Concurrence of presence of dental signs of congenital syphilis and hyperdontia in a 8-year-old boy: a case report

Background and Aim: Syphilis is one of the oldest sexually transmitted diseases known.The incidence of syphilis has increased worldwide in the last decade, despite the fact that the treatment of this infection can be done easily.The causative agent of this sexually transmitted disease is the bacterium Treponema Pallidum Subspecies Pallidum (TPA).Syphilis oral lesions, the most common extragenital sign of infection, are a diagnostic challenge for dentists, who are usually the first to examine oral lesions.Biopsy is sometimes the first examination, but histological findings are considered non-specific.Case Report: In the present study, we present a new case with the oral manifestations of syphilis along with the occurrence of extra teeth. Conclusion:successful management of impacted upper law teeth might be difficult, Light orthodontic force along with proper orientation of impacted tooth, suitable surgical technique and biomechanic prcedures will be effective for acceptable acclusion.