are" [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > >Steve The 'splint' is really a *stent* and is used to help prevent hematoma formation. It doesn't cover the occlusals of the teeth, just the palate. Makes it easier for the patient to eat during the healing phase. YMMV -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >>>I have tori palatinus which is scheduled to be removed very soon. I'm going >>>in for impressions for an oral splint in 2 weeks. My questions are" [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > YMMV Thanks George, I suspected it might be (though I haven't seen one used for this application). Steve > -- > > W_B > Take out the G'RBAGE > wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com  Signature{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fswiss\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\*\generator Msftedit 5.41.15.1507;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs20 Remove "nospam" to reply\par } >>>>I have tori palatinus which is scheduled to be removed very soon. I'm going >>>>in for impressions for an oral splint in 2 weeks. My questions are" [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > >Steve I only use em' for very large tori. These procedures can be painful and every little bit helps. Dave >> -- >> >> W_B >> Take out the G'RBAGE >> wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com All of you are so helpful. I think I already learned more than I knew before. I don't do pain very well so this procedure really has me nervous. The tori are very aggrevating and the rear one is already painful a good portion of the time as it is. >>>>>I have tori palatinus which is scheduled to be removed very soon. I'm going >>>>>in for impressions for an oral splint in 2 weeks. My questions are" [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >>> Take out the G'RBAGE >>> wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >>>>>I have tori palatinus which is scheduled to be removed very soon. I'm going >>>>>in for impressions for an oral splint in 2 weeks. My questions are" [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >>> Take out the G'RBAGE >>> wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com So what is the actual procedure for this? How much pain are we talking about? I assume you mean pain after the surgery & not during. Will I be "knocked- out" during this procedure or will I be aware of all the gruesome stuff involved with this procedure? I want to know as much as I can about all this. >>>>>>I have tori palatinus which is scheduled to be removed very soon. I'm >>>>>>going [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > involved with this procedure? I want to know as much as I can about all > this. How come your surgeon hasn't informed you better? I can't answer that Tim. Most of the doctors & dentists in my town don't share much information even when I ask questions. They pretty much treat everything like its no big deal. And living in a small community I don't have many options of going elsewhere. >>>>>>>I have tori palatinus which is scheduled to be removed very soon. I'm >>>>>>>going [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >How come your surgeon hasn't informed you better? I'm certainly not suggesting you did anything wrong, but the surgeon really should be the one to inform you of the risks vs. benefits, how the procedure will be done, pain issues etc. I would get an appt. with the surgeon to specifically discuss the issues of the procedure. I would write down all my questions and concerns and bring them with me to ask during the visit. Only then can you truly make an informed decision, and believe me the surgeon is going to give you an informed consent release to sign, so you need to be sure you know what you are signing for. Best of luck and keep us posted. >I can't answer that Tim. Most of the doctors & dentists in my town don't > share much information even when I ask questions. They pretty much treat [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >> >>How come your surgeon hasn't informed you better? Thanks Tim, I guess I didn't really know what to ask during the exam. I know I should have the procedure though otherwise I put up with these annoying lumps forever. I tried finding info beforehand on the internet so I'd learn a little more but wasnt too successful. I just recently found this wonderful forum. I guess I also don't know what the risks are but the benefits of having a normal mouth again seems appealing to me, guess I'll loose a lot of excess weight too since I don't think I'll be eating much during the recovery. >I'm certainly not suggesting you did anything wrong, but the surgeon really >should be the one to inform you of the risks vs. benefits, how the procedure [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >>> >>>How come your surgeon hasn't informed you better? From my understanding the splint (or stent) is to help hold the palette skin in place after the surgery. I think the surgeon said he would be drilling into my upper jawbone to hold it in place. >>>>I have tori palatinus which is scheduled to be removed very soon. I'm going >>>>in for impressions for an oral splint in 2 weeks. My questions are" [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >> Take out the G'RBAGE >> wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >>> Preferably, you'd ask these very legitimate questions of your surgeon, >>>who of course understands your situation better than I do. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > >Steve Unfortunately I have been the patient, perio/endo surgery #8. Eventually lost tooth, now have an implant. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com The removal is primarily for placement of new dentures. My current upper denture is in a horeshoe shape to avoid the torus but they broke & are superglued together so I am getting a new set. I went to a few dentists for opinions until I was able to find a surgeon. One dentist told me it would be about a 6 week recovery. >> I have tori palatinus which is scheduled to be removed very soon. I'm going >> in for impressions for an oral splint in 2 weeks. My questions are" [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >Steve The surgeon really didn't say a whole lot other than...you wont feel a thing during surgery. Well duh, I would hope not. But afterwards? Ieeeeeeeeee >> I have tori palatinus which is scheduled to be removed very soon. I'm going >> in for impressions for an oral splint in 2 weeks. My questions are" [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >Steve > The surgeon really didn't say a whole lot other than...you wont feel a thing > during surgery. Well duh, I would hope not. But afterwards? Ieeeeeeeeee Any surgeon worth his (her) salt will make sure you have adequate pain control meds. Having the surgical site covered should also help a lot. Steve >>>I have tori palatinus which is scheduled to be removed very soon. I'm going >>>in for impressions for an oral splint in 2 weeks. My questions are" [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] >> >>Steve Signature{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fswiss\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\*\generator Msftedit 5.41.15.1507;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs20 Remove "nospam" to reply\par } Thanks Steve, I sure hope so. Prior to getting my first set of dentures I went thru 2 years of dental hell. It was very difficult getting the dentist to double up on the coediene which barely killed the pain. I guess after that experience I'm a bit paranoid regarding mouth work. >> The surgeon really didn't say a whole lot other than...you wont feel a thing >> during surgery. Well duh, I would hope not. But afterwards? Ieeeeeeeeee [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >>> >>>Steve >> The surgeon really didn't say a whole lot other than...you wont feel a thing >> during surgery. Well duh, I would hope not. But afterwards? Ieeeeeeeeee [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Steve agreed -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com OUCH OUCH OUCH - I had the surgery yesterday. Doubling up on the Vicodin. I would have been happier too if I'd had general anethesia instead of a local but my insurance wouldn't cover it. Nearly jumped out of the chair with those shots. The stent doesnt seem to bother me so much other than a little hard to talk but the rest of my mouth wants to die. >>> The surgeon really didn't say a whole lot other than...you wont feel a thing >>> during surgery. Well duh, I would hope not. But afterwards? Ieeeeeeeeee [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >Take out the G'RBAGE >wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com so gypsy - its been almost 3 years since the surgery - are you happy u had it? How long did it take? I assume u did it in his office with a local - has ure talking improved? and other noticable differences since surgery? I have been diagnosed with torus palatinus and they want to operate. thanks Mike >OUCH OUCH OUCH - I had the surgery yesterday. Doubling up on the Vicodin. >I would have been happier too if I'd had general anethesia instead of a local [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >>Take out the G'RBAGE >>wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com |
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