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Bilateral Talon Cusp - an Unusual Presentation and its Management


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1 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, K M Shah Dental College & Hospital, India
2 Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, K M Shah Dental College & Hospital, India
     

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The talon cusp is a relatively rare developmental anomaly characterized by the presence of an accessory cusp like structure projecting from the cingulum area or cementoenamel junction of the maxillary or mandibular anterior teeth in both the primary and permanent dentition. The prevalence of talon cusp varies considerably among Populations. These are usually seen in maxillary incisors unilaterally. An uncommon presentation of bilateral maxillary palatal talon cusp and its management is reported. The talon cusp can occur as an isolated finding or in association with other dental anomalies and has been reported in patients with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome, Mohr syndrome, Sturge-Weber syndrome, incontinentia pigmenti achromians and Ellis-van Creveld syndrome. The purpose of this article is to present a case of bilateral talon cusp on geminated maxillary incisors which caused clinical problems and to describe treatment modalities.

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Talons Cusp, Accessory Cusp, Dens Evaginatus
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Authors

Bhavna Dave
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, K M Shah Dental College & Hospital, India
B. S. Rajashekhara
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, K M Shah Dental College & Hospital, India
B. S. Manjunatha
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, K M Shah Dental College & Hospital, India
Sunanda G. Sujan
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, K M Shah Dental College & Hospital, India

Abstract


The talon cusp is a relatively rare developmental anomaly characterized by the presence of an accessory cusp like structure projecting from the cingulum area or cementoenamel junction of the maxillary or mandibular anterior teeth in both the primary and permanent dentition. The prevalence of talon cusp varies considerably among Populations. These are usually seen in maxillary incisors unilaterally. An uncommon presentation of bilateral maxillary palatal talon cusp and its management is reported. The talon cusp can occur as an isolated finding or in association with other dental anomalies and has been reported in patients with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome, Mohr syndrome, Sturge-Weber syndrome, incontinentia pigmenti achromians and Ellis-van Creveld syndrome. The purpose of this article is to present a case of bilateral talon cusp on geminated maxillary incisors which caused clinical problems and to describe treatment modalities.

Keywords


Talons Cusp, Accessory Cusp, Dens Evaginatus

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