Stamp technique -New perspective of Aesthetic Dentistry : A Case Report

Abstract

"Stamp technique" is a new technique for restoring class I and class II restorations with accurate occlusal topography. It was introduced mainly to restore Class I cavities and erosively damaged teeth. This technique is possible in teeth where preoperative anatomy of the tooth is intact and not destructed by carious lesion. A precise tooth-like restoration with an accurate functional occlusion is obtained when the stamp technique is perfomed. This technique is also utilized for class II cavity restorations where marginal ridge is intact .This case report describes simple class I composite restoration using stamp technique. The purpose is to replicate occlusal anatomy by making a copy of the original unprepared tooth structure to get perfect anatomy in few minutes.

Stamp Approach for Posterior Composite Restorations: A Case Report

“…Cling film can be used instead of Teflon tape since it does not need to be removed during curing. It also shields composite materials from numerous exposures to ambient light [5].…”

Direct and Indirect Stamp Technique for Composite Restorations

“…In the stamp process, the final composite increment is put against the fabricated occlusal matrix, which replicates the original occlusal morphology of the posterior teeth, and then the composite is cured. The stamp's pressure on the composite resin reduces the creation of microbubbles and oxygen's interference with the final layer's curing, both of which are important long-term success factors (14). According to Geena Mary et al, the microbrush stamp technique is a simple process for accurately recreating occlusal topography in teeth with nearly intact occlusal anatomy (7).…”

Occlusal Stamp, Renovation to Restorative Technique: A Case Series

“…The pressure exerted by the stamp on the composite resin decreases the formation of microbubbles as well as interference of oxygen in the curing of the last layer which are considered for long-term success factors. 9 Geena Mary et al concluded microbrush stamp technique is an easy to follow procedure to effectively and efficiently recreate occlusal topography in teeth with almost intact occlusal anatomy. 2 Alexy Murashkin proposed different stamp technique and concluded it to be a convenient, favorable and biomimetic procedure.…”