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	126
Evaluation of pulpal blood flow during orthodontic space closure: Prospective clinical trial	83
July 2024	82
Table of Contents	79
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	76
It’s all in the open	63
The effect of piezocision vs no piezocision on maxillary extraction space closure: A split-mouth, randomized controlled clinical trial	57
Table of Contents	54
Dental arch changes after open bite treatment with spurs associated with posterior build ups	52
Table of Contents	49
Erratum	45
Biting off more than one can chew	45
Editorial Board	42
Query on evaluation of changes in the maxillary sinus of orthodontic patients with maxillary molar distalization using cone-beam computed tomography	41
Questions regarding age-related changes in the effect of rapid maxillary expansion on the position of labially impacted maxillary canines	41
Orthodontist, be careful what you wish for	38
Is the cervical vertebral maturation method a reliable predictor of midpalatal suture maturation? A retrospective study	35
When history needs to be ignored	34
Table of Contents	34
The American Board of Orthodontics: Scenario-based clinical examination development and preparation	33
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	32
Long-term profile attractiveness of patients with Class I and Class II malocclusion treated with or without extractions: Overlooked insights?	32
Does rapid maxillary expansion improve nasal airway obstruction? A computer fluid dynamics study in patients with nasal mucosa hypertrophy and obstructive adenoids	32
Comparison of clinical outcomes between Invisalign and conventional fixed appliance therapies in adult patients with severe deep overbite treated with nonextraction	31
Orofacial dysfunction, nonnutritive sucking habits, and dental caries influence malocclusion in children aged 8-10 years	31

Accuracy of dental arch form in customized fixed labial orthodontic appliances	31
Oral appliance influence on jaw function in obstructive sleep apnea	31
Clinical expression of programmed rotation and uprighting of bilateral winged maxillary central incisors with the Invisalign appliance: A retrospective study	30
Three-dimensional decision support system for treatment of canine impaction	30
Effects of chronic restraint stress on orthodontic tooth movement and bone remodeling in rats	30
Editorial Board	29
Morphologic variations in the craniofacial structures in Japanese adults and their relationship with sex differences	29
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	29
Lingual bracket transfer accuracy of double vacuum-formed indirect bonding tray using 3D-printed model: an in vivo study	27
Clear aligner orthodontic treatment: An international modified Delphi consensus study	26
Face comparison analysis of patients with orthognathic surgery treatment using cloud computing–based face recognition application programming interfaces	26
Age differences in relation to bone thickness and length of the zygomatic process of the maxilla, infrazygomatic crest, and buccal shelf area	26
Three-dimensional evaluation of skeletal and dental effects of treatment with maxillary skeletal expansion	26
Facial profile study using 3-dimensional photographs to assess esthetic preferences of Hong Kong Chinese orthognathic patients and laypersons	25
Redirecting mandibular growth through orthodontic dentoalveolar height development in growing patients with Class III malocclusion undergoing maxillary orthopedic protraction	25
Effect of chlorhexidine mouthwashes on periodontal parameters and extrinsic tooth staining in orthodontic patients	24
Reducing the quality of our evidence base by publishing at any cost	23
Short-term effects of microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion on the circummaxillary sutures in skeletally mature patients: A cone-beam computed tomography study	23
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	23
Do patients treated with Invisalign have less swelling after orthognathic surgery than those with fixed orthodontic appliances?	22
April 2024	22
Questions regarding the stability of 2 types of miniscrews	22
The reliability of analytical reference lines for determining esthetically pleasing lip position: An assessment of consistency, sensitivity, and specificity	22
Questions regarding the effect of injectable platelet-rich fibrin and alkaline phosphatase levels on the rate of tooth movement	22
Artificial intelligence models in generating responses to general orthodontic questions: Comment	22
More than meets the eye	22
Randomized multicenter study on the plaque removal efficacy of 2 interdental brushes around the base of orthodontic brackets	22
Buccal bone changes after rapid maxillary expansion in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate	21
Queries regarding the percentage of patients who switch from Invisalign to braces	21
Table of Contents	21
Orthodontic clinical trials: Evaluating outcomes that actually matter	21
Table of Contents	20
Orthodontic correction of a skeletal Class II malocclusion with severe gummy smile by total intrusion of the maxillary dentition	20
Information for readers	20
Undisputed responsibility	20
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	20
It’s all about relationships	19
A comparison of children’s experiences with fixed and removable functional appliances: A qualitative study	19
Comparison of the effects of total arch intrusion treatment in adolescents and adults: A pilot study	18
Comparison of maxillary anterior tooth movement between Invisalign and fixed appliances	18
Effect of smile on facial attractiveness before and after orthodontic treatment in females with more attractive and less attractive facial background	18
Effect of pulsed electromagnetic field on the duration of orthodontic treatment	18
Table of Contents	18
Factors influencing pterygomaxillary suture split after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in late adolescents and young adults: A cone-beam computed tomography study	18
Nanomechanical and bending properties of nickel-titanium orthodontics archwires by depth-sensing indentation	18
Sample size calculation for an artificial intelligence study	18
Lower lip changes after overjet reduction with and without mandibular incisor retraction	17
An objective method for assessing the maturation of bone sutures involved in the rapid maxillary expansion	17
Temporomandibular joint condylar/fossa positional changes after Herbst and Xbow treatments in adolescents assessed through cone-beam computed tomography imaging: A randomized controlled trial	17
Root resorption in Class II malocclusion treatment with and without maxillary premolar extractions	17

Factors influencing prophylactic extraction of mandibular third molars in orthodontic practice: A cross-sectional study	17
Treatment duration by morphology and location of impacted maxillary canines: A cone-beam computed tomography investigation	17
Comparison of pleasant and unpleasant smile characteristics in the perception of the laypeople in an Iranian population	17
DLX6 and MSX1 from saliva samples as potential predictors of mandibular size: A cross-sectional study	17
Anatomic assessment of palatal temporary skeletal anchorage devices insertion sites among patients with cleidocranial dysplasia vs controls: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography analysis	17
Authors’ response	17
Assessment of the bone thickness of the palate on cone-beam computed tomography for placement of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion appliances	17
Treatment change comparisons between skeletal Class I and II white adolescents with 3 different vertical divergencies—Part 2: Holdaway difference	16
Information for readers	16
Authors’ response	16
Authors’ response	16
Authors’ response	16
Authors’ response	16
Questions regarding treatment effects after maxillary total arch distalization using a modified C-palatal plate in patients with Class II malocclusion with sinus pneumatization	16
Skeletal expansion using a miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in a 50-year-old patient	16
Table of Contents	16
High-dimensional data	16
Authors’ response	16
Gender disparity of invited speakers at the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session: A cross-sectional analysis 2015-2023	15
Are changes in malocclusion associated with adulthood psychosocial well-being?	15
Dimensional and morphologic characteristics of unilateral impacted maxillary central incisors	15
How environmentally friendly is the disposal of clear aligners? A gas chromatography-mass spectrometry study	15
Automated assessment of mandibular shape asymmetry in 3-dimensions	15
Authors’ response	15
A clinical approach to managing open-bite malocclusion associated with severe crowding	15
A finite element analysis of the effects of semipontic design on tooth movement during mesialization of the mandibular second molar with clear aligners	15
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	15
Midpalatal suture density ratio after rapid maxillary expansion evaluated by cone-beam computed tomography	15
Eruption path of permanent maxillary canines after secondary alveolar bone graft in patients with nonsyndromic complete unilateral cleft lip and palate	14
Unplanned molar intrusion after Invisalign treatment	14
Information for readers	14
Acceptable esthetic limits for maxillary dental midline shift and mandibular asymmetry: Who notices what and how much?	14
Comparison of the effectiveness of piezocision and microosteoperforation in leveling mandibular anterior teeth	14
Educational debt and the gender gap: Understanding factors influencing orthodontists’ career decisions	14
Query on flexible and rigid guidance in skeletally-anchored maxillary molar distalization: The miniscrew-supported pendulum vs the Beneslider	14
Accuracy of 3-dimensional printed bracket transfer tray using an in-office indirect bonding system	14
Author’s response	13
Authors’ response	13
Queries regarding the influence of orofacial dysfunction, nonnutritive sucking habits, and dental caries on malocclusion in children aged 8-10 years	13
Information for readers	13
Information for readers	13
What is risk management (and why should I care?)	13
May 2023	13
Editorial Board	13
Table of Contents	13
Authors’ response	13
September 2024	13
Questions regarding long-term effects on the alveolar bone with bone-anchored and tooth-anchored rapid palatal expansion	13
Predictability of mesiodistal tip of maxillary central incisors in clear aligner therapy	13
Variable torque in self-ligating brackets	12
Authors’ response	12
Table of Contents	12
Three-dimensional Evaluation of the Carriere Motion 3D Appliance in the treatment of Class II malocclusion	12
Authors’ response	12
Antimicrobial efficacy of zinc oxide nanoparticle-coated aligners on Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans	12
The lower bow-shaped curve as a novel reference frame to determine the lateral limit of the maxillary anterior arch for smile esthetics	12
Common errors in randomized controlled trials submitted for publication to the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics	12
Authors’ response	12
Queries regarding the effects of a flash-free system on dental plaque accumulation and the bonding-debonding process	12
Information for readers	12
Missing data, part 4. Missing data in the outcomes vs in the covariates	12
Authors’ response	11
Clear aligner therapy in the mixed dentition: Indications and practitioner perspectives	11
Orthodontic repositioning of a lingually positioned transmigrated mandibular canine	11
Erratum	11
Long-term survival of 57 premolars consecutively transplanted to premolar sites	11
Long-term effects on alveolar bone with bone-anchored and tooth-anchored rapid palatal expansion	11
Editorial Board	11
Comparison of in vivo failure of precipitation-coated hydroxyapatite temporary anchorage devices with that of uncoated temporary anchorage devices over 18 months	11
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	11
The role of artificial intelligence in providing accurate and reliable information on surgically-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A cross-sectional study	10
Factors affecting the efficacy of Invisalign in anterior tooth rotation	10
Biomechanical effects of different initial posterior inclinations during extraction space closure with clear aligners: A finite element analysis	10
Questions regarding whether patients treated with Invisalign have less swelling after orthognathic surgery than those with fixed orthodontic appliances	10
Online Only Abstracts	10
Artificial neural networks and deep learning	10
Competitive or Cooperative?	10
The orthodontic extraction of second premolars: The influence on airway volume	10
Comparison of 3 different bone-borne type expansion appliances used in surgically-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A finite element analysis	10
Comparison of treatment effects with or without miniscrews for maxillary protraction in growing patients with Class III malocclusion	10

Authors’ response	10
Editorial Board	10
May 2025	10
Orthodontic loading activates cell-specific autophagy in a force-dependent manner	10
A preliminary study of buccal and lingual alveolar bone thickness of posterior teeth in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion and mandibular asymmetry	10
Sleepiness in children with severe malocclusion compared with in children with neutral occlusion	10
March 2022	10
Questions regarding the cephalometric evaluation of intrusion of maxillary posterior teeth	10
Editorial Board	10
Authors’ response	10
Treatment acceptance in adult patients with anterior open bite: A National Dental Practice-Based Research Network study	9
Maxillary molar distalization using Invisalign	9
Efficacy of clear aligners vs rapid palatal expanders on palatal volume and surface area in mixed dentition patients: A randomized controlled trial	9
Authors’ response	9
Editorial Board	9
Queries regarding maxillary molar distalization with a 2-week clear aligner protocol in patients with Class II malocclusion	9
Required vs recommended	9
Comparing the esthetic impact of virtual mandibular advancement, bichectomy, jawline, and their combination	9
A 3-dimensional evaluation of available retromolar space for the application of ramal plates	9
Esthetic evaluation of incisor inclination and anterior vertical facial height	9
Three-dimensional measurement of periodontal support during surgical orthodontic treatment of high-angle skeletal Class III malocclusion: A retrospective study	9
You charge what?	9
Table of Contents	9
Agita	9
Authors’ response	9
August 2025	9
Caries detection and characterization in pediatric patients using iTero 5D near-infrared technology	9
August 2022	9
Information for readers	9
Queries regarding cephalometric effects of Twin-block and van Beek Headgear-Activator in the correction of Class II malocclusion	9
Editorial Board	9
The uses of 3-dimensional printing technology in orthodontic offices in North America	9
Patient-provider communication during consultations for elective dental procedures: A scoping review	9
A surgeon’s perspective on the uncorrected skeletal deformity. Part II: The role of esthetic surgery for orthognathic camouflage	9
Erratum	8
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	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
Online Only Abstracts	8
Online Only Abstracts	8
Assessment of clear aligner accuracy of 2 clear aligners systems	8
Stress and anxiety in orthodontic residents during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic	8
Perceived efficacy of extrusion of maxillary lateral incisors with aligners	8
Long-term follow-up of a patient with deepbite and severely resorbed maxillary central incisors treated by maxillary premolar and mandibular incisor extraction	8
Effects of a flash-free system on dental plaque accumulation and bonding-debonding process: A clinical study	8
Patient perception of orthodontists with different stereotypes: development, psychometric properties, and application of an assessment instrument	8
Whistleblowing	8
Should I or shouldn’t I?	8
Comparing different software packages for measuring the oropharynx and minimum cross-sectional area	8
It’s a secret	8
Top Reviewers of 2023	8
Assessment of deep learning technique for fully automated mandibular segmentation	8
Occlusal contact changes in patients treated with clear aligners: A retrospective evaluation using digital dental models	8
The position and morphology characteristics of multiple impacted anterior teeth in the unilateral maxillary area: A retrospective study based on cone-beam computed tomography	8
Online Only Abstracts	8
Editorial Board	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
Editorial Board	8
Accuracy and reliability of tooth widths and Bolton ratios measured by ClinCheck Pro	8
Information for readers	8
Authors’ response	8
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	8
“Over-reviewing” of research? An analysis of orthodontic reviews	8
Predictability of overbite control with the Invisalign appliance comparing SmartTrack with precision bite ramps to EX30	8
Cervical headgear therapy and sleep-related attributes	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
Three-dimensional zone of centers of resistance in maxillary central incisors and first molars: Couple-based finite element determination	7
Editorial Board	7
Metagenomic analysis of oral and intestinal microbiome of patients during the initial stage of orthodontic treatment	7
June 2022 Continuing Education	7
Erratum	7
Applicability of neutral electrolyzed water for cleaning contaminated fixed orthodontic appliances	7
Editorial Board	7
Information for readers	7
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
Changes in occlusal function after surgical and nonsurgical treatment of anterior crossbite: A 2-year follow-up	7
Accuracy of a new, slim, and rigid CAD-CAM transfer tray: An in vivo study	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
January 2022	7
Authors’ response	7
January 2024	7
Evaluation of the color stability of attachments made with different resin composites	7
Be there	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
Please release me (let me go)	7
The evidentiary value of orthodontic records	7
Simvastatin encapsulated in exosomes can enhance its inhibition of relapse after orthodontic tooth movement	7
Corrigendum	7
Authors’ response	7
Questions regarding the factors influencing the treatment plan in Class II malocclusion	7
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	7
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	7
Authors’ response	7
Table of Contents	7