Hutchinson teeth

Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 17 Dec 2017

Hutchinson teeth are smaller and more widely spaced than normal and are notched on their biting surfaces.

It is a sign of congenital syphilis and should not be confused with:

History and etymology

Named after Sir Jonathan Hutchinson (1828–1913), English surgeon, ophthalmologist and pathologist.

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