A twenty-eight year old patient reported with an unsightly facial composite on his right central incisor.It was decided that a porcelain jacket was the restoration of choice. The before picture shows customized shade tabs made to aid the ceramist.

Matching a single central incisor is one of the most challenging aspects of restorative dentistry.

Communication between clinician and technologist is critical.Previously, some dentists would elect to crown both centrals, rather than tackle a demanding case.