An atypical presentation of talon cusp: Double talon cusps

Talon cusp is an uncommon developmental anomaly resulting in an extra cusp or cuspal projection on an anterior tooth consisting of normal enamel, dentin, and varying degrees of pulp tissue. Talon cusp shows varied presentations of which the palatal talon cusp has been the most common of all. The management requires an extensive understanding of this clinical entity and the complications associated with its occurrence. In this case series, we are reporting double talon cusps which is a rarity itself, involving the palatal aspect of maxillary central incisors

Multiple Talon Cusps: A Rare Case Report.

Talon cusp is a very rare developmental anomaly, arising as a cusp like elevation on the lingual aspect of maxillary or mandibular anterior teeth, usually projects from the cemento-enamel junction or cingulum. It can involve single tooth, either primary or permanent dentition, usually unilateral in occurrence and seen bilaterally in 1/5th of the cases. It can result in a host of clinical problems like occlusal interference, irritation of the tongue, pulpal necrosis, caries, TMJ disorders and periodontal problems. The prevalence of multiple, bilateral talon cusp occurrence is rare, we report a case of Multiple Talon cusps involving all maxillary anterior teeth.

Non‑syndromic multiple talon cusps in siblings.

Talon’s cusp is an anomalous structure that projects palatally from the cingulum areas of maxillary or mandibular anterior teeth. This dental anomaly may pose several pathological, functional and esthetic problems. Talon cusps usually affect a single tooth, but may rarely affect an entire sextant. Such multiple talon cusps may not always occur in association with a syndrome. Furthermore, they may exhibit a genetic pattern of inheritance. This article emphasizes rare occurrence of such nonsyndromic multiple talon cusps in two siblings.