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. 2010 Jan;4(1):75-80.

A talon cusp on fused teeth associated with hypodontia: report of a unique case

B Dinesh Rao  1 , Sapna Hegde
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A talon cusp on fused teeth associated with hypodontia: report of a unique case

B Dinesh Rao et al. Eur J Dent. 2010 Jan.

Abstract

Fusion and talon cusps are rare developmental dental anomalies affecting both primary and permanent dentitions. Talon cusps normally occur on the palatal surface of permanent maxillary incisors, while fused teeth are more common in the primary anterior dentition. An understanding of these dental anomalies and their associated problems are important to provide prophylactic measures, thereby preventing or minimizing possible complications. This paper presents a unique case of fused mandibular permanent incisors with a lingual talon cusp associated with hypodontia of an adjacent tooth.

Keywords: Dental anomalies; Dental fusion; Hypodontia; Talon cusp.

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Figure 1
Figure 1
Occlusal view showing fused dentition with talon cusp.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Lingual view of the fused teeth.
Figure 3
Figure 3
A side view showing fusion and talon cusp.
Figure 4
Figure 4
Periapical radiograph of the fused teeth, showing two separate roots.
Figure 5
Figure 5
Panoramic radiograph showing hypodontia of mandibular right central incisor.
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