KUMJ | VOL. 12 | NO. 4 | ISSUE 48 | OCT-DEC, 2014
A Rare Bilateral Presentation of Multiple Dens Invaginatus, Shovel-Shaped Incisor and Talon Cusp With Mesiodens
Hegde S, Jain M, Shubha AB
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.
Keyword : Dens invaginatus, developmental dental anomalies, talon cusp
