This section is from the book "Dental Medicine. A Manual Of Dental Materia Medica And Therapeutics", by Ferdinand J. S. Gorgas. Also available from Amazon: Dental Medicine.
Syphilitic Teeth are indicated by notches, generally crescentic, in the cutting edges of the incisors, and peg-like shaped cuspids ; also, a dark color and soft consistence are characteristic of such teeth.
The most skilful treatment by properly introduced fillings and constant attention, are necessary for their preservation.
 
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