Occlusal anomalous tubercle in the maxillary arch- a case report and review

An accessory cusp-like structure seen protruding from the cingulum of anterior teeth labially or lingually is termed as occlusal anomalous tubercle or talon cusp and it is seen in primary or permanent dentition. This usually consists of enamel, dentin and a variable amount of pulp tissue. During morpho differentiation the hyperactivity of the enamel organ attributes to its formation.Talon cusps may causevarious problems like occlusal interferences leading to trauma, difficulty in cleaning the area between the nodule and thetooth leading to dental caries. A case with prominent occlusal anomalous tubercle in the maxillary arch is documented in this article.