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ArticleClinical case reports2024

Management of a permanent lateral incisor with a talon cusp and immature apex: A case report.

Peet van der Vyver, Nicoline Potgieter, Martin Vorster

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Peet van der VyverDepartment of Odontology, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Pretoria Pretoria South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1951-6042
Nicoline PotgieterDepartment of Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry University of the Western Cape Cape Town South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4061-3322
Martin VorsterDepartment of Odontology, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Pretoria Pretoria South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4470-1530

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This case report focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of a maxillary lateral incisor affected by a talon cusp, a rare developmental dental anomaly. The case presented with irreversible pulpitis and an immature apex. The article discusses the prevalence, etiology, classification, and treatment options for talon cusps, highlighting their clinical significance and potential complications. Clinical and radiographic findings obtained from a periapical radiograph and a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan are outlined. The treatment approach involved the removal of the talon cusp, endodontic therapy including apexification with mineral trioxide aggregate, and aesthetic restoration of the tooth. The report underscores the value of precise diagnosis, careful treatment planning, and the utility of CBCT scans in effectively managing talon cusps.

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apexificationMTAtalon cusp

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PMID38179468
PMCPMC10764977

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