The dental condition illustrated is usually associated with a congenital infectious disease. The teeth are characterized by centrally notched, widely spaced, peg-shaped upper central incisors and molars that have poorly developed cusps. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
congenital rubella
congenital syphilis
congenital toxoplasmosis
congenital HIV
(b) Source: (Kasper, p. 981) The figure illustrates Hutchinson's teeth, which is a manifestation of late congenital syphilis. This may be associated with cardiovascular and neurologic manifestations as well as "saddle nose" and "saber shins."
Infection