title: Clinical problems associated with unusual cases of talon cusp.
abstract: Talon cusp is an uncommon dental anomaly manifested as an accessory cusp-like structure on the crown of anterior teeth. This report describes two unusual cases of talon cusp. Case 1 showed bilateral anomalous cusps on the palatal aspects of maxillary supernumerary teeth, causing premature contact and tooth impaction. In case 2, a double-fused talon cusp was projected from the palatal surface of a large geminated central incisor. A talon cusp is not an innocuous defect, as it may provide a substantial diagnostic, treatment planning and procedural challenge. Early diagnosis and management are important to avoid complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: al-Omari
authors.forename: F N
authors.initials: FN
authors.lastname: Hattab
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Darwazeh
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Dummer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003755:Dental High-Speed Technique; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities*; D019558:Occlusal Adjustment; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000628:therapy*; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000002:abnormalities*