Talon's cusp in a primary maxillary central incisor: A report of a rare odontogenic anomaly

Abstract

Talon's cusp, a type of dens evaginatus (DE) in a primary tooth, is a rare odontogenic anomaly which is reported sparingly in the literature. We report this case describing the presence of a talon's cusp on the right primary maxillary central incisor in a 2-year-old boy precipitating discomfort, owing to occlusal interference. The treatment plan involved pulpectomy and reduction of the lingula DE extension under general anesthesia.

Keywords

• dens evaginatus
• primary tooth anomaly
• talon's cusp