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	119
Evaluation of pulpal blood flow during orthodontic space closure: Prospective clinical trial	89
Table of Contents	79
July 2024	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	74
When history needs to be ignored	73
Does rapid maxillary expansion improve nasal airway obstruction? A computer fluid dynamics study in patients with nasal mucosa hypertrophy and obstructive adenoids	60
The American Board of Orthodontics: Scenario-based clinical examination development and preparation	57
Morphologic variations in the craniofacial structures in Japanese adults and their relationship with sex differences	52
Long-term profile attractiveness of patients with Class I and Class II malocclusion treated with or without extractions: Overlooked insights?	49
It’s all in the open	45
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	45
The effect of piezocision vs no piezocision on maxillary extraction space closure: A split-mouth, randomized controlled clinical trial	44
Redirecting mandibular growth through orthodontic dentoalveolar height development in growing patients with Class III malocclusion undergoing maxillary orthopedic protraction	43
Dental arch changes after open bite treatment with spurs associated with posterior build ups	41
Table of Contents	41
Query on evaluation of changes in the maxillary sinus of orthodontic patients with maxillary molar distalization using cone-beam computed tomography	39
Effect of chlorhexidine mouthwashes on periodontal parameters and extrinsic tooth staining in orthodontic patients	39
Orthodontist, be careful what you wish for	35
Table of Contents	33
Woulda, shoulda, coulda?	33
Biting off more than one can chew	32
Age differences in relation to bone thickness and length of the zygomatic process of the maxilla, infrazygomatic crest, and buccal shelf area	32
Questions regarding age-related changes in the effect of rapid maxillary expansion on the position of labially impacted maxillary canines	32
Erratum	31

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	31
Editorial Board	31
Table of Contents	30
Orofacial dysfunction, nonnutritive sucking habits, and dental caries influence malocclusion in children aged 8-10 years	30
Is the cervical vertebral maturation method a reliable predictor of midpalatal suture maturation? A retrospective study	30
Three-dimensional evaluation of skeletal and dental effects of treatment with maxillary skeletal expansion	30
Lingual bracket transfer accuracy of double vacuum-formed indirect bonding tray using 3D-printed model: an in vivo study	30
Comparison of clinical outcomes between Invisalign and conventional fixed appliance therapies in adult patients with severe deep overbite treated with nonextraction	29
Three-dimensional decision support system for treatment of canine impaction	29
Clinical expression of programmed rotation and uprighting of bilateral winged maxillary central incisors with the Invisalign appliance: A retrospective study	29
Accuracy of dental arch form in customized fixed labial orthodontic appliances	26
Oral appliance influence on jaw function in obstructive sleep apnea	26
Facial profile study using 3-dimensional photographs to assess esthetic preferences of Hong Kong Chinese orthognathic patients and laypersons	26
Face comparison analysis of patients with orthognathic surgery treatment using cloud computing–based face recognition application programming interfaces	25
Long-term evaluation of maxillary molar position after distalization using modified C-palatal plates in patients with and without second molar eruption	25
Reducing the quality of our evidence base by publishing at any cost	25
Clear aligner orthodontic treatment: An international modified Delphi consensus study	25
Anatomic assessment of palatal temporary skeletal anchorage devices insertion sites among patients with cleidocranial dysplasia vs controls: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography analysis	24
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	24
Short-term effects of microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion on the circummaxillary sutures in skeletally mature patients: A cone-beam computed tomography study	23
The reliability of analytical reference lines for determining esthetically pleasing lip position: An assessment of consistency, sensitivity, and specificity	23
Do patients treated with Invisalign have less swelling after orthognathic surgery than those with fixed orthodontic appliances?	23
An objective method for assessing the maturation of bone sutures involved in the rapid maxillary expansion	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
Artificial intelligence models in generating responses to general orthodontic questions: Comment	22
Treatment duration by morphology and location of impacted maxillary canines: A cone-beam computed tomography investigation	22
More than meets the eye	22
Sample size calculation for an artificial intelligence study	22
Assessment of the bone thickness of the palate on cone-beam computed tomography for placement of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion appliances	21
Questions regarding the effect of injectable platelet-rich fibrin and alkaline phosphatase levels on the rate of tooth movement	21
Questions regarding the stability of 2 types of miniscrews	21
Effect of smile on facial attractiveness before and after orthodontic treatment in females with more attractive and less attractive facial background	21
Undisputed responsibility	20
Buccal bone changes after rapid maxillary expansion in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate	20
Queries regarding the percentage of patients who switch from Invisalign to braces	20
Randomized multicenter study on the plaque removal efficacy of 2 interdental brushes around the base of orthodontic brackets	20
Table of Contents	20
Orthodontic clinical trials: Evaluating outcomes that actually matter	20
April 2024	20
Table of Contents	19
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	19
Information for readers	19
Orthodontic correction of a skeletal Class II malocclusion with severe gummy smile by total intrusion of the maxillary dentition	19
Effect of pulsed electromagnetic field on the duration of orthodontic treatment	18
A comparison of children’s experiences with fixed and removable functional appliances: A qualitative study	18
It’s all about relationships	18
Comparison of maxillary anterior tooth movement between Invisalign and fixed appliances	17
Comparison of the effects of total arch intrusion treatment in adolescents and adults: A pilot study	17
Table of Contents	17
Nanomechanical and bending properties of nickel-titanium orthodontics archwires by depth-sensing indentation	17

Lower lip changes after overjet reduction with and without mandibular incisor retraction	16
Comparison of pleasant and unpleasant smile characteristics in the perception of the laypeople in an Iranian population	16
Skeletal expansion using a miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in a 50-year-old patient	16
High-dimensional data	16
Root resorption in Class II malocclusion treatment with and without maxillary premolar extractions	16
Factors influencing prophylactic extraction of mandibular third molars in orthodontic practice: A cross-sectional study	16
Authors’ response	16
Comparison of the effectiveness of piezocision and microosteoperforation in leveling mandibular anterior teeth	16
Treatment change comparisons between skeletal Class I and II white adolescents with 3 different vertical divergencies—Part 2: Holdaway difference	16
Authors’ response	16
DLX6 and MSX1 from saliva samples as potential predictors of mandibular size: A cross-sectional study	16
Temporomandibular joint condylar/fossa positional changes after Herbst and Xbow treatments in adolescents assessed through cone-beam computed tomography imaging: A randomized controlled trial	16
Authors’ response	16
Authors’ response	16
Authors’ response	15
Authors’ response	15
Accuracy of 3-dimensional printed bracket transfer tray using an in-office indirect bonding system	15
Gender disparity of invited speakers at the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session: A cross-sectional analysis 2015-2023	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
Authors’ response	15
Information for readers	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
Are changes in malocclusion associated with adulthood psychosocial well-being?	15
Table of Contents	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
Midpalatal suture density ratio after rapid maxillary expansion evaluated by cone-beam computed tomography	15
A clinical approach to managing open-bite malocclusion associated with severe crowding	15
Automated assessment of mandibular shape asymmetry in 3-dimensions	15
Acceptable esthetic limits for maxillary dental midline shift and mandibular asymmetry: Who notices what and how much?	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
Unplanned molar intrusion after Invisalign treatment	14
Information for readers	14
Eruption path of permanent maxillary canines after secondary alveolar bone graft in patients with nonsyndromic complete unilateral cleft lip and palate	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
Information for readers	13
September 2024	13
What is risk management (and why should I care?)	13
Table of Contents	13
Authors’ response	13
Authors’ response	13
Author’s response	13
The orthodontic extraction of second premolars: The influence on airway volume	13
Queries regarding the influence of orofacial dysfunction, nonnutritive sucking habits, and dental caries on malocclusion in children aged 8-10 years	12
Table of Contents	12
A preliminary study of buccal and lingual alveolar bone thickness of posterior teeth in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion and mandibular asymmetry	12
Authors’ response	12
Predictability of mesiodistal tip of maxillary central incisors in clear aligner therapy	12
May 2023	12
Variable torque in self-ligating brackets	12
Erratum	12
Authors’ response	12
Information for readers	12
Information for readers	12
Authors’ response	12
Editorial Board	12
Editorial Board	12
Authors’ response	11
Common errors in randomized controlled trials submitted for publication to the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics	11
Questions regarding long-term effects on the alveolar bone with bone-anchored and tooth-anchored rapid palatal expansion	11
Comparison of 3 different bone-borne type expansion appliances used in surgically-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A finite element analysis	11
Orthodontic repositioning of a lingually positioned transmigrated mandibular canine	11
Comparison of in vivo failure of precipitation-coated hydroxyapatite temporary anchorage devices with that of uncoated temporary anchorage devices over 18 months	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
Long-term survival of 57 premolars consecutively transplanted to premolar sites	11
Queries regarding the effects of a flash-free system on dental plaque accumulation and the bonding-debonding process	11
Three-dimensional Evaluation of the Carriere Motion 3D Appliance in the treatment of Class II malocclusion	11
Factors affecting the efficacy of Invisalign in anterior tooth rotation	10
Long-term effects on alveolar bone with bone-anchored and tooth-anchored rapid palatal expansion	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
May 2025	10
March 2022	10
Authors’ response	10
Clear aligner therapy in the mixed dentition: Indications and practitioner perspectives	10
Orthodontic loading activates cell-specific autophagy in a force-dependent manner	10
Competitive or Cooperative?	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

Antimicrobial efficacy of zinc oxide nanoparticle-coated aligners on Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans	10
The lower bow-shaped curve as a novel reference frame to determine the lateral limit of the maxillary anterior arch for smile esthetics	10
Sleepiness in children with severe malocclusion compared with in children with neutral occlusion	10
Authors’ response	10
Editorial Board	10
Patient-provider communication during consultations for elective dental procedures: A scoping review	9
Occlusal contact changes in patients treated with clear aligners: A retrospective evaluation using digital dental models	9
A 3-dimensional evaluation of available retromolar space for the application of ramal plates	9
Comparison of treatment effects with or without miniscrews for maxillary protraction in growing patients with Class III malocclusion	9
Editorial Board	9
Caries detection and characterization in pediatric patients using iTero 5D near-infrared technology	9
Questions regarding the cephalometric evaluation of intrusion of maxillary posterior teeth	9
Authors’ response	9
Authors’ response	9
Editorial Board	9
Comparing the esthetic impact of virtual mandibular advancement, bichectomy, jawline, and their combination	9
Three-dimensional measurement of periodontal support during surgical orthodontic treatment of high-angle skeletal Class III malocclusion: A retrospective study	9
August 2022	9
Online Only Abstracts	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
Treatment acceptance in adult patients with anterior open bite: A National Dental Practice-Based Research Network study	9
Required vs recommended	9
Queries regarding maxillary molar distalization with a 2-week clear aligner protocol in patients with Class II malocclusion	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
Esthetic evaluation of incisor inclination and anterior vertical facial height	9
Maxillary molar distalization using Invisalign	9
Table of Contents	9
You charge what?	9
Artificial neural networks and deep learning	9
A review of oral pathology in orthodontics. Part 1: Soft-tissue pathology	8
Information for readers	8
Authors’ response	8
Cervical headgear therapy and sleep-related attributes	8
The uses of 3-dimensional printing technology in orthodontic offices in North America	8
Editorial Board	8
Online Only Abstracts	8
Erratum	8
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	8
August 2025	8
Whistleblowing	8
Patient perception of orthodontists with different stereotypes: development, psychometric properties, and application of an assessment instrument	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
Agita	8
Should I or shouldn’t I?	8
Effects of a flash-free system on dental plaque accumulation and bonding-debonding process: A clinical study	8
Online Only Abstracts	8
Online Only Abstracts	8
Metagenomic analysis of oral and intestinal microbiome of patients during the initial stage of orthodontic treatment	8
It’s a secret	8
Top Reviewers of 2023	8
Accuracy of a new, slim, and rigid CAD-CAM transfer tray: An in vivo study	8
A surgeon’s perspective on the uncorrected skeletal deformity. Part II: The role of esthetic surgery for orthognathic camouflage	8
Simvastatin encapsulated in exosomes can enhance its inhibition of relapse after orthodontic tooth movement	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
Assessment of deep learning technique for fully automated mandibular segmentation	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
Training, use, and modifications related to artificial intelligence in postgraduate orthodontic programs in North America	7
Table of Contents	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
January 2024	7
Authors’ response	7
Applicability of neutral electrolyzed water for cleaning contaminated fixed orthodontic appliances	7
Comparison of shear bond strengths of clear aligner attachments to full-contour zirconia crowns with different sandblasting times and primers: An in vitro study	7
Information for readers	7
Stress and anxiety in orthodontic residents during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic	7
Accuracy and reliability of tooth widths and Bolton ratios measured by ClinCheck Pro	7
Predictability of overbite control with the Invisalign appliance comparing SmartTrack with precision bite ramps to EX30	7
“Over-reviewing” of research? An analysis of orthodontic reviews	7
WITHDRAWN: A method to isolate forces and moments applied to teeth: An in vitro experiment	7
Authors’ response	7
Be there	7
Comparative cone-beam computed tomographic evaluation of maxillary incisor intrusion and associated root resorption: Intrusion arch vs mini-implants	7
Accuracy of mandibular repositioning surgery using new technology: Computer-aided design and manufacturing customized surgical cutting guides and fixation plates	7
Evaluation of the color stability of attachments made with different resin composites	7
Editorial Board	7
Comparing different software packages for measuring the oropharynx and minimum cross-sectional area	7
Perceived efficacy of extrusion of maxillary lateral incisors with aligners	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
Corrigendum	7
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	7
January 2022	7
Erratum	7
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	7
Questions regarding the factors influencing the treatment plan in Class II malocclusion	7
The evidentiary value of orthodontic records	7
Editorial Board	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
Assessment of clear aligner accuracy of 2 clear aligners systems	7
Oral health–related quality of life changes during phase 1 Class II malocclusion treatment using Frankel 2 and Twin-block appliances: A short-term follow-up study	6
Editor’s response	6
Fundamental consistency	6
Craniofacial treatment protocol for a pediatric patient with obstructive sleep apnea and skeletal Class III malocclusion: A 13-year follow-up	6