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. 2012:2012:670745.
doi: 10.1155/2012/670745. Epub 2012 Dec 25.

Mandibular talon cusp in primary lateral incisor: a rare case report

Swaminathan Kavitha  1 , Haridoss Selvakumar, Rajendran Barathan
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Mandibular talon cusp in primary lateral incisor: a rare case report

Swaminathan Kavitha et al. Case Rep Dent. 2012.

Abstract

A talon cusp is a dental anomaly commonly occurring in the permanent dentition compared to the primary dentition. It commonly affects the maxillary anterior teeth. In primary dentition, the most commonly affected tooth is the maxillary central incisors. This is a rare case report of a 5-year-old male patient with a talon cusp affecting the mandibular primary lateral incisor. Recognition and treatment of this anomaly at early stages is important to avoid complications.

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Figure 1
Talon cusp extending up to the incisal edge in 82.
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Figure 2
Radiographic image showing pulp extension into the talon cusp.
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