American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Article	Citations
Smile attractiveness in patients treated with or without 4 premolar extractions: A 36-year follow-up	116
Evaluation of pulpal blood flow during orthodontic space closure: Prospective clinical trial	85
Changes in alveolar bone remodeling after maxillary anterior retraction using fixed appliances with different periodontal conditions: A retrospective study based on cone-beam computed tomography	75
July 2024	74
Table of Contents	71
Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer-4.0 in determining labiolingual localization of maxillary impacted canines and presence of resorption in incisors through panoramic radiographs: A correspondence	70
When history needs to be ignored	68
Long-term evaluation of maxillary molar position after distalization using modified C-palatal plates in patients with and without second molar eruption	57
Clinical expression of programmed rotation and uprighting of bilateral winged maxillary central incisors with the Invisalign appliance: A retrospective study	53
Three-dimensional evaluation of skeletal and dental effects of treatment with maxillary skeletal expansion	51
The American Board of Orthodontics: Scenario-based clinical examination development and preparation	45
Facial profile study using 3-dimensional photographs to assess esthetic preferences of Hong Kong Chinese orthognathic patients and laypersons	44
Long-term profile attractiveness of patients with Class I and Class II malocclusion treated with or without extractions: Overlooked insights?	43
It’s all in the open	42
The effect of piezocision vs no piezocision on maxillary extraction space closure: A split-mouth, randomized controlled clinical trial	41
Redirecting mandibular growth through orthodontic dentoalveolar height development in growing patients with Class III malocclusion undergoing maxillary orthopedic protraction	40
Dental arch changes after open bite treatment with spurs associated with posterior build ups	39
Table of Contents	39
Accuracy of dental arch form in customized fixed labial orthodontic appliances	39
Woulda, shoulda, coulda?	33
Face comparison analysis of patients with orthognathic surgery treatment using cloud computing–based face recognition application programming interfaces	33
Table of Contents	32
Biting off more than one can chew	31
Editorial Board	31
Erratum	31

Questions regarding age-related changes in the effect of rapid maxillary expansion on the position of labially impacted maxillary canines	30
Age differences in relation to bone thickness and length of the zygomatic process of the maxilla, infrazygomatic crest, and buccal shelf area	30
Morphologic variations in the craniofacial structures in Japanese adults and their relationship with sex differences	30
Oral appliance influence on jaw function in obstructive sleep apnea	30
Effect of chlorhexidine mouthwashes on periodontal parameters and extrinsic tooth staining in orthodontic patients	28
Query on evaluation of changes in the maxillary sinus of orthodontic patients with maxillary molar distalization using cone-beam computed tomography	28
Does rapid maxillary expansion improve nasal airway obstruction? A computer fluid dynamics study in patients with nasal mucosa hypertrophy and obstructive adenoids	27
Effect of dense bone islands on orthodontic tooth movement and root resorption during space closure with fixed orthodontic appliances: A longitudinal study on panoramic radiography	27
Orthodontist, be careful what you wish for	27
Three-dimensional decision support system for treatment of canine impaction	26
Orofacial dysfunction, nonnutritive sucking habits, and dental caries influence malocclusion in children aged 8-10 years	26
Table of Contents	25
Is the cervical vertebral maturation method a reliable predictor of midpalatal suture maturation? A retrospective study	25
Comparison of clinical outcomes between Invisalign and conventional fixed appliance therapies in adult patients with severe deep overbite treated with nonextraction	25
Lingual bracket transfer accuracy of double vacuum-formed indirect bonding tray using 3D-printed model: an in vivo study	24
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	24
Clear aligner orthodontic treatment: An international modified Delphi consensus study	24
Reducing the quality of our evidence base by publishing at any cost	24
Lower lip changes after overjet reduction with and without mandibular incisor retraction	24
Factors influencing prophylactic extraction of mandibular third molars in orthodontic practice: A cross-sectional study	23
More than meets the eye	23
Artificial intelligence models in generating responses to general orthodontic questions: Comment	23
Sample size calculation for an artificial intelligence study	22
Treatment duration by morphology and location of impacted maxillary canines: A cone-beam computed tomography investigation	22
Factors influencing pterygomaxillary suture split after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in late adolescents and young adults: A cone-beam computed tomography study	22
An objective method for assessing the maturation of bone sutures involved in the rapid maxillary expansion	22
Effect of smile on facial attractiveness before and after orthodontic treatment in females with more attractive and less attractive facial background	22
Questions regarding the stability of 2 types of miniscrews	21
Questions regarding the effect of injectable platelet-rich fibrin and alkaline phosphatase levels on the rate of tooth movement	21
DLX6 and MSX1 from saliva samples as potential predictors of mandibular size: A cross-sectional study	21
April 2024	21
Orthodontic clinical trials: Evaluating outcomes that actually matter	21
Table of Contents	20
Queries regarding the percentage of patients who switch from Invisalign to braces	20
Information for readers	20
Orthodontic correction of a skeletal Class II malocclusion with severe gummy smile by total intrusion of the maxillary dentition	20
Undisputed responsibility	20
The reliability of analytical reference lines for determining esthetically pleasing lip position: An assessment of consistency, sensitivity, and specificity	19
Effect of pulsed electromagnetic field on the duration of orthodontic treatment	19
Table of Contents	19
It’s all about relationships	19
Randomized multicenter study on the plaque removal efficacy of 2 interdental brushes around the base of orthodontic brackets	19
Assessment of the bone thickness of the palate on cone-beam computed tomography for placement of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion appliances	19
Do patients treated with Invisalign have less swelling after orthognathic surgery than those with fixed orthodontic appliances?	18
Table of Contents	18
Root resorption in Class II malocclusion treatment with and without maxillary premolar extractions	18
Buccal bone changes after rapid maxillary expansion in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate	18
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	17
A comparison of children’s experiences with fixed and removable functional appliances: A qualitative study	17
Nanomechanical and bending properties of nickel-titanium orthodontics archwires by depth-sensing indentation	16

How environmentally friendly is the disposal of clear aligners? A gas chromatography-mass spectrometry study	16
Acceptable esthetic limits for maxillary dental midline shift and mandibular asymmetry: Who notices what and how much?	16
Comparison of maxillary anterior tooth movement between Invisalign and fixed appliances	16
Authors’ response	16
Short-term effects of microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion on the circummaxillary sutures in skeletally mature patients: A cone-beam computed tomography study	16
Comparison of the effects of total arch intrusion treatment in adolescents and adults: A pilot study	16
Gender disparity of invited speakers at the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session: A cross-sectional analysis 2015-2023	16
Authors’ response	15
Comparison of pleasant and unpleasant smile characteristics in the perception of the laypeople in an Iranian population	15
A clinical approach to managing open-bite malocclusion associated with severe crowding	15
Authors’ response	15
Automated assessment of mandibular shape asymmetry in 3-dimensions	15
Questions regarding treatment effects after maxillary total arch distalization using a modified C-palatal plate in patients with Class II malocclusion with sinus pneumatization	15
Are changes in malocclusion associated with adulthood psychosocial well-being?	15
Comparison of the effectiveness of piezocision and microosteoperforation in leveling mandibular anterior teeth	15
Symphysis and chin morphology	15
High-dimensional data	15
Table of Contents	15
Treatment change comparisons between skeletal Class I and II white adolescents with 3 different vertical divergencies—Part 2: Holdaway difference	15
Temporomandibular joint condylar/fossa positional changes after Herbst and Xbow treatments in adolescents assessed through cone-beam computed tomography imaging: A randomized controlled trial	15
Authors’ response	15
Skeletal expansion using a miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in a 50-year-old patient	15
Authors’ response	15
Information for readers	15
Midpalatal suture density ratio after rapid maxillary expansion evaluated by cone-beam computed tomography	14
Authors’ response	14
Accuracy of 3-dimensional printed bracket transfer tray using an in-office indirect bonding system	14
Information for readers	14
Authors’ response	14
Unplanned molar intrusion after Invisalign treatment	14
Educational debt and the gender gap: Understanding factors influencing orthodontists’ career decisions	14
Eruption path of permanent maxillary canines after secondary alveolar bone graft in patients with nonsyndromic complete unilateral cleft lip and palate	14
Dimensional and morphologic characteristics of unilateral impacted maxillary central incisors	14
Evaluation of stresses and displacement in the craniofacial region as a reaction to bone-anchored maxillary protraction in conjugation with posterior bite plane and rapid maxillary expansion in patien	14
A finite element analysis of the effects of semipontic design on tooth movement during mesialization of the mandibular second molar with clear aligners	14
Author’s response	13
Authors’ response	13
The orthodontic extraction of second premolars: The influence on airway volume	13
September 2024	13
Authors’ response	13
What is risk management (and why should I care?)	13
Table of Contents	13
Information for readers	13
Authors’ response	13
Long-term survival of 57 premolars consecutively transplanted to premolar sites	13
May 2023	12
Predictability of mesiodistal tip of maxillary central incisors in clear aligner therapy	12
Table of Contents	12
Queries regarding the influence of orofacial dysfunction, nonnutritive sucking habits, and dental caries on malocclusion in children aged 8-10 years	12
Questions regarding long-term effects on the alveolar bone with bone-anchored and tooth-anchored rapid palatal expansion	12
Three-dimensional Evaluation of the Carriere Motion 3D Appliance in the treatment of Class II malocclusion	12
Editorial Board	12
Orthodontic repositioning of a lingually positioned transmigrated mandibular canine	12
Information for readers	12
Information for readers	12
Authors’ response	11
Common errors in randomized controlled trials submitted for publication to the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics	11
The lower bow-shaped curve as a novel reference frame to determine the lateral limit of the maxillary anterior arch for smile esthetics	11
Comparison of 3 different bone-borne type expansion appliances used in surgically-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A finite element analysis	11
Authors’ response	11
Antimicrobial efficacy of zinc oxide nanoparticle-coated aligners on Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans	11
Long-term effects on alveolar bone with bone-anchored and tooth-anchored rapid palatal expansion	11
Queries regarding the effects of a flash-free system on dental plaque accumulation and the bonding-debonding process	11
A preliminary study of buccal and lingual alveolar bone thickness of posterior teeth in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion and mandibular asymmetry	11
Variable torque in self-ligating brackets	11
The role of artificial intelligence in providing accurate and reliable information on surgically-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A cross-sectional study	11
Missing data, part 4. Missing data in the outcomes vs in the covariates	11
Authors’ response	11
Orthodontic loading activates cell-specific autophagy in a force-dependent manner	10
Comparison of in vivo failure of precipitation-coated hydroxyapatite temporary anchorage devices with that of uncoated temporary anchorage devices over 18 months	10
May 2025	10
Authors’ response	10
Erratum	10
Treatment change comparisons between skeletal Class I and II white adolescents with 3 different vertical divergencies—part 1: Frankfort-Mandibular Incisor Angle (FMIA) and soft-tissue profile	10
Treatment acceptance in adult patients with anterior open bite: A National Dental Practice-Based Research Network study	10
Authors’ response	10
Editorial Board	10
Clear aligner therapy in the mixed dentition: Indications and practitioner perspectives	10
Competitive or Cooperative?	10
Queries regarding maxillary molar distalization with a 2-week clear aligner protocol in patients with Class II malocclusion	9

Information for readers	9
Efficacy of clear aligners vs rapid palatal expanders on palatal volume and surface area in mixed dentition patients: A randomized controlled trial	9
Editorial Board	9
Caries detection and characterization in pediatric patients using iTero 5D near-infrared technology	9
Comparing the esthetic impact of virtual mandibular advancement, bichectomy, jawline, and their combination	9
Factors affecting the efficacy of Invisalign in anterior tooth rotation	9
Three-dimensional measurement of periodontal support during surgical orthodontic treatment of high-angle skeletal Class III malocclusion: A retrospective study	9
Queries regarding cephalometric effects of Twin-block and van Beek Headgear-Activator in the correction of Class II malocclusion	9
Occlusal contact changes in patients treated with clear aligners: A retrospective evaluation using digital dental models	9
Editorial Board	9
Table of Contents	9
A 3-dimensional evaluation of available retromolar space for the application of ramal plates	9
Online Only Abstracts	9
Artificial neural networks and deep learning	9
March 2022	9
Maxillary molar distalization using Invisalign	9
Biomechanical effects of different initial posterior inclinations during extraction space closure with clear aligners: A finite element analysis	9
You charge what?	9
Metagenomic analysis of oral and intestinal microbiome of patients during the initial stage of orthodontic treatment	9
Authors’ response	9
Questions regarding the cephalometric evaluation of intrusion of maxillary posterior teeth	9
Patient-provider communication during consultations for elective dental procedures: A scoping review	9
Editorial Board	9
Esthetic evaluation of incisor inclination and anterior vertical facial height	9
Authors’ response	9
Editorial Board	9
Comparison of treatment effects with or without miniscrews for maxillary protraction in growing patients with Class III malocclusion	9
Sleepiness in children with severe malocclusion compared with in children with neutral occlusion	9
Questions regarding whether patients treated with Invisalign have less swelling after orthognathic surgery than those with fixed orthodontic appliances	9
August 2022	9
Required vs recommended	9
Online Only Abstracts	8
Should I or shouldn’t I?	8
August 2025	8
Comparison of shear bond strengths of clear aligner attachments to full-contour zirconia crowns with different sandblasting times and primers: An in vitro study	8
Perceived efficacy of extrusion of maxillary lateral incisors with aligners	8
Editorial Board	8
Stress and anxiety in orthodontic residents during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic	8
Authors’ response	8
A review of oral pathology in orthodontics. Part 1: Soft-tissue pathology	8
Training, use, and modifications related to artificial intelligence in postgraduate orthodontic programs in North America	8
“Over-reviewing” of research? An analysis of orthodontic reviews	8
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	8
Effects of orofacial applications of low-magnitude, high-frequency mechanical vibration on cranial sutures and calvarial bones: A micro-computed tomography study in rats	8
Erratum	8
Simvastatin encapsulated in exosomes can enhance its inhibition of relapse after orthodontic tooth movement	8
Whistleblowing	8
Editorial Board	8
A surgeon’s perspective on the uncorrected skeletal deformity. Part II: The role of esthetic surgery for orthognathic camouflage	8
Cervical headgear therapy and sleep-related attributes	8
Accuracy and reliability of tooth widths and Bolton ratios measured by ClinCheck Pro	8
Effects of a flash-free system on dental plaque accumulation and bonding-debonding process: A clinical study	8
Comparing different software packages for measuring the oropharynx and minimum cross-sectional area	8
Patient perception of orthodontists with different stereotypes: development, psychometric properties, and application of an assessment instrument	8
Correction to: Sylvain Chamberland, Noé Nataf. Assessment of soft-tissue vs hard-tissue changes after isolated functional genioplasty. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2022;161:e554-e570.	7
Augmented corticotomy-assisted presurgical orthodontic treatment to prevent alveolar bone loss in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion	7
Changes in occlusal function after surgical and nonsurgical treatment of anterior crossbite: A 2-year follow-up	7
Predictability of overbite control with the Invisalign appliance comparing SmartTrack with precision bite ramps to EX30	7
Accuracy of a new, slim, and rigid CAD-CAM transfer tray: An in vivo study	7
Online Only Abstracts	7
Online Only Abstracts	7
Information for readers	7
The evidentiary value of orthodontic records	7
Accuracy of mandibular repositioning surgery using new technology: Computer-aided design and manufacturing customized surgical cutting guides and fixation plates	7
October 2022	7
June 2022 Continuing Education	7
WITHDRAWN: A method to isolate forces and moments applied to teeth: An in vitro experiment	7
Leveling the curve of Spee: Comparison between continuous archwire treatment and Invisalign system: A retrospective study	7
Editorial Board	7
January 2022	7
Assessment of clear aligner accuracy of 2 clear aligners systems	7
Long-term follow-up of a patient with deepbite and severely resorbed maxillary central incisors treated by maxillary premolar and mandibular incisor extraction	7
Changes of maxillary central incisor and alveolar bone in Class II Division 2 nonextraction treatment with a fixed appliance or clear aligner: A pilot cone-beam computed tomography study	7
Top Reviewers of 2023	7
Evaluation of the effect of trimline types of clear aligners on esthetic perception using eye-tracking technology and visual analog scale	7
Editorial Board	7
Authors’ response	7
Authors’ response	7
Authors’ response	7
Proximal enamel thickness of the permanent teeth: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Table of Contents	7
Queries regarding long-term evaluation of soft-tissue changes after miniscrew-assisted and conventional rapid palatal expansion using voxel-based superimposition of cone-beam computed tomography scans	7
The uses of 3-dimensional printing technology in orthodontic offices in North America	7
Agita	7
The position and morphology characteristics of multiple impacted anterior teeth in the unilateral maxillary area: A retrospective study based on cone-beam computed tomography	7
It’s a secret	7
Assessment of deep learning technique for fully automated mandibular segmentation	7
Corrigendum	7
Agenesis of maxillary lateral incisors: Bone formation by orthodontic tooth movement and long-term stability of the edentulous alveolar ridge at 12-15 years after treatment	7
Consistency of orthodontists’ clinical decisions: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and theory development	7
Editor’s response	6
The effect of orthodontist change on treatment duration and outcomes	6
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	6
Influence of orthodontic bracket prescription on smile attractiveness in patients with different sagittal skeletal patterns: A 3-dimensional cross-sectional study	6
Table of Contents	6