A talon cusp mistaken for a mesiodens: case report

Gosselin, M-Lyne.; Doyle, T.; MacLellan, J.; Anderson, R.D.; Dyment, H.

Journal 78: C6

2012


ISSN/ISBN: 0709-8936
PMID: 22322022
Document Number: 662542
We present the case of an 8-year-old boy with a talon cusp associated with a permanent maxillary central incisor that was mistaken for a supernumerary tooth. The importance of early and correct diagnosis of a talon cusp is stressed. Diagnosis and treatment planning strategies are discussed.

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