Stamp Approach for Posterior Composite Restorations: A Case Report

Considering the esthetic and deleterious effects of silver amalgam restorations, the preferred filling material for posterior restoration is now the composites. The novel stamping procedure can be considered as a negative reproduction or small imprint of the occlusal tooth topography, which can be utilized in instances when there is no visible cavitation or tooth structural loss but radiographic evidence of caries. Newer approaches are being developed to overcome previous issues and shorten the time required. When the tooth's pre-operative anatomy remains intact and not damaged by caries, the stamp technique uniquely simulates the original and natural occlusal topography of teeth using composite restorations. Here, an occlusal matrix is created from a tooth's unhindered occlusal surface to replicate a precise tooth-like restoration. Consequently, it helps restore the tooth's natural contact and contour while maintaining an accurate functional occlusion. Furthermore, the amount of time spent completing and polishing is minimized. The stamping technique is a one-of-a-kind, biomimetic process for restoring class I cavities that replicate the tooth's identical morphology.