Surgical excision of buccal maxillary exostosis: A case report

Large, benign surface growths called buccal exostosis usually develop on the outer or facial surface of the maxilla and/or mandible in the premolar and molar regions. They are avascular in nature and made of compact, thick cortical bone. Although the exact reason is still unknown, it has been hypothesized that abnormally high masticatory stresses on the teeth may be the cause of the bone expansion. This article describes a case of buccal maxillary exostosis and how surgical excision was used to treat it.