Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2016
Volume : Volume 6
Issue : Issue 2
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Monika Prasad
monika31p@gmail.com
Background: Talon cusp (TC) and Dens invaginatus (DI) are relatively rare developmental anomalies which affect the shape of teeth. TC is an additional cusp that projects predominantly from the lingual surface of anterior teeth. DI is a deep surface invagination of the crown or root which is commonly detected on routine radiographic examination. Both of these anomalies are observed more frequently in permanent maxillary lateral incisor. Isolated cases of single TC and DI are not extensively reported in dental literature. We hereby report the case of coexistence of TC and DI in a single tooth of an 11 year old male patient.
Keywords: Talon cusp, dens invaginatus, maxillary central incisor, periapical lesion.
