MANDIBULAR TORI REMOVAL

Removal is typically considered when tori affect function, comfort, or planned dental treatment.

Patients planning dentures or partials, because tori can prevent a lower denture or partial from fitting comfortably or sealing properly.

Patients with frequent sores or irritation, because the thin tissue over tori is easily scraped by food, brushing, or dental appliances and can be slow to heal.

Patients with speech or eating difficulties, because large tori can crowd the tongue, trap food, and make chewing, swallowing, or speaking uncomfortable.

Patients needing grafting or implants, because in some cases bone from removed tori may be considered for grafting as part of a larger treatment plan.

Dr. Victoria Chen’s dual dental and medical training and six-year UCLA oral and maxillofacial surgery residency support careful planning for tori removal, including imaging review and anesthesia-related considerations.

She plans each procedure to reduce bone precisely, protect the thin tissue under the tongue, and coordinate timing with your denture or restorative plan.

At South Bay Dental Loft, surgical care stays connected to your broader dental plan, with clear aftercare instructions and direct follow-up from a team that knows you.