Can dentist remove Tori?

A general dentist or oral surgeon can excise the tori and then stitch up the surrounding gum tissue. While tori can be removed under local anesthetic, some offices opt for IV sedation – especially if you have a poor gag reflex. The surgery is like a tooth extraction in terms of recovery.

Can a denture be made without a Tori?

If you have a denture that was made without your tori being removed, there is a strong possible that a new denture will need to be fabricated after your tori have been removed. Partial Denture Formation: Similarly to a full denture, partial dentures may also be a reason why your tori will need to be removed.

When do you need to remove a Tori?

Tori may interfere with dental appliances in which case they must be removed or the appliance modified to fit around the tori. A partial denture is used to replace missing teeth. If the partial denture covers the tori and the tori continues to grow, the partial may not fit as well over time.

When do you need to remove a Mandibular tori?

Mandibular tori, also known as torus mandibularis, usually arise on the tongue side of the lower jaw. They normally only need to be removed if a lower denture or partial denture needs to be constructed.

Do you need dental insurance for Tori removal?

Some tori are larger than other, and will require more extensive work to for their removal. Most dental insurances will cover a portion of your costs, but check with your carrier to be sure if you are needing tori removal surgery.

When is the best time to remove Tori teeth?

Complete Denture formation: If you are needing to have your existing teeth removed, or are currently edentulous, your dentist will more than likely recommend that you remove your tori.

Tori may interfere with dental appliances in which case they must be removed or the appliance modified to fit around the tori. A partial denture is used to replace missing teeth. If the partial denture covers the tori and the tori continues to grow, the partial may not fit as well over time.

Can a partial denture be used to replace a Tori?

A partial denture is used to replace missing teeth. If the partial denture covers the tori and the tori continues to grow, the partial may not fit as well over time. If a major portion of a dental appliance covers a tori it may not be able to be modified sufficiently to allow continued wear of the appliance.

What should I expect with mandibular tori removal?

If any of these situations occur, you may need mandibular tori removal. Mandibular tori removal can be done with traditional surgical techniques or with a laser. Traditional surgical mandibular tori removal requires general anesthesia, with traditional surgical techniques to remove the growth.