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Marquette University

Theses/Dissertations

2014

Kois Dento-Facial Analyzer

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A Comparison Of Two Methods To Articulate A Maxillary Cast With Lateral Cephalometry, Laura H. Lux Apr 2014

A Comparison Of Two Methods To Articulate A Maxillary Cast With Lateral Cephalometry, Laura H. Lux

Master's Theses (2009 -)

The Kois Dento-Facial Analyzer, an arbitrary articulation system, is used by clinicians to articulate and evaluate clinical cases. There is, however, limited information for understanding how the Kois Dento-Facial Analyzer should be utilized. Dr. Kois and Dr. Lee originally patented the device in 2003 yet there is essentially no evidence-based research in the literature. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of articulating the maxillary cast using the Kois Dento-Facial Analyzer in three-dimensions as compared to the position of the cast when using Panadent’s Pana-Mount Facebow. Fifteen dried human skulls were used as test subjects. Maxillary diagnostic …