Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Aim and Objectives- The study was done to observe the prevalence of Talon cusp in Jodhpur population. It was based on both clinical & radiological evaluation. Prevalence of talon cusps was observed considering specific tooth,age,gender,number,site and the complications associated with them. Material and Methods- A total of 6400 patients who visited OPD of private dental college of Jodhpur city (Rajasthan) for a period from April 2013 to March 21014 were included in the study. All the patients were thoroughly examined clinically. Radiographic examinations were carried out for all the patients with Talon cusps. Photographs of all the cases were taken with their respective radiographs. Exclusion Criteria included Patients with systemic diseases & syndromes and deciduous teeth. Result- Out of 6400 patients, 835 patients had different types of anomalies. Out of 835 patients with anomalies 10 patients had talon cusps with the prevalence of 1.19%. 15 teeth were found to have Talons cusp out of total 1579 teeth with different anomalies giving the teeth prevalence of 0.94%.Maxillary prevalence was more than the mandibular prevalence.Maxillary lateral incisor was the most prevalent tooth associated with talon cusp. Conclusion- Although all the cases in this study were found without any complaint, But Talon cusps may cause occlusal interference,caries,attrition,pulpal necrosis and many other problems,So Proper observation and diagnosis may help ruling out the cause and thus treatment can be done accordingly.