title: Talon Cusp Type I: Restorative Management.
abstract: The teeth are formed during intrauterine life (i.e., gestation) during the odontogenesis stage. During this period, the teeth move until they enter the oral cavity. This course covers various stages of dental development, namely, initiation, proliferation, histodifferentiation, morphodifferentiation, and apposition. The talon cusp is an anomaly that occurs during morphodifferentiation, and this anomaly may have numerous adverse clinical effects on oral health. The objective of this study was to report a case of "Talon Cusp Type I" and to discuss diagnostic methods, treatment options for this anomaly, and the importance of knowledge of this morphological change among dental professionals so that it is not confused with other morphological changes; such knowledge is required to avoid unnecessary surgical procedures, to perform treatments that prevent caries and malocclusions as well as enhancing aesthetics, and to improve the oral health and quality of life of the patient.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, HGU, University of Cuiabá, 78016-000 Cuiabá, MT, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rafael Alberto Dos Santos
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Maia
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry, Cruzeiro do Sul University (UNICSUL), 08060-070 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Wanessa Christine
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: de Souza-Zaroni
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry, University Center of Grande Dourados (UNIGRAN), 79824-900 Dourados, MS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Raul Sampaio
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Mei
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry, Cruzeiro do Sul University (UNICSUL), 08060-070 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Fernando
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Lamers