Treatment
A bump on the palate has different causes and is therefore treated differently. A cyst on the palate is often removed by a cystectomy. A cystectomy is the complete surgical removal of the cyst.
A hollow space remains in the bone, which is then filled again by the bone growth. A boil filled with pus, which starts from an upper jaw tooth, is usually repaired by an opening on the palate and a root canal treatment of the affected tooth. Bone hyperplasias that are painless are first regularly checked and only removed if there are complaints. This can be done surgically by removing the bone growth and usually heals quite quickly within two weeks. The therapy for a tumour depends on the type of tumour and its spread.
Diagnosis
A bump on the palate should always be examined. A dentist, an ear, nose and throat doctor or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon can make a diagnosis. An X-ray or a three-dimensional image, such as a CT scan, can be helpful.
The bump on the palate should be checked regularly and, at best, photodocumented in order to be able to detect changes easily. Another possibility is a pathological laboratory examination. A tissue sample is taken and checked in a laboratory to determine whether the tissue is benign or malignant.
Forecast
Frequently, a reduction of the dent is to be expected when the cause is removed. If the root canal treatment is completely healed after surgery or after completion of the root canal treatment, the complaints can be completely reduced. In the case of a tumour, the prognosis varies greatly, depending on the spread and severity. An early start of therapy has a positive effect on the prognosis.
