Talon cusp: A case report with management guidelines for practicing dentists

Twin talon cusp - A case report with review of literature

“…[3] This condition resembles the same as that of Dens Evaginatus as seen in posterior teeth. [4] The exact etiology of this condition is not known, while various genetic factors seem to have an interplay in the occurrence of this condition which in turn can lead to alteration in the morphodifferentiation stage of tooth development, resulting in out folding of enamel organ or hyperactivity of Dental Lamina.…”

“…A strong correlation between the occurrence of talons cusp and associated gene defect has also been stated where it is found associated with systemic conditions such as Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome, Incontinentia Pigmenti, Oro-facial Digital II, and Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome. [3,[7][8][9] As described earlier, this lesion usually presents similar to that of a eagle's Talon. It is composed of enamel and dentin while a few states the presence of small amount of pulp tissue also within the cusp, the extent of which is difficult to determine due to superimposition of the tooth structure as in radiographic examination.…”

Coexistence of true talon cusp and double dens invaginatus in a single tooth: a rare case report and review of the literature

“…It may locate at the palatal surface or strand away from the crown. Type 3: Trace talon -It represents an enlarged form of cingula, which may present as different shape such as conical, tubercle or bifid [20].…”

Talon Cusp/Dens Evaginatus of Anterior Teeth: A Case Report of A Developmental Dental Anomaly

“…When talon cusp results in tooth displacement or mal-alignment of affected or opposing teeth orthodontic correction should be done. 3,11,15 …”

“…1 Review of literature showed that talon cusp has been referred by several terms like exaggerated cingula, additional cusp, cusp hyperplasia and accessory cusp. 3 It may occur alone or in association with other dental anomalies like bifid cingula, exaggerated cusp of carabelli, dens invagintus and in particular shovel shaped maxillary incisors. 1 Here we report a case of talon cusp affecting maxillary left lateral incisor.…”