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I case report _ central incisor restoration 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 osseointegration. 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, showed increased mobility (Grade I+) and was sensitive 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 24 I cosmeticdentistry 4_2012 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 1