American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Article	Citations
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	73
Information for readers	67
Oral appliance influence on jaw function in obstructive sleep apnea	63
Table of Contents	59
The effect of active oxygen-containing toothpaste on Streptococcus mutans and white spot lesions: An in-vivo randomized controlled trial	57
Applicability of neutral electrolyzed water for cleaning contaminated fixed orthodontic appliances	56
Surgically assisted orthodontic alignment of impacted maxillary canines: A retrospective analysis of functional and esthetic outcomes and risk factors for failure	53
José Nelson Mucha, 1953-2022	50
Transverse dentoalveolar development in Chinese children and adolescents: A cross-sectional study using revised Andrews’ Element III analysis	49
Editorial Board	43
The art of communication	43
Table of Contents	43
Anchorage loss in maxillary premolar and anterior teeth during maxillary molar distalization in clear aligner treatment	43
January 2022	42
The change in discourse might change the specialty	42
Association between incisor positions and amount of interdental stripping in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment	40
Evaluation of enamel deproteinization in bond strength of orthodontic accessories: A split-mouth randomized clinical trial	36
The quality of Web-based orthodontic information: A scoping review	33
When history needs to be ignored	31
Information for readers	31
Table of Contents	30
Editorial Board	29
Accuracy of mandibular repositioning surgery using new technology: Computer-aided design and manufacturing customized surgical cutting guides and fixation plates	29
Orthodontist, be careful what you wish for	28
Root dilacerations and apical hooks in maxillary impacted canines	28

November 2023	27
Table of Contents	25
Augmented corticotomy-assisted presurgical orthodontic treatment to prevent alveolar bone loss in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion	24
Maxillary width and hard palate thickness in men and women with different vertical and sagittal skeletal patterns	24
Distalization of maxillary molars with Invisalign aligners in nonextraction patients with Class II malocclusion	23
Comparison of clinical outcomes between Invisalign and conventional fixed appliance therapies in adult patients with severe deep overbite treated with nonextraction	23
Editorial Board	23
It’s all in the open	22
Considerations on distalization of maxillary molars with Invisalign aligners in nonextraction patients with Class II malocclusion	22
Posterior arch defects	22
Authors’ response	21
Low-level laser therapy	21
Woulda, shoulda, coulda?	20
Gumballs	20
Authors' response	20
Authors’ response	19
Duration of tooth alignment with fixed appliances: A systematic review and meta-analysis	19
Biting off more than one can chew	19
Face comparison analysis of patients with orthognathic surgery treatment using cloud computing–based face recognition application programming interfaces	19
Priceless	19
Three-dimensional cone-beam computed technology evaluation of skeletal and dental changes in growing patients with Class II malocclusion treated with the cervical pull face-bow headgear appliance	18
Peer Reviewers	18
Continuing in the fine tradition	18
American Association of Orthodontists Foundation Rapid Assessment of Evidence: SmileSonica, Inc, The Aevo System	18
Table of Contents	18
Authors’ response	17
Smile attractiveness in patients treated with or without 4 premolar extractions: A 36-year follow-up	17
Mandibular condylar remodeling characteristics after simultaneous condylectomy and orthognathic surgery	17
Skeletal and dentoalveolar modifications in adults with different sagittal facial patterns after personalized miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A prospective cone-beam computed tomography st	17
The effects of different types of periodontal ligament material models on stresses computed using finite element models	17
Measurement plane of the cross-sectional area of the masseter muscle in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion: An artificial intelligence model	17
The mechanism underlying the remodeling effect of lactoferrin on midpalatal sutures during maxillary expansion and relapse in rats	17
The gift	17
Evaluation of pulpal blood flow during orthodontic space closure: Prospective clinical trial	17
Evaluation of maxillary canine root and maxillary bone thickness and density in patients with displaced maxillary canines: A cone-beam tomography study	17
Long-term profile attractiveness of patients with Class I and II malocclusion treated with and without extractions: A 35-year follow-up	17
Analysis of nasal airway symmetry and upper airway changes after rapid maxillary expansion	16
Reliability of 2 methods in maxillary transverse deficiency diagnosis	16
Individual patient data meta-analysis: An example	16
Three-dimensional evaluation of skeletal and dental effects of treatment with maxillary skeletal expansion	16
Nano-Bio Fusion Gingival Gel in the management of fixed orthodontic treatment-induced gingivitis: An empirical study	16
WITHDRAWN: A method to isolate forces and moments applied to teeth: An in vitro experiment	16
Exposure to the oral environment enhances the corrosion of metal orthodontic appliances caused by fluoride-containing products: Cytotoxicity, metal ion release, and surface roughness	16
Author's response	16
Effects of obesity on periodontal tissue remodeling during orthodontic movement	16
Treatment effects of functional appliances in children with Class II malocclusion with and without morphologic deviations in the upper spine	15
Comparison of 2 different wear protocols of vacuum-formed retainers with respect to the conventional parameters and 3-dimensional superimpositional analysis	15
Effect of chlorhexidine mouthwashes on periodontal parameters and extrinsic tooth staining in orthodontic patients	15
Do the oral health–related quality of life and the magnitude of its association with malocclusion differ by developmental stages of schoolchildren?	15
Zygomaticomaxillary suture maturation evaluation in patients with and without cleft lip and palate	14

Three-dimensional decision support system for treatment of canine impaction	14
Information for readers	14
Validation of the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire in the Australian population	14
Multidisciplinary management of permanent first molar extractions	14
Authors’ response	14
Displacement and stress distribution of mandibular incisors after orthodontic treatment in the presence of alveolar bone loss under occlusal loads: A finite element analysis	14
Do the miniscrews of the prefabricated systems for the “appliance first” protocol of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion have lengths that meet the palatal thickness of patients?	14
Information for readers	14
Presurgical orthodontic decompensation with clear aligners	13
October 2022	13
Age differences in relation to bone thickness and length of the zygomatic process of the maxilla, infrazygomatic crest, and buccal shelf area	13
Three-dimensional digital evaluation of tooth symmetry and volume in patients with missing and peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors	13
A structural equation modeling approach to determine the correlation between the vertical and sagittal skeletal patterns and posterior basal bones mismatching in patients with skeletal Class III maloc	13
Exploring etiologic contributions to the occurrence of external apical root resorption	13
Comparison of root apex’s position between unilateral and bilateral palatally impacted canines: A pilot study	13
Comparison of digital study model superimposition methods using implant-supported crowns and best-fit algorithms	13
The effect of crowding on the accuracy of 3-dimensional printing	13
Morphologic variations in the craniofacial structures in Japanese adults and their relationship with sex differences	13
Successful long-term results for posterior airways and orthognathic surgery	12
Authors’ response	12
Effect of dimensions on function: A 2-dimensional sonographic assessment to correlate facial muscle and smile type	12
Be there	12
Information for readers	12
Crazy 8’s	12
Questions regarding injectable platelet-rich fibrin effect on the rate of canine retraction and alkaline phosphatase levels	12
Authors’ response	12
Queries regarding gingival recession in mandibular anterior teeth in patients with Class II malocclusion treated with elastics and Twin Force appliance	12
Editorial Board	12
Editorial Board	12
Table of Contents	12
Questions regarding age-related changes in the effect of rapid maxillary expansion on the position of labially impacted maxillary canines	11
Association between temporomandibular joint disorders and craniofacial structural characteristics	11
Authors’ response	11
I can do that	11
Authors’ response	11
Civility the extinct	11
Comparison of the effects of removable functional appliance therapy applied in pubertal and postpubertal periods: A retrospective cephalometric and fractal analyses study	11
Authors’ response	11
June 2022 Continuing Education	11
Questions regarding the factors influencing the treatment plan in Class II malocclusion	11
This for that	11
Patient perspectives on teledentistry and face-to-face doctor interaction during orthodontic treatment	11
Feasibility of mini-implant insertion between mesial and distal buccal roots of a maxillary first molar: A cone-beam computed tomography imaging study	10
Dental arch changes after open bite treatment with spurs associated with posterior build ups	10
Authors’ response	10
Taking control of our workflow and data	10
Information for readers	10
Geometric analysis of tooth size among different malocclusion groups in a Hispanic population	10
Ingress and egress	10
Consistency of orthodontists’ clinical decisions: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and theory development	10
March 2024	10
Obstructive sleep apnea and early orthodontic intervention: How early is early?	10
Three-dimensional skeletal and dentoalveolar sagittal and vertical changes associated with cantilever Herbst appliance in prepubertal patients with Class II malocclusion	10
February 2023	10
Ready… set… hold on a minute	10
Patients' and parents’ expectations of orthodontic treatment in university settings	10
Table of Contents	10
Authors’ response	10
Authors’ response	9
Risk factors for maxillary impacted canine–linked severe lateral incisor root resorption	9
Has biology changed with clear aligners?	9
Finite element analysis of a newly designed miniplate for orthodontic anchorage in the maxillary anterior region	9
Influence of upper lip curvature on smile attractiveness in patients with different degrees of gingival smiles: A cross-sectional study with opinions from oral health providers and laypersons	9
A COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments systematic review of orthognathic patient-reported outcome measures	9
Effective en-masse retraction in lingual orthodontics	9
Targeted next-generation sequencing for comprehensive genetic analysis of external apical root resorption during orthodontic treatment with premolar extraction in the Korean population	9
January 2024	9
Query on evaluation of changes in the maxillary sinus of orthodontic patients with maxillary molar distalization using cone-beam computed tomography	9
Table of Contents	9
Authors’ response	9
Time blindness	9
Extraction vs nonextraction of premolars for orthodontic treatment: A scoping review examining the extent, range, and characteristics of the literature	9
Redirecting mandibular growth through orthodontic dentoalveolar height development in growing patients with Class III malocclusion undergoing maxillary orthopedic protraction	9
Information for readers	9
Comparison between 2D cephalometric and 3D digital model superimpositions in patients with lateral incisor agenesis treated by canine substitution	9
Authors’ response	9
March 2023	9
Professional protection	9
Authors’ response	9
Perception and analysis of lip-line canting by different populations	9

Perception and analysis of lip-line canting by different populations: Some questions	9
Authors’ response	9
The impact of orthodontic treatment on a young person’s quality of life, esthetics, and self-esteem in hypodontia: A longitudinal study	8
Authors’ response	8
An assessment of surgical and 10-year follow-up vertical changes after contemporary Class II and III orthognathic surgery	8
A surgery-first approach using single-jaw rotational mandibular setback in low-angle mandibular prognathism	8
Queries regarding antimicrobial efficacy of zinc oxide nanoparticle-coated aligners on Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans	8
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	8
October 2023	8
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	8
Efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic field in reducing treatment time: A clinical investigation	8
Deep learning	8
Accuracy of dental arch form in customized fixed labial orthodontic appliances	8
Online Only Abstracts	8
Evaluation of the color stability of attachments made with different resin composites	8
Evaluation of antimicrobial potential and surface morphology in thin films of titanium nitride and calcium phosphate on orthodontic brackets	8
Palatal shape covariation in extraction versus nonextraction borderline patients: A geometric morphometric study	8
Editorial Board	8
July 2024	8
Assessment of the effects of local platelet-rich fibrin injection and piezocision on orthodontic tooth movement during canine distalization	8
Regarding the effects of miniscrew-assisted and conventional rapid palatal expansion on the cranial and circummaxillary sutures	8
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	8
Cleft and craniofacial orthodontics	8
Computed tomographic assessment of orbital and maxillary dysmorphology in craniofacial microsomia	7
Editorial Board	7
Duration of canine retraction with fixed appliances: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on orthodontic patients and their attitude to orthodontic treatment	7
Tom Mulligan, 1933-2023	7
Twin-block and mandibular anterior repositioning appliances effects in Class II malocclusion correction	7
Do low-cost 3-dimensional printers produce suitable dental models?	7
Efficacy and adherence of different mandibular advancement devices designs in treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
An analysis of clinical and imaging features of unilateral impacted maxillary central incisors: A cross-sectional study	7
Information for readers	7
Herbert A. Klontz, 1935-2023	7
A comparative analysis of aerodynamic and anatomic characteristics of upper airway before and after mini-implant–assisted rapid maxillary expansion	7
The quagmire of collegiality vs competitiveness	7
Short-term and long-term effects of miniscrew-assisted and conventional rapid palatal expansion on the cranial and circummaxillary sutures	7
A randomized, 3-month, parallel-group clinical trial to compare the efficacy of electric 3-dimensional toothbrushes vs manual toothbrushes in maintaining oral health in patients with fixed orthodontic	7
Quantitative investigation of the esthetic impact of lip prominence in relation to the esthetic line	7
Comparison of microbial adhesion and biofilm formation on different orthodontic aligners	7
Doing the best that one can	7
The dilemma	7
Longitudinal changes in the dental arch width and symmetry in identical and fraternal twins	7
Growing pains	7
Esthetic impact of maxillary midline diastema and mandibular crowding in children in the mixed dentition	7
May vs shall	7
Time series analysis	6
Upper airways after mandibular advancement orthognathic surgery: A 4-year follow-up	6
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	6
Corrigendum	6
Comparison of achieved and predicted crown movement in adults after 4 first premolar extraction treatment with Invisalign	6
Clinical expression of programmed rotation and uprighting of bilateral winged maxillary central incisors with the Invisalign appliance: A retrospective study	6
Table of Contents	6
The knowledge, experience, and attitude on artificial intelligence-assisted cephalometric analysis: Survey of orthodontists and orthodontic students	6
Orofacial dysfunction, nonnutritive sucking habits, and dental caries influence malocclusion in children aged 8-10 years	6
Influence of incisor position control on the mandibular response in growing patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion	6
Vitamin E enriched diet increases the rate of orthodontic tooth movement	6
August 2024	6
Facial profile study using 3-dimensional photographs to assess esthetic preferences of Hong Kong Chinese orthognathic patients and laypersons	6
Relationship between dental and basal arch forms in mandibular anterior crowding	6
Correlation between esthetic expectations for orthognathic treatment and psychological characteristics among Chinese adult patients	6
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	6
Erratum	6
Is YouTube an adequate patient resource about orthodontic retention? A cross-sectional analysis of content and quality	6
Optimal gingival display on smiling based on different facial vertical patterns in Iranians	6
Long-term profile attractiveness of patients with Class I and Class II malocclusion treated with or without extractions: Overlooked insights?	6
Authors’ response	6
Changes in masseter muscle morphology after surgical-orthodontic treatment in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion with mandibular asymmetry: The automatic masseter muscle segmentation model	6
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	6
Sella turcica bridging and ponticulus posticus calcification in subjects with different dental anomalies	6
Excellence in orthodontic finishing	6
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.	6
Finite element analysis of various thickness occlusal stabilization splint therapy on unilateral temporomandibular joint anterior disc displacement without reduction	6
Long-term stability and condylar remodeling after mandibular advancement: A 5-year follow-up	6
Erratum	6
Finite element analysis of the biomechanical effect of clear aligners in extraction space closure under different anchorage controls	6
Comparative cone-beam computed tomographic evaluation of maxillary incisor intrusion and associated root resorption: Intrusion arch vs mini-implants	6
Does rapid maxillary expansion improve nasal airway obstruction? A computer fluid dynamics study in patients with nasal mucosa hypertrophy and obstructive adenoids	6
The effects of dietary loading on the transdifferentiation of condylar chondrocytes	6
The effect of piezocision vs no piezocision on maxillary extraction space closure: A split-mouth, randomized controlled clinical trial	6
Altering calcium and phosphorus supplementation in pregnancy and lactation affects offspring craniofacial morphology in a sex-specific pattern	6
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	6
Regarding comparative cone-beam computed tomographic evaluation of maxillary incisor intrusion and associated root resorption	5
Information for readers	5
Queries regarding changes in malocclusion associated with adulthood psychosocial well-being	5
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	5
Lower lip changes after overjet reduction with and without mandibular incisor retraction	5
Minimum required length of orthodontic microimplant: a numerical simulation and clinical validation	5
Craniofacial and atlas vertebra structures in patients with maxillary palatally displaced canines: A cone-beam computed tomography-based retrospective study	5
Longitudinal behavior of orthodontic extraction spaces: A retrospective dental cast analysis	5
Validation of machine learning algorithms	5
Table of Contents	5
Effect of pulsed electromagnetic field on the duration of orthodontic treatment	5
Malocclusion severity and smile features: Is there an association?	5
Effect of print angulation on the accuracy and precision of 3D-printed orthodontic retainers	5