Unilateral Facial Talon Cusp on Maxillary and Mandibular Second Molar: A Case Series
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: is a rare developmental tooth anomaly characterized by an extra cusp-like projection on the buccal or lingual surface of mandibular molar teeth. An oral physician often overlooks the Talon cusp during clinical examination, as it is often asymptomatic clinically. Rarely does it cause occlusal interference or plaque build-up on the tooth, resulting in periodontitis or dental caries. Such Talon cusp is important in diagnosis as it can cause occlusal interference and plaque build-up, making teeth more prone to caries. We report a rare case series of such a talon cusp on the buccal aspect of the left mandibular second molar in a 21-year-old male and the right maxillary second molar in a 41-year-old male.
Source: Cureus
Institution: Vinayaka Missions University
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7166528018