A bony hard asymptomatic swelling found on the midline of the hard palate that appears radiopaque on a radiograph is most likely a__________________?

Correct answer: D. Torus palatinus

  • A. Odontoma
  • B. Myxoma
  • C. Boney cyst
  • D. Torus palatinus

Explanation

A torus palatinus is a benign, dense bony exostosis along the midline of the hard palate, so it appears radiopaque and is usually asymptomatic. Its characteristic location distinguishes it from odontogenic lesions.

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