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Management of a talon cusp using mineral trioxide aggregate
1Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India. preeth_s@rediffmail.com
Aim:
To report on the successful conservative management of three patients having a talon cusp with pulpal involvement using mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA).
Summary:
Mineral trioxide aggregate was used to induce hard-tissue formation following the direct pulp capping of a resected talon cusp in three cases.
Key Learning Points:
• Talon cusp is an odontogenic anomaly which can cause occlusal interferences, displacement of the affected tooth, caries-susceptible developmental grooves and speech difficulties • Direct pulp capping using MTA following the resection of a talon cusp is a suitable treatment option.