Tori Removal (Torectomy)
Smooth out painful or inconvenient bony growths in your mouth. Performed with precision and care by Periodontist Dr. Rafik Dib.
What Are Oral Tori (Bone Bumps)?
Oral tori are benign, slow-growing bony bumps (exostoses) that develop inside the mouth. They’re usually harmless but may need removal if they cause problems.
Types of Tori
Mandibular Tori: Found on the tongue side of the lower jaw near the premolars.
Palatal Torus (Torus Palatinus): A single bump on the roof of the mouth (hard palate).
Advanced Planning: 3D imaging helps map the growth’s size and location before surgery.
Patient Comfort: Gentle care and a stress-free experience from consultation to recovery.
When Is Removal Needed?
They interfere with dentures or partials.
They cause soreness or pain when eating or speaking.
They affect speech or oral hygiene.
They complicate future restorative procedures (like implants or bridges).
Removing tori can restore comfort, improve function, and make future dental treatments easier.
Precision Tori Removal with Dr. Rafik Dib
When it comes to delicate bone recontouring, specialized training makes all the difference. As a Periodontist, Dr. Rafik Dib is highly skilled in jawbone and soft tissue anatomy — ensuring safe, precise, and predictable results.
Specialist Expertise: Advanced training in bone and gum surgery for complex procedures like tori removal.
Minimally Invasive: Precision techniques gently reshape bone while protecting surrounding tissue for faster healing.
Advanced Planning: 3D imaging helps map the growth’s size and location before surgery.
Patient Comfort: Gentle care and a stress-free experience from consultation to recovery.
Trust your treatment to a specialist focused on precision, safety, and long-lasting results.
Experience personalized care with Dr. Rafik Dib.
Your Smooth, Simple Path to a Healthier Mouth
We make tori removal straightforward and stress-free with a step-by-step approach.
1. Consultation
Dr. Rafik Dib examines the area and creates a personalized treatment plan.
2. Imaging
The area is gently numbed to keep you relaxed and pain-free.
3. Placement
Dr. Rafik Dib makes a small incision, then carefully smooths or removes the excess bone.
4. Recovery
The gum is repositioned and sutured for optimal healing.
Recovery and Post-Care
Most patients heal quickly and comfortably after tori removal with Dr. Rafik Dib. Here’s what you can expect:
Downtime: Minimal — usually just 1–3 days of soft food and mild discomfort.
Swelling: Typically mild and easily managed with cold compresses.
Diet: Stick to a soft food diet to protect the surgical site as it heals.
Follow-Up: A scheduled visit with Dr. Rafik Dib ensures proper healing and suture removal if needed.
With proper care and guidance from Dr. Rafik Dib, recovery is smooth, predictable, and stress-free.
AVA FAQs
No. The area is numbed completely, and we can use IV sedation for added comfort. Most patients report only mild soreness afterward.
Initial healing takes 1–2 weeks, but full healing of the gum and bone may take a few months.
You’ll want to stick to soft foods for the first few days. Most patients return to a normal diet within a week.
No. Once the tori or uneven bone is removed, it does not grow back.
Recovery usually takes about 1–2 weeks. Patients are advised to eat soft foods, avoid disturbing the area, rinse gently with salt water, and follow post-op instructions closely to ensure proper healing.
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