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Type of Article:  Original Research

Volume 7; Issue 2.2 (May 2019)

Page No.: 6597-6600

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijar.2019.178

MORPHOLOGICAL STUDY ON TORUS PALATINUS IN ADULT HUMAN SKULLS

T.L.Anbumani 1, M.Raja *2, R.Sridharan 3 , A.Thamarai Selvi 4.

1 Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy. Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurantakam Taluk, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India.

*2 Postgraduate, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurantakam Taluk, Kanchipuram District,Tamil Nadu, India.

3 Postgraduate, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurantakam Taluk, Kanchipuram District,Tamil Nadu, India.

4 Assistant Professor, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, MadurantakamTaluk, Kanchipuram District,Tamil Nadu, India.

Address for Correspondence: Dr.M.Raja,M.D (Anatomy), Postgraduate, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurantakam Taluk, Kanchipuram District,Tamil Nadu, India. E-Mail: Jeyamraja2015@gmail.com

ABSTRACT:

Background: The torus palatinus or palatinus tori, is a type of bony growth or protrusion at the roof of the mouth, or bony hard palate. More specifically, it appears at the mid-line of this part of the mouth. Although it is not a life-threatening condition, more serious cases might require medical attention. Usually, this growth has a diameter of about 2 cm, although it can be bigger since it tends to grow, albeit slowly. Although palatial tori are generally not painful, bigger ones have a possibility of presenting irritation. Also, if injured, the protrusion could become painful with the development of ulcers, as well as be slow to heal due to lack of an efficient number of blood vessels. This condition can cause difficulty in eating and drinking, which is a major symptom of the problem. The appearance of tori palatinus can also interfere with the placement of dentures, and infection could spread to the bone or palate itself. In such cases, which also include pain and ulceration, the patient would need to see a medical professional.

Materials and Methods:  The hard bony palate was observed for any abnormality in 50 Adult dry human skulls in the Department of Anatomy, KarpagaVinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Chinnakolambakkam,  Madurantakam taluk, Tamilnadu.

Results and Conclusion: There was a bony protrusion from hard palate with irregular shape and variable size in 6 skulls (12%). Based on this observation, literatures have been searched and it was found to be Torus palatine. Therefore, a thorough knowledge of complex anatomy and embryology of hard palate is of utmost importance to neurosurgeons and dental surgeons , maxillofacial surgeons, and prosthodontics people.

Key Words: Skull, Torus Palatinus, Palate.

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Cite this article: T.L.Anbumani, M.Raja, R.Sridharan, A.Thamarai Selvi. MORPHOLOGICAL STUDY ON TORUS PALATINUS IN ADULT HUMAN SKULLS. Int J Anat Res 2019;7(2.2):6597-6600. DOI: 10.16965/ijar.2019.178