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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?
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?
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?
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?
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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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Study Notes
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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Test your knowledge of normal variants in the oral cavity with this quiz! Learn about Fordyce Granules, Torus Palatinus, Mandibular Tori, Melanin Pigmentation, Retrocuspid Papilla, Lingual Varicosities, Linea Alba, and Leukoedema. Explore the characteristics and locations of these common oral cavity variations.
