Management of a talon cusp using mineral trioxide aggregate

Shetty P, Xavier AM. Management of a talon cusp using mineral trioxide aggregate. International Endodontic Journal , 44 , 1061–1068, 2011. Abstract Aim  To report on the successful conservative management of three patients having a talon cusp with pulpal involvement using mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). Summary  Mineral trioxide aggregate was used to induce hard‐tissue formation following the direct pulp capping of a resected talon cusp in three cases. Key learning points •  Talon cusp is an odontogenic anomaly which can cause occlusal interferences, displacement of the affected tooth, caries‐susceptible developmental grooves and speech difficulties •  Direct pulp capping using MTA following the resection of a talon cusp is a suitable treatment option.