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Unusual presentation of talon cusp: two case reports
Author(s) -
Nadkarni U. M.,
Munshi A.,
Damle S. G.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
international journal of paediatric dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.183
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1365-263X
pISSN - 0960-7439
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-263x.2002.00368.x
Subject(s) - medicine , maxilla , cusp (singularity) , supernumerary , odontogenic , presentation (obstetrics) , orthodontics , maxillary central incisor , maxillary lateral incisor , dentistry , surgery , pathology , geometry , mathematics
Summary. Talon cusp is an uncommon odontogenic anomaly comprising of an accessory cusp‐like structure, usually observed on the palatal surfaces of maxillary incisors. Two uncommon presentations of talon cusp, occurring on a mandibular incisor and on a supernumerary tooth in the maxilla, are reported.