title: Bilateral talon cusp: case report.
abstract: Talon cusp is an uncommon condition often present in the maxillary incisors and mandibular premolars. Morphologically, this anomaly has a well-delineated cusp that extends at least half the distance from the cementoenamel junction or cingulum area to the incisal edge. The alteration can cause clinical problems such as caries or occlusal interference. Management of the talon cusp varies according to the circumstances of the individual case and should be as conservative as possible. Presented is a case of bilateral bifid talon cusp in maxillary central incisors that was successfully managed with conservative therapy.
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry, Sacred Heart University, Bauru, São Pauló, Brazil.
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Soares
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: de Araújo
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: de Sousa
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Veronezi
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D000293:Adolescent; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate; D020770:Compomers; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019237:Tooth Cervix / Q000002:abnormalities; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000002:abnormalities
chemical_list: D020770:Compomers; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; C118368:F2000 cement; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; C115612:single bond; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate