Comparison of the Kois Dento-Facial Analyzer System with an earbow for mounting a maxillary cast.

Statement Of Problem: The Kois Dento-Facial Analyzer System (KDFA) is used by clinicians to mount maxillary casts and evaluate and treat patients. Limited information is available for understanding whether the KDFA should be considered as an alternative to an earbow.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate maxillary casts mounted using the KDFA with casts mounted using Panadent's Pana-Mount Facebow (PMF).

Survey of partial removable dental prosthesis (partial RDP) types in a distinct patient population.

Statement Of Problem: Current demographic information on the number and types of removable partial dentures is lacking in the prosthodontic literature.

Purpose: This study was designed to investigate patterns of tooth loss in patients receiving removable partial dentures (RPDs) in eastern Wisconsin.

Material And Methods: Digital images (1502) of casts at 5 dental laboratories in eastern Wisconsin were collected.