2019International Journal of Dental Research and ReviewsOpen access

Tooth with Claw: An atypical existence in primary mandibular lateral incisor

Bhaggyashri A. Pawar, Alessandro Leite Cavalcanti, Alexander Maniangat Luke, Simy Mathew, Ajinkya M. Pawar

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Abstract

The term talon cusp defines a wide variety of accessory cusp-like structures, ranging from an enlarged cingulum to a well-delineated anomalous cusp, reported mainly on the permanent dentition, and very rare in the primary dentition. In primary dentition, maxillary central incisors are most commonly affected by this anomaly. This is a rare case report of a 4-year-old female patient with a talon cusp affecting the mandibular primary lateral incisor.

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The term talon cusp defines a wide variety of accessory cusp-like structures, ranging from an enlarged cingulum to a well-delineated anomalous cusp, reported mainly on the permanent dentition, and very rare in the primary dentition. In primary dentition, maxillary central incisors are most commonly affected by this anomaly. This is a rare case report of a 4-year-old female patient with a talon cusp affecting the mandibular primary lateral incisor.

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The term talon cusp defines a wide variety of accessory cusp-like structures, ranging from an enlarged cingulum to a well-delineated anomalous cusp, reported mainly on the permanent dentition, and very rare in the primary dentition. In primary dentition, maxillary central incisors are most commonly affected by this anomaly. This is a rare case report of a 4-year-old female patient with a talon cusp affecting the mandibular primary lateral incisor.

Key concepts: Dentition, Cusp (singularity), Cingulum (brain), Mandibular lateral incisor, Maxillary lateral incisor, Permanent dentition, Incisor, Maxillary central incisor

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