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Which of the following is a variant of normal commonly observed on the lips and buccal mucosa?
Which of the following is a variant of normal commonly observed on the lips and buccal mucosa?
- Leukoedema
- Torus Palatinus
- Fordyce Granules (correct)
- Retrocuspid Papilla
Which of the following is an exophytic growth of normal compact bone observed in the midline of the hard palate?
Which of the following is an exophytic growth of normal compact bone observed in the midline of the hard palate?
- Lingual Varicosities
- Melanin Pigmentation
- Linea Alba
- Torus Palatinus (correct)
What are outgrowths of normal, dense bone found on the lingual aspect of the mandible in the area of the premolars called?
What are outgrowths of normal, dense bone found on the lingual aspect of the mandible in the area of the premolars called?
- Retrocuspid Papilla
- Mandibular Tori (correct)
- Torus Palatinus
- Fordyce Granules
Which of the following is a variant of normal characterized by clusters of ectopic sebaceous glands?
Which of the following is a variant of normal characterized by clusters of ectopic sebaceous glands?
Which of the following is a variant of normal that may interfere with speech, swallowing, or a prosthetic appliance?
Which of the following is a variant of normal that may interfere with speech, swallowing, or a prosthetic appliance?
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Oral Anatomy Variants
- Fordyce spots are a variant of normal commonly observed on the lips and buccal mucosa.
Torus Palatinus
- Torus palatinus is an exophytic growth of normal compact bone observed in the midline of the hard palate.
Mandibular Torus
- Mandibular torus are outgrowths of normal, dense bone found on the lingual aspect of the mandible in the area of the premolars.
Fordyce Granules
- Fordyce granules are a variant of normal characterized by clusters of ectopic sebaceous glands.
Lingual Varices
- Lingual varices are a variant of normal that may interfere with speech, swallowing, or a prosthetic appliance.
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