Talon cusp causing occlusal trauma and acute apical periodontitis: report of a case

– The talon cusp, or dens evaginatus of anterior teeth, is a relatively rare dental developmental anomaly characterized by the presence of an accessory cusp‐like structure projecting from the cingulum area or cemento–enamel junction. This occurs in either maxillary or mandibular anterior teeth in bo...

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Published in:Dental traumatology 2003-02, Vol.19 (1), p.55-59
Main Authors: Segura‐Egea, Juan J., Jiménez‐Rubio, Alicia, Velasco‐Ortega, Eugenio, Ríos‐Santos, José V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
apical periodontitis
Child
dens evaginatus
dental anomalies
Dental Occlusion, Traumatic - etiology
Dental Occlusion, Traumatic - therapy
Dentistry
Humans
Incisor - abnormalities
Male
Maxilla
Occlusal Adjustment
occlusal interferences
occlusal trauma
Periapical Periodontitis - etiology
talon cusp
Tooth Abnormalities - complications
Tooth Abnormalities - therapy
Tooth Crown - abnormalities
Toothache - etiology
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Summary:– The talon cusp, or dens evaginatus of anterior teeth, is a relatively rare dental developmental anomaly characterized by the presence of an accessory cusp‐like structure projecting from the cingulum area or cemento–enamel junction. This occurs in either maxillary or mandibular anterior teeth in both the primary and permanent dentition. One of the main problems caused by accessory cusps are occlusal interferences. The anomalous cusp even can generate occlusal trauma and reversible acute apical periodontitis of the opposing tooth. This article reports a case of talon cusp affecting the permanent maxillary left lateral incisor that caused clinical problems related to occlusal trauma and apical periodontitis caused by a premature contact. The treatment of the occlusal interference produced by the taloned tooth is described.
ISSN:1600-4469
1600-9657
DOI:10.1034/j.1600-9657.2003.00110.x