Characteristics: torus palatinus found in midline of hard palate, Large, lobulated, subtle; flat, spindle, nodular, sessile, pedunculated; bilateral or unilateral
Dental: may interfere with speech, eating and toothbrushing; may need to be removed for comfort and placement of dental appliances; phonation, limitation in masticatory mechanics, inflammation, retention of food, prosthetic instability and use source for cortical bone grafts
Treatment and Prognosis: growths may become traumatized due to normal oral function; treatment is not usually needed; when removed, recurrence is a possibility