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When the bite plane and facial midline aren’t recorded correctly, even great dentistry can end up looking slightly “off” or feeling uneven. A slight tilt in the occlusal plane or a midline that doesn’t align with the face can affect smile symmetry, bite comfort, and how well restorations hold up over time. The Kois Dento-Facial Analyzer in Phoenix, AZ, is a precise diagnostic and transfer system that helps us capture how your teeth, bite, and facial features relate in three dimensions, enabling more predictable planning and final results.
The Kois Dento-Facial Analyzer System records and transfers your occlusal plane (including any cant or tilt) to an articulator using an average 100 mm axis–incisal distance. In simple terms, it helps us mount study models in a way that better matches how your mouth and face actually function together. The system also uses a Vertical Indicator Rod with adjustable O-rings that can be lined up with facial landmarks, making it easier to evaluate facial proportions and build a smile that fits your face, not just your teeth.
Dr. John C. Kois developed this approach after research showed that about 80% of people are within 5 mm of the 100 mm axis–incisal distance, which makes it a reliable reference for many patients. It also solves a common planning problem: dentists are often taught to align the front teeth with the eyes, but if the eyes are naturally slanted, that can unintentionally make the teeth look slanted as well. With the Kois system, we first capture the facial midline (because the dental midline should match the facial midline), then design the occlusal plane to align with that midline for a more natural, balanced look.
At 24th Street Dental Biltmore, we use the Kois Dento-Facial Analyzer to strengthen the planning phase for smile makeovers, complex restorations, and functional bite cases. If you’re in Phoenix, AZ, and looking for dentistry that feels stable, looks natural, and is designed to last, our diagnostic process helps guide the details, so you spend less time in adjustments and more time enjoying the result.
We proudly serve clients in Phoenix, North Phoenix, Biltmore, Biltmore Estates, Arcadia, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale, Arizona. Experience improved esthetics, function, and long-term bite stability with the Kois Dento-Facial Analyzer in Phoenix, AZ, through advanced diagnostics and customized care. Schedule your appointment easily through our online platform.
It’s used to record the occlusal plane and facial reference points, then transfer that information to an articulator, so study models are mounted more accurately for both esthetics and bite function.
Eyes aren’t always perfectly level. If we design the teeth to match slanted eyes, the teeth can end up looking slanted, too. This system prioritizes the facial midline (which guides the dental midline) and then helps us design a more balanced occlusal plane.
It means we can record how the bite plane tilts side-to-side, front-to-back, and vertically, so planning matches how your bite actually sits in your face.
We take the appropriate records, align the Analyzer to your facial landmarks, capture the occlusal plane information, and use it to mount study casts for accurate diagnosis and planning.
Not at all. It’s helpful for smile makeovers, worn teeth, bite instability, complex restorative cases, and treatment planning where comfort and stability matter.
No downtime. It’s a record-taking and planning tool, and most patients find it easy and comfortable, while helping reduce guesswork later in treatment.
At 24th Street Dental Biltmore, we provide customized solutions for patients seeking affordable dentures and implants that restore confidence and quality of life. Whether you need full dentures or partial dentures, our team delivers compassionate, precision-driven care.
