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DUTTO, M  e  ACHENBACH, RE. Mandibularis Tori. Rev. argent. dermatol. [online]. 2012, vol.93, n.3. ISSN 1851-300X.

A case of mandibularis tori, lobular type is reported. Tori appear more frequently during middle age; it is well known in the dental literature but rarely mentioned in the dermatological one. Certain prevalence with respect certain ethnic groups has been observed, its surgical elimination are due mainly to prosthodontics reasons. The importance in the diagnosis is emphasized.

Palavras-chave : Torus; Prevalence; Etiology.