Annals and Essences of Dentistry
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Abstract

AN UNUSUAL CASE OF TALON CUSP ON FUSED TEETH – A RARE CASE REPORT

Vasanthakumari A, Kavithaswaminathan, Bharathan R, Ishita kukreja

Talon cusp is morphologic-ally well-delineated additional cusp that prominently projects from the palatal surface of primary or permanent anterior teeth and extends at least half the distance from the cementoenamel junction to the incisal edge. Fusion is the union of two adjacent normal tooth germs at the level of dentin during dev-elopment. The association of Talon cusp with fused teeth is not an isolated trait. The aim of this case report is to present same unusual case of Talon cusp on fused primary maxillary incisors emphasize the importance of early diagnosis to avoid complication related with this condition.

Published Date: 2012-09-30;