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I felt a bony growth on my head, approx. 2 inches above my forehead. it doesn't hurt and it's hard. could this be an osteoma? no other symptoms. i also have mandibular tori. are those two related?

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Dr. Neil McLeod answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Not Related: Tori in the jaw are genetic, seem to be made worse if you clench and grind your teeth a lot, but the bump on the frontal bone suggests something unusual is going on please get it checked so that you know what to do or can relax about it.

Answered 2/24/2021

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A member asked:

I felt a bony growth on my head, approx. 2 inches above my forehead. it doesn't hurt and it's hard. could this be an osteoma? no other symptoms. i also have mandibular tori. are those two related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Neil McLeod answered

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