When is torus palatinus surgery necessary?

Torus palatinus surgery is necessary when the torus palatinus blocks proper placement of dentures or dental prostheses, according to HealthFixit.com. For this type of procedure, the surgeon can use local or generalized anesthesia. Typically, the surgeon stains the torus palatinus to increase its visibility and ease removal.

A peculiar yet benign phenomenon, the torus palatinus is a bony growth found on the roof of the mouth, explains HealthFixit.com. This non-cancerous growth, not associated with pain or soreness, runs in families and is particularly common in East Asian and Native American populations. Overall, torus palatinus occurs in 20 percent of the population.