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Mandibular facial talon cusp: a rare case report
Rv Prabhu1, L Chatra1, P Shenai1
1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research
|July 18, 2014
Summary
Talon cusps (TC) are rare dental anomalies. This case highlights managing a facial talon cusp on a mandibular incisor with prophylactic enameloplasty to prevent complications.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Talon cusp (TC) is an uncommon dental anomaly, presenting as a cusp-like projection on anterior teeth, typically on the palatal/lingual surface.
- These anomalies involve enamel, dentin, and potentially pulp tissue, posing aesthetic and functional challenges.

