Review article

Talon Cusp: a Literature Review and Case Report

Jelena Dumančić
Zvonimir Kaić
Martina Tolj
Bernard Janković

Abstract

Talon cusp is an accessory cusp-like structure projecting from the tooth neck or cingulum area towards the incisal ridge of an anterior tooth. Both primary and permanent dentition are involved, and both sexes. This paper reviews the literature and presents a case of the talon cusp on the lingual surface of the maxillary lateral incisor in a male patient. Possible etiology, prevalence, classifi cation, clinical and radiographic characteristics of this anomaly and modes of treatment are described.

Keywords

tooth abnormalities; incisor

Hrčak ID:

11576

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/11576

Publication date:

1.6.2006.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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