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What Do Presence Of Nodules On The Jawbone Indicate?

Did a panoramic, found I have to have oral surgery because I have a wisdom tooth that is infected and should come out. The dentist told me I have nodules on my jawbone behind my wisdom teeth. The bottom two. What is this and should I be concerned?
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Michelle
posted on Mon, 26 Sep 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HCM..

As per your complain nodules over the jawbone can be due to overgrowth of jawbone leading to Mandibular Torus formation..
They are generally harmless and does not cause and problems..

But first of all you need to get it confirmed that what is the nature and cause of the nodule formation..

In case if it is a tori it can be surgically removed, but in case if it is due to some other cause, biopys can be advised and can be treated accordingly..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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What Do Presence Of Nodules On The Jawbone Indicate?

Hi.. Welcome to HCM.. As per your complain nodules over the jawbone can be due to overgrowth of jawbone leading to Mandibular Torus formation.. They are generally harmless and does not cause and problems.. But first of all you need to get it confirmed that what is the nature and cause of the nodule formation.. In case if it is a tori it can be surgically removed, but in case if it is due to some other cause, biopys can be advised and can be treated accordingly.. Hope this helps.. Regards.