Practice abstract
British Dental Journal 199, 429 - 430 (2005)
Published online: 8 October 2005 | doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4812741
An unusual presentation of talon cusp: A case report
- A talon cusp may have an x-shaped appearance when viewed occlusally.
- Although large, talon cusps may not require treatment.
- It is best to diagnose a talon cusp as early as possible before any gingival and/or periodontal problems occur.
Abstract
The talon cusp is a relatively rare dental developmental anomaly characterised by cusp-like projections, usually observed on the lingual surface of the affected tooth. Normal enamel covers the cusp and fuses with the lingual aspect of the tooth. The cusp may or may not contain an extension of the pulp. This occurs in either maxillary or mandibular anterior teeth in both the primary and permanent dentition. This study reports the unusual case of a 47-year-old female with a taloned tooth on the right maxillary central incisor possessing both lingual and labial talons, with an x-shaped appearance when viewed occlusally.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ondokuz Mayis, Samsun, Turkey
- Research Assistant, Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ondokuz Mayis, Samsun, Turkey
Correspondence to: A P Sumer1 e-mail: psumer1970@yahoo.com
