A midline protrusion in maxillary region is mostly due to
Correct Answer: Torus palatinus
Description: Torus means an elevation. Different types according to location: Torus palatinus: - Midline elevation of exaggerated bony growth at intermaxillary suture region specifically in the midline Torus maxillaris: - Exaggerated bony growth at either inner side of alveolar process or at outer side of alveolar process (either side of teeth) Torus mandibularis: - Exaggerated bony growth - near the premolar & above the mylohyoid line. Torus tubaris: - Mucosal elevation in nasopharynx at opening of the eustachian tube.
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