Dens Invaginatus and Talon Cusp Co-occurring in a Mandibular Central Incisor: A Case Report

Authors

Esin Siraci, Hacettepe University
H. Cem Güngör, Marquette UniversityFollow
Zafer C. Cehreli, Hacettepe UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2008

Publisher

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Source Publication

Journal of Dentistry for Children

Source ISSN

1551-8949

Abstract

Talon cusp and dens invaginatus are tooth shape anomalies that rarely affect mandibular teeth. Their co-occurrence in a single tooth is uncommon. The purpose of this report was to present a rare case of both talon cusp and dens invaginatus in a permanent mandibular central incisor. The diagnosis of dens invaginatus was made from routine radiographs taken to investigate a possible pulpal extension within the taloned cusp. Since the invagination did not communicate with the oral cavity, no treatment was indicated. The talon cusp was slightly grinded and smoothened to eliminate tongue irritation.

Comments

Journal of Dentistry for Children, Vol. 75, No. 2 (May-August 2008): 177-180. Publisher link.

H. Cem Güngör was affiliated with Hacettepe University at the time of publication.

Recommended Citation

Siraci, Esin; Güngör, H. Cem; and Cehreli, Zafer C., "Dens Invaginatus and Talon Cusp Co-occurring in a Mandibular Central Incisor: A Case Report" (2008). School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications. 467.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/dentistry_fac/467