title: [The stamp technique for direct composite restoration].
abstract: The indications for direct resin composite restorations are nowadays extended due to the development of modern resin materials with improved material properties. However, there are still some difficulties regarding handling of resin composite material, especially in large restorations. The reconstruction of a functional and individual occlusion is difficult to achieve with direct application techniques. The aim of the present publication was to introduce a new "stamp"-technique for placing large composite restorations. The procedure of this "stamp"-technique is presented by three typical indications: large single-tooth restoration, occlusal rehabilitation of a compromised occlusal surface due to erosions and direct fibre-reinforced fixed partial denture. A step-by-step description of the technique and clinical figures illustrates the method. Large single-tooth restorations can be built-up with individual, two- piece silicone stamps. Large occlusal abrasive and/or erosive defects can be restored by copying the wax-up from the dental technician using the "stamp"-technique. Even fiber-reinforced resin-bonded fixed partial dentures can be formed with this intraoral technique with more precision and within a shorter treatment time. The presented "stamp"-technique facilitates the placement of large restoration with composite and can be recommended for the clinical use.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Zahnerhaltung, Präventiv- und Kinderzahnmedizin, Zahnmedizinische Kliniken, Universität Bern, Bern, Switzerland. philippe.perrin@zmk.unibe.ch
authors.forename: Philippe
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Perrin
authors.forename: Brigitte
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Zimmerli
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Jacky
authors.forename: Adrian
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lussi
authors.forename: Christoph
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Helbling
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ramseyer
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans; D012828:Silicones; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D012828:Silicones; C496140:everStick