title: The stamp technique for direct Class II composite restorations: A case series.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  "Stamp" technique is a new method for placing large composite restorations with accurate occlusal topography. It was introduced mainly to restore Class I cavities and erosively damaged teeth. This technique is indicated when the preoperative anatomy of the tooth is intact and not lost due to the carious lesion. A precise tooth-like filling an accurate functional occlusion is obtained when the stamp technique is applied. However, using this technique to restore Class II cavities is not established yet.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To introduce modifications of the stamp technique that make it applicable to restore Class II composite restorations.
  
  
  METHODS
  The traditional materials and tools used for direct composite restorations are needed with no additional instruments. Clinical illustrations and step-by-step description are provided in this paper.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Using the stamp technique to restore Class II cavities is achievable, simple and practical, and result in a very accurate anatomical restoration.
authors.affiliation: Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
authors.forename: Saaid Ayesh
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Alshehadat
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Mohamad Syahrizal
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Halim
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Koh
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Carmen
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Chew Shi
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Fung
keywords: Class II restorations; composite resin; conservative dentistry; occlusal topography; occlusion