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[Prevalence of talon cusp in patients aged 7-18]

Katalin Mavrodisz1, Mária Budai, Ildikó Tarján

  • 1Semmelweis Egyetem, Gyermekfogászati és Fogszabályozási Klinika.

Fogorvosi Szemle
|February 20, 2004
PubMed

Insights

Talon cusps, an uncommon dental anomaly, were found in 2.5% of children aged 7-18. This condition, often affecting upper lateral incisors, was more prevalent in males and requires early detection for proper dental management.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Human Genetics
  • Developmental Biology

Context:

  • Talon cusp is a rare dental anomaly with unknown etiology, possibly influenced by genetic and environmental factors.
  • Understanding the prevalence of dental malformations is crucial for pediatric and orthodontic patient care.
  • Previous research on talon cusp prevalence in specific age groups is limited.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence of talon cusps in a pediatric population aged 7 to 18 years.
  • To classify the types of talon cusps observed based on established criteria.
  • To identify demographic patterns, such as age and sex, associated with talon cusp occurrence.

Summary:

  • A study examined 600 dental models from children aged 7-18 to assess talon cusp prevalence.
  • Talon cusps were identified in 2.5% of the sample, predominantly on maxillary permanent lateral incisors.
  • The study classified talon cusps into types 1, 2, and 3, with type 1 being the most frequent (12 cases).
  • Bilateral occurrences were noted in four cases, and the anomaly was more common in males.

Impact:

  • Early identification of talon cusps is vital for timely therapeutic interventions, such as sealant placement or cusp reduction.
  • Findings contribute to the understanding of dental anomalies in children and inform clinical practice.
  • This research highlights the importance of routine dental examinations for detecting developmental variations.

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