Three-dimensional evaluation of a giant torus in the maxilla and mandible that affected pronunciation: a case report.

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE

Tori in the maxilla and mandible are often clinically asymptomatic, but can often lead to issues such as obstruction of denture attachment and dysarthria. The authors describe a case involving a substantial torus in the maxilla and mandible that significantly affected speech articulation.

CASE PRESENTATION

A 72-year-old woman presented with a pronounced torus in the maxilla and mandible. Surgical resection of the lesion resulted in improved tongue movement. Through both pre and postoperative assessments, the authors evaluated pronunciation, generated a three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT)-based image, and quantified the extent of bone removal. A 6-month follow-up demonstrated no recurrence of the condition.

CLINICAL DISCUSSION

Surgical intervention leads to improvements in soft palate sounds. The surgical intervention proved effective in ameliorating speech articulation difficulties, and the application of 3D-CT image construction was valuable.

CONCLUSION

To summarize, the authors successfully managed and treated a giant torus in the maxilla and mandible, a condition scarcely been reported in the literature. This report is the first to detail the application of 3D analysis for the evaluation a torus.