title: An unusual case of talon cusp on a geminated tooth.
abstract: Talon cusp is a developmental anomaly seen on the lingual surface of anterior teeth. Gemination is an anomaly caused by a single tooth germ that attempted to divide during its development. These developmental anomalies may cause clinical problems including esthetic impairment, pain, caries and tooth crowding. This paper presents an unusual case of gemination accompanied by talon cusp in permanent dentition. The clinical and radiographic findings are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, School of Dentistry, Ondokuz Mayis University, 55139 Kurupelit-Samsun, Turkey. kgunduz@omu.edu.tr
authors.forename: Kaan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gündüz
authors.forename: Aydan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Açikgõz
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005671:Fused Teeth / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008297:Male; D016300:Radiography, Bitewing; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000002:abnormalities*