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I case study Fig. 1_Initial clinical situation. Fig. 2_Initial radiographic situation. Fig. 3_Detailed X-ray examination. Fig. 4_Periodontal fibres cut by utilising a periotome. Fig. 5_Atraumatic tooth extraction. Fig. 6_The horizontal root fracture was evident on the extracted tooth. _Introduction Therestorationofmissinganteriorteethisboth a challenging task for the clinician and a stressful treatmentforthepatient.Thefinalaestheticresult is of major importance—for the patient, dentist and dental technician. Moreover, the patient has high expectations, aesthetic demands and con- cernsaboutthecosmeticresultofthefinalrestora- tion. Even before treatment is started, the patient is usually concerned about the final outcome, as well as the provisional restoration used during os- seointegration. The aim of this case report is to present the clinical stages of rehabilitation of a central incisor from diagnosis to final restoration. _Case presentation A 29-year-old female patient without any ap- parent contributory medical history presented for treatment. The patient complained about the aes- thetic appearance of the anterior maxillary region. The right central incisor appeared elongated, showedincreasedmobility(GradeI+)andwassen- sitive to palpation. The gingival margin of this tooth showed signs of infection, both labially and The same-day tooth: From the diagnosis to the final restoration Author_Dr Stefanos G. Kourtis, Greece 28 I implants1_2012 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 1