Talon cusp: A study in 5000 school children Sharma Seema, Professor & HOD, Brave V.R., Formerly Principal, Professor & HOD, Patil Sanjay, Professor & HOD, Vanki Srinivas, Professor & HOD Address for Correspondence: Dr. Seema Sharma, Prof &Head, Dept of Oral Pathology and microbiology, Santosh Dental College, Ghaziabad Email: sandent1@rediffmail.com
Online published on 25 November, 2013. Abstract AIM The aim of the present study is to report the prevalence of talon cusp in 5000 school children. Material and Method a survey of 5000 school children aged 6–15 years was conducted. The dental examination was conducted randomly and cases were recorded in a prepared performa. The use of radiographs was made to detect the presence of pulpal extension. Results Prevalence of Talon cusp amongst 5000 school children was 0.8%. Among 40 positive cases 15 were in 6–10 years and 25 were in 11–15 years of age group. 17 cases were in mixed dentition and 23 in permanent dentition and none in the deciduous dentition. 27 cases were found in lateral incisors. 29 cases pointed towards a hereditary aetiology. Conclusion Talon cusp is not a rare anomaly as previously reported. The study points to a genetic aetiology and emphasises the importance of its early diagnosis to prevent complications. Top |