Posterior_Direct_Restorations Salvatore_compressed

FIG 7-18 (a) This tooth has an anatomically intact occlusal surface and is a good candidate for the occlusal stamping technique. (b) Insulation is spread on the occlusal surface for easy detachment of the materials that will be used to construct the occlusal stamp. (c) Note the generous amount of insulation applied to the occlusal surface. (d) An air syringe is used to blow away excess insulation to leave a uniformly smooth occlusal surface. (e) The best material for making an occlusal stamp is liquid dam, because it can take an accurate impression of the occlusal morphology and stay elastic enough for easy detachment from the tooth without breaking the stamp, even after curing. (f) Liquid dam is spread over the occlusal surface of the tooth to take an accurate impression of the entire grinding surface anatomy. The material must be spread to cover the cusp sides, which will provide a repositioning index during the modeling stage. (g) A brush is used as a carrier. The working part is coated with liquid dam and brought into contact with the liquid dam placed on the tooth. During placement, always orient it to ensure a favorable insertion axis during intraoral modeling. (h) The brush is placed in contact with liquid dam spread on the tooth’s occlusal surface, and everything is cured. (i) Once the material has been cured, the insulation allows the stamp to be easily removed from the tooth. The resulting stamp is a faithful anatomical negative of the occlusal surface. (j) After the occlusal stamp has been made, the cavity is prepared. (k and l) Once the cavity has been prepared, the tissues are hybridized. High-