Publication: A Rare Bilateral Presentation of Multiple Dens Invaginatus, Shovel-Shaped Incisor and Talon Cusp With Mesiodens
Date
2014
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The aim of this paper is to describe a unique and unusual case of concomitant
appearance of morphological dental anomalies in the maxillary anterior region,
along with its management in a patient with no systemic abnormality. This
case report describes the clinical and radiographic features of talon cusp, dens
invaginatus, shovel-shaped incisors and a supernumerary tooth occurring in a
single patient, which is a rare presentation. All 4 permanent maxillary incisors
had dens invaginatus, the permanent maxillary canines showed the presence of
talon cusps, the permanent maxillary central incisors were shovel-shaped and an
erupted mesiodens was also observed. Treatment included restorative, surgical and
orthodontic approaches.
KEY WORDS
Dens invaginatus, developmental dental anomalies, talon cusp
Description
Hegde S, Jain M, Shubha AB
Department of Paediatric Dentistry
Pacific Dental College and Hospital
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Keywords
Dens invaginatus, Developmental dental anomalies, Talon cusp