A Bony, Hard Developmental, Benign Asymptomatic Area Found on the Midline

question 31

Multiple Choice

A bony, hard developmental, benign asymptomatic area found on the midline of the hard palate that appears radiopaque on a radiograph is most likely a:

• A)Odontogenic myxoma
• B)Median palatal cyst
• C)Compound odontoma
• D)Torus palatinus

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