Bilateral Palatal Talon Cusps on Permanent Maxillary Lateral Incisors: A Case Report
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Talon cusp is a rare developmental extra cusp-like projection on the cingulum area of affected anterior teeth that may cause various functional and aesthetic problems. The present report describes a case of bilateral palatal talon cusps on permanent maxillary incisors and the treatment procedure to overcome the clinical problems associated with talon cusps.
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