Hello!
In the area of the lower jaw on the left, I have had a bony prominence for several years (about 5 years), but it does not bother me.
Nevertheless, my new dentist referred me to an oral surgeon for an examination in December 2013. The outpatient report states: "On examination, we find that this is the mandibular tubercle. In the premolar region there is a bony growth more than one cm in diameter and 6 mm high. It is bothersome. The mucosa is unchanged. The premolars and canine respond to vitality testing. The mucosa is unremarkable, the teeth are restored. The neck is unremarkable. In general, the patient is healthy."
I am now scheduled for surgery, but I would like your opinion on whether removal of the growth is necessary. I would like to emphasize again that it does not bother me, and the doctor also told me that many people have such growths (some even on both sides) and live "normally" with them.
Thank you for your answer and kind regards!