Abstract
Dentistry is currently undergoing a phase where the pursuit of excellence has become continuous, and there is a rising demand for aesthetic standards, especially in the posterior region of the oral cavity. The "stamp technique" introduces a novel, straightforward method to restore carious teeth with unaltered occlusal structures using composite restoration. It effectively replicates the natural occlusal anatomy with remarkable precision. This method applies to preoperative carious teeth with preserved anatomy, minimally affected by carious lesions. Essentially, it involves creating an occlusal matrix from an undamaged occlusal surface of the tooth, aiming to achieve an accurate restoration resembling the natural tooth. This facilitates the restoration of the tooth's natural contour and contact, ensuring precise functional occlusion. This procedure offers increased efficiency, requires less time while maintaining high accuracy, and reduces the time needed for finishing and polishing.