title: Mandibular facial talon cusp: a rare case report.
abstract: Talon cusp (TC) is a relatively uncommon developmental anomaly characterized by cusp-like projections from the cemento-enamel junction to a variable distance toward the incisal edge of an anterior tooth. It usually presents on palatal/lingual surface of the anterior teeth. Studies have revealed that it consists of enamel, dentine and a variable amount of pulp tissue. Presence of this cusp on the facial surface of an anterior tooth is a rare finding with very few cases being reported in the literature. The effects of TCs are mainly aesthetic and functional. The management requires a sufficient knowledge of the present clinical entity and the problems associated with it. Early detection and treatment plays a very vital role in avoiding the future complications. The present case reports a 25-year-old male patient with a facial TC on the mandibular left central incisor in which a prophylactic enameloplasty was carried out to avoid the stagnation of debris and stain.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Rv
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Prabhu
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Chatra
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Shenai
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontics and Conservative Dentistry, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kishore
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontics and Conservative Dentistry, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nithin
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Savitha
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Prabhu
keywords: Dens evaginatus; Eagle's talon; Facial talon cusp; Mandibular central incisor