Talon cusp: A case report with management guidelines for practicing dentists

Talon cusp: A case report with management guidelines for practicing dentists

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Introduction: Talon cusp is an uncommon odontogenic anomaly which most frequently affects maxillary permanent incisors.Its presence causes the problem in esthetics, prevention of caries, and occlusal accommodation for the patient equi-jec 6 and problems in the diagnosis and clinical management for the dentist.Case Report: This article reports a case of talon cusp on the palatal surface of the permanent maxillary central incisor.Discussion: Since, the presence of talon cusp usually demands that definitive treatment be instituted; it represents a problem of clinical significance.The dentist should be able to diagnose it as the maxillary dod analog delay incisor is also the principal site for supernumerary tooth.