25. A ТЕCHNIQUE FOR PRESERVATION OF THE OCCLUSAL MORPHOLOGY
S. Alexandrov1, St. Yankov1, D. Dimitrov1, V. Hadjigaev1, V. Alexandrova2
1Assistent Prof. Depth. of Prosthetic Dentistry
2Assistent Prof. Depth. of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics
Medical University – Plovdiv, FDM, Depth. of Prosthetic Dentistry
The reproduction of the occlusal morphology, during direct clinical restorations, requires considerable knowledge about morphology and function. Besides time-consuming, the individual reconstruction requires fine modelling not only in static position but also during function.
Aim: A demonstration on model of a clinical technique for preservation of the occlusal morphology.
Method and materials: Using premade models, we have visualized the stages of the “stamp” technique. We have proposed our variation of its usage, implementing transparent additional silicone for bite registration. In the current situation we have used the Glass Clear (Detax, Germany).
Results: With the implementation of the presented technique a perfect match of the clinical situation before and after the restoration is achieved.
Conclusion: The proposed technique saves clinical time, and preserves the original anatomical form in detail. The composite resin materials which have the ability to be applied in layers thicker than 3 mm. the so called “bulk” composite resins are making this technique easily applicable. The ease of implementation of the proposed method gives ground for its usage in similar clinical situations.
Keywords: technique, morphology, composite