After removal of tori, which artery is most commonly associated with bleeding complications?

• A. Maxillary artery
• B. Sublingual branch of the lingual artery
• C. Facial artery
• D. Inferior alveolar artery

Answer: (B)

The sublingual branch of the lingual artery is indeed the artery most commonly associated with bleeding complications after the removal of tori. Tori are bony growths that can occur in the mandible or maxilla, and their removal involves surgical manipulation in proximity to various vital structures, including arteries.

The sublingual branch of the lingual artery runs beneath the mucosa of the floor of the mouth and supplies blood to the sublingual gland and floor of the mouth. During the surgical procedure to remove tori, especially mandibular tori, there is a risk of inadvertently damaging this artery due to its anatomical location. Any significant bleeding from this artery can become a complication, necessitating careful surgical technique and awareness of the vascular anatomy in the region.

The other arteries mentioned play important roles in oral and maxillofacial surgery, but their associations with tori removal and related bleeding complications are less pronounced. The maxillary artery primarily supplies the deep facial structures; the facial artery supplies regions such as the face; and the inferior alveolar artery primarily supplies the lower teeth, but they are not as directly involved with the specific area affected by tori removal as the sublingual branch of the lingual artery is. Thus, the vascular