Elevating Restorative Dentistry: Use of the Art of Stamp Techniques in Mandibular Posterior Regions.

In modern dentistry, restorations that are more aesthetically pleasing have now replaced the amalgam restorations. The "stamp technique" is one of the more recently developed techniques for combining aesthetics and functionality. When caries are visible on radiographs or clinical examinations of teeth with complete marginal ridges and an ideal tooth structure, this method can be used. This novel stamp technique involves creating an index beforehand, which is essentially a miniature impression or negative copy of the occlusal topography. The advantage of the stamp technique is that it replicates the actual occlusion and its anatomy, reducing the need for additional corrections. The amount of time required for the restoration's polishing and finishing is also decreased. In comparison to manual methods, for the posterior teeth, the occlusal stamp is approachable as it is a biomimetic direct composite restoration that helps to restore hidden caries with the impaired occlusal surface. It produces better outcomes as it takes less post-restoration filling adjustments.

Determining the Emotional Intelligence and Compassion Fatigue Among Postgraduate Dental Students Using the Emotional Intelligence Scale and the Quality of Life Scale: An Observational Study.

Introduction Compassion fatigue (CF) is a problem for professionals who work with traumatized individuals. CF manifests as reliving personal sorrow, nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, numbing or avoiding memories of the experience, and elevated physiological arousal. CF makes professionals more likely to make bad choices, such as misplacing treatments or mistreating patients. Emotional intelligence (EI) is essential to comprehending human behavior, performance, and well-being. EI is a crucial component of professional competency in medical education, as postgraduate dental students are also at risk of having CF. They are professionals and have to work with traumatized patients, so the study was conducted to evaluate their CF and EI. This study aimed to evaluate EI and CF among postgraduate dental students at Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Wardha, India. Materials The observational study was conducted at Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital among postgraduate dental students. The data was collected from 80 postgraduate students who responded to the Professional Quality of Life Version 5 and the Emotional Intelligence Scale questionnaires. Result A total of 80 postgraduate dental students responded to the Professional Quality of Life Version 5 and the Emotional Intelligence Scale questionnaires, and all the responses were included in the study. Findings revealed that postgraduate dental students treating patients have high levels of CF and EI. Conclusion This study indicates that there is a high level of CF and EI in postgraduate dental students. As high CF is harmful and can affect physical and mental well-being, proper management should be done through psycho-education and self-care.