Microbrush Stamp Technique for Posterior Composite Resin Restoration: Technique to Improve Occlusal Topography

Patients experience discomfort from even slight occlusal discrepancy following direct restorations because the stomatognatic system’s proprioceptors respond sensibly to pressure. Patients eventually make up for this by adjusting to new, habitual occlusal positions, which results in significant, long-term craniomandibular abnormalities. The occlusal stamp technique is a new, advanced technique to restore mostly Class I as well as Class II teeth with nearly original occlusal topography. When preoperative dental anatomy is preserved and not destroyed by carious lesions, this procedure can be used to restore the tooth. The stamp method is used to create a precise restoration that closely resembles a natural tooth and has a functioning occlusion. An instance of the stamp technique for a basic Class I composite restoration is presented in this case study.