Saudi Journal of Medicine (SJM)
Volume-1 | Issue-01 | 16-20
Case Report
Evaginated Odontome with Dens Invaginatus in Maxillary Lateral Incisor – A Rare Presentation
Dr. Anusha Rangare Lakshman, Dr. Chaithra Kalkur, Dr. Renita lorina Castelino, Dr. Sham Kishor Kanneppady
Published : June 28, 2016
Abstract
Abstract: The talon cusp, or dens evaginatus of anterior teeth, is a relatively rare dental developmental anomaly characterized by the presence of an accessory cusp-like structure projecting from the cingulum area or cementoenamel junction. This cusp resembles an eagle's talon hence named after it. It usually contains normal enamel, dentin and sometimes extending into the pulp. Dens invaginatus results from an infolding of the outer surface of a tooth. It is the embryological anomaly that results in invagination of an amelodental structure within the pulp. We are hereby highlighting a rare and unusual case of talons cusp and dens invaginatus occurring concurrently on maxillary lateral incisor.