Bilateral Palatal Talon Cusps on Permanent Maxillary Lateral Incisors: A Case Report

ABSTRACT

Talon cusp is a rare developmental extra cusp-like projection on the cingulum area of affected anterior teeth that may cause various functional and aesthetic problems. The present report describes a case of bilateral palatal talon cusps on permanent maxillary incisors and the treatment procedure to overcome the clinical problems associated with talon cusps. (Eur J Dent 2011;5:113-116)

Key words:

Talon cusp - Maxillary lateral incisor - Root canal therapy

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