Dentofacial features of ‘en coup de sabre’ – a case report

Abstract

‘En coup de sabre’ or morphea, is a linear scleroderma that typically affects the frontoparietal region of patients resulting in a band-like scar that looks like a sword cut across the face. This case report describes a 13-year-old male patient with a history of ‘en coup de sabre’ referred to a dental department because of facial and dental involvement. To the authors' knowledge this has only previously been described on one occasion. The clinical presentation, clinical findings and a brief discussion of management, including the complicating effects of ‘en coup de sabre’ are discussed. CPD/Clinical Relevance: By describing the facial and dental features of this rare condition to the dental community, the authors wish to increase awareness of the condition.