What is a talon cusp?
What is a talon cusp?
Talon cusp is a rare dental anomaly in which a cusp-like mass of hard tissue protrudes from the cingulum area of maxillary or mandibular anterior teeth. The typical appearance of this projection is conical and resembles an eagle’s talon.
What does a talon cusp look like?
When viewing talon cusp from the occlusal, the projection will appear “x-shaped”, as well as appears conical, and mimic the shape of an eagle’s talon. Symptoms of talon cusp include: Interference with occlusion or bite. Irritation of soft tissues and tongue.
Is Talon Evaginatus a cusp?
Dens evaginatus is a developmental anomaly characterized by the occurrence of an extra cusp shaped as a tubercle projecting from the palatal or buccal surfaces (talon cusp). In the anterior dentition, dens evaginatus is more commonly found in the maxilla and on the palatal surface of the tooth.
Is Talon cusp rare?
Talon cusps are rare. They’re thought to affect 0.04 to 8 percent of the population, according to a case report in the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Journal (OMPJ). A cusp can develop on a baby tooth (also known as primary teeth) but more commonly develops on a permanent tooth.
How do I fix my talon cusp?
Talons cusp treatment mainly involves reduction of the cusp and management of the developmental grooves associated with it. Gradual grinding of the cusp and use of air abrasion allow us to follow the principles of minimally invasive dentistry in treating this anomaly.
How common is Talon cusp?
How common is cusp of Carabelli?
The cusp of Carabelli is most common among Europeans (75-85% of individuals) and rarest in Pacific Islands (35-45%), although no study is referenced here to back up that claim.
What are the cusps on a maxillary first premolar?
There are two cusps on maxillary first premolars, and the buccal (closest to the cheek) cusp is sharp enough to resemble the prehensile teeth found in carnivorous animals.
Can Talon cusp be removed?
How the talon cusp is treated also depends on the structure. If it’s one with only enamel, we can remove it and cover the spot with tooth-colored fillings. If the talon cusp contains pulp, we may have to put a dental crown on the tooth to protect the nerve.
