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This image depicts the dentition of a congenital syphilis patient, who due to this disease, went on to develop what are known as Hutchinson’s teeth, in which case the teeth are widely spaced, and the bite surfaces of the incisors are notched. Syphilis is caused by the bacterium, Treponema pallidum.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Robert Sumpter
Creation Date: 1967
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Copyright Restrictions: None - This image is in the public domain and thus free of any copyright restrictions.