Definition: A hyperostosis of the hard palate.
Radiographic Features:
Location: Can be seen on any maxillary periapical radiograph.
Edge: Well-defined.
Shape: Round, Ovoid, Lobular.
Internal: Radiopaque, radiopacity of bone.
Other: None.
Number: Singular but may have a lobular appearance as if it were multiple, but it is a singular entity.
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Palatal tori
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Palatal tori
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Palatal tori
(as seen on every maxillary periapical)
Palatal tori
