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Talon cusp: report of a case
Michele Bolan1, Ana Cristina Gerent Petry Nunes, Maria José de Carvalho Rocha
1Department of Stomatology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil. michelebolan@hotmail.com
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|July 18, 2006
Summary
Talon cusps are a rare dental anomaly that can affect teeth alignment and chewing. This case study details managing a patient with a talon cusp causing significant occlusal and aesthetic issues.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Talon cusp is a dental anomaly affecting anterior teeth in primary and permanent dentition.
- It typically presents on the palatal surface, potentially causing functional and aesthetic concerns.
Observation:
- A clinical case involving a patient with a talon cusp is presented.
- The anomaly interfered with mastication and caused labial inclination of maxillary central incisors with a 5 mm overjet.
Findings:
- The patient exhibited an Angle Class I occlusal relationship despite the talon cusp.
- Interposition of the lower lip was noted due to the overjet.
Implications:
- Management involved gradual reduction of the talon cusps.
- Treatment included a removable orthodontic appliance and ongoing clinical/radiographic monitoring.
- This approach successfully addressed the occlusal and aesthetic problems caused by the talon cusp.