FACIAL TALON CUSP IN MAXILLARY PERMANENT INCISOR TOOTH: CASE REPORT

Talon cusp is a rare dental anomaly that is seen at cement-enamel junction areas or cingulum area of primary and permanent maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth. etiology is not known completely but genetic and environmental factors are thought to be effective. most previous reports have been made concerning the occurrence of this structure on primary and permanent teeth and mostly on the palatal aspect. only few have been reported on the facial aspect of the teeth. when it occurs, the effects are mainly aesthetic and functional and so early detection and treatment is essential in its management to avoid complications. in this case report, treatment of talon cusp which seen on the facial aspect of a maksiller lateral incisor and had been removed gradually was presented.