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Case Reports
. 2012 May;5(2):142-4.
doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1153. Epub 2012 Aug 8.

Management of Talons Cusp associated with Primary Central Incisor: A Rare Case Report

Rakesh N Bahadure  1 , Nilima Thosar  2 , Eesha S Jain  3
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Case Reports

Management of Talons Cusp associated with Primary Central Incisor: A Rare Case Report

Rakesh N Bahadure et al. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2012 May.

Abstract

The talon cusp is a relatively rare dental developmental anomaly characterized 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. The condition can occur in both the primary and permanent dentitions. However, the occurrence of anomalous cusp is rather infrequent in the primary dentition. Little data is available about the treatment of talon cusps in the primary dentition as compared with the permanent dentition. A case of talon cusp in the primary maxillary left central incisor is reported. This dental anomaly was not associated with any other somatic or dental abnormality. The tooth was carious. Pulpal extension into the cusp was detected radiographically. Pulpectomy of the tooth was carried out and restored with composite restoration. How to cite this article: Bahadure RN, Thosar N, Jain ES. Management of Talons Cusp associated with Primary Central Incisor: A Rare Case Report. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2012;5(2): 142-144.

Keywords: Primary maxillary left central incisor; Pulpectomy; Talons cusp.

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Figures

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Talon cusp
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Radiographic view of talon cusp
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Treated case of talon cusp with pulpectomy
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Grinded and restored cusp in normal form
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