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Talon cusp: report of five cases

G Lomçali1, S Hazar, H Altinbulak

  • 1Department of Oral Diagnosis, Aegean University, Faculty of Dentistry, Izmir, Turkey.

Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Talon cusp is a rare dental anomaly on the lingual surfaces of anterior teeth. This report describes five cases identified during routine dental examinations.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Pathology

Background:

  • Talon cusp is an uncommon developmental anomaly affecting anterior teeth.
  • This condition presents as an extra cusp projecting from the lingual surface.

Observation:

  • Five distinct cases of talon cusp were identified.
  • The observations were made during routine clinical examinations of patients.
  • The talon cusps were located on the lingual surfaces of anterior teeth.

Findings:

  • The presence of talon cusps was confirmed in five individuals.
  • The anomaly was discovered incidentally during standard dental check-ups.
  • All cases involved the lingual aspect of anterior teeth.

Implications:

  • Early detection of talon cusps is crucial for preventive dental care.
  • Understanding the prevalence aids in diagnosing and managing potential complications.
  • Routine clinical examination is effective in identifying this rare dental anomaly.

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