hard boney masses in lower jaw...

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nberg - 19 Aug 2006 21:18 GMT

I am a 28 year old male that is in pretty good health, never had any serious
situations occur. However, about a week and a half ago I discovered 3 boney
protrusions in my lower jaw. 1 under each side of my mouth on my lateral
incisor, and 1 under the first molar on the right side.

All 3 are hard (dont move around when putting pressure on them) , realtively
the same shape and size, and rounded. Since I noticed them, they have not
changed shape, size or color. Being the hypocondriac that I am, I
immediately thought of cancer and checked the rest of my mouth, gums, neck
for any other symptoms that I found online, but didnt see any.

Searching online I found a "common" mouth problem called "torus mandibularis",
which seemed pretty similar to my condition, however I only

I am going to see the dentist in a week, but until then can anyone help me
sleep a bit better by providing any information or similar situations.

thanks,
norm

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Steven Bornfeld - 20 Aug 2006 00:36 GMT

> I am a 28 year old male that is in pretty good health, never had any serious
> situations occur. However, about a week and a half ago I discovered 3 boney
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> thanks,
> norm

Norm--

    I think you nailed it with torus mandibularis, esp. if they are on the
inside of the lower jaw. They can be irregular in shape, and the
overlying tissue is often stretched thin and therefore can be easily
traumatized.
    There is also an entity called torus palatinus on the roof of the
mouth. Other common areas for the general condition known as
"exostosis" in the mouth include lateral to the upper molars.
    Other than tendency for the overlying tissue to be irritated, the only
problem these can cause is if they're very big on a patient who needs
dentures. Then they sometimes are surgically removed to allow a better
bearing area for the denture.
    Otherwise, you've almost certainly got nothing whatever to worry about.

Nice pickup,
Steve

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nberg - 20 Aug 2006 00:44 GMT

> I think you nailed it with torus mandibularis, esp. if they are on the
>inside of the lower jaw. They can be irregular in shape, and the
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>Nice pickup,
>Steve

Thanks for the info Steve. Until I am able to see a dentist that info will
help me rest a bit easier.

Norm

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