Minimizing movement of an orbital prosthesis retained by an obturator prosthesis.

This article describes a procedure in which an obturator with an integrated spring-loaded rewinding device retains an orbital prosthesis. This system minimizes movement of the orbital prosthesis during mastication and thus prevents adhesive failure.

Coping with stress: its influence on periodontal disease.

Background: Various forms of stress behavior were documented and in patients with periodontitis their relationship with periodontal disease was investigated.

Methods: Eighty-nine patients with different forms of chronic periodontitis were included in this retrospective case-control study. They were all undergoing periodontal treatment at the Department of Dental Prosthetics, University of Graz, or a private dental practice.