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You may be referring to what is called torus (plural: Tori). These boney growths are a result of physical stresses on the jaw. These stresses may be a result of growth patterns, poor occlusion, or nocturnal grinding or clenching. As you stated on the discussion page, they can be removed by surgery.

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