Syphilis diagnosis through oral manifestations

Abstract

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by
Treponema pallidum. However, there are examples of
hematogenic and transmission from mother to child in
utero. Primary syphilis is characterized by chancre, can
be observed in oral cavity as a firm, painless ulceration.
Mucous patches represent the secondary syphilis oral
manifestations. Tertiary syphilis is characterized by the
formation of gummas which can lead to perforation of the
hard palate. Syphilis diagnosis must be based on the
stage of the disease. Syphilis treatment consists of antibiotics.
Since syphilis can be identified by its oral lesions,
the dentist must know this disease.