American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Article	Citations
It’s all in the open	98
Woulda, shoulda, coulda?	75
Table of Contents	73
Effect of chlorhexidine mouthwashes on periodontal parameters and extrinsic tooth staining in orthodontic patients	67
Editorial Board	67
Smile attractiveness in patients treated with or without 4 premolar extractions: A 36-year follow-up	64
Evaluation of pulpal blood flow during orthodontic space closure: Prospective clinical trial	57
Biting off more than one can chew	53
Erratum	51
Table of Contents	48
Table of Contents	46
July 2024	41
When history needs to be ignored	39
Redirecting mandibular growth through orthodontic dentoalveolar height development in growing patients with Class III malocclusion undergoing maxillary orthopedic protraction	37
The effect of piezocision vs no piezocision on maxillary extraction space closure: A split-mouth, randomized controlled clinical trial	36
Does rapid maxillary expansion improve nasal airway obstruction? A computer fluid dynamics study in patients with nasal mucosa hypertrophy and obstructive adenoids	36
Morphologic variations in the craniofacial structures in Japanese adults and their relationship with sex differences	36
Clinical expression of programmed rotation and uprighting of bilateral winged maxillary central incisors with the Invisalign appliance: A retrospective study	35
Oral appliance influence on jaw function in obstructive sleep apnea	34
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	33
Face comparison analysis of patients with orthognathic surgery treatment using cloud computing–based face recognition application programming interfaces	32
Dental arch changes after open bite treatment with spurs associated with posterior build ups	31
Long-term profile attractiveness of patients with Class I and Class II malocclusion treated with or without extractions: Overlooked insights?	30
Questions regarding age-related changes in the effect of rapid maxillary expansion on the position of labially impacted maxillary canines	30
Orofacial dysfunction, nonnutritive sucking habits, and dental caries influence malocclusion in children aged 8-10 years	29

Orthodontist, be careful what you wish for	29
Query on evaluation of changes in the maxillary sinus of orthodontic patients with maxillary molar distalization using cone-beam computed tomography	29
The American Board of Orthodontics: Scenario-based clinical examination development and preparation	28
Three-dimensional decision support system for treatment of canine impaction	27
Long-term evaluation of maxillary molar position after distalization using modified C-palatal plates in patients with and without second molar eruption	27
Three-dimensional evaluation of skeletal and dental effects of treatment with maxillary skeletal expansion	26
Accuracy of dental arch form in customized fixed labial orthodontic appliances	26
Lingual bracket transfer accuracy of double vacuum-formed indirect bonding tray using 3D-printed model: an in vivo study	26
Comparison of clinical outcomes between Invisalign and conventional fixed appliance therapies in adult patients with severe deep overbite treated with nonextraction	25
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	25
Facial profile study using 3-dimensional photographs to assess esthetic preferences of Hong Kong Chinese orthognathic patients and laypersons	25
Undisputed responsibility	24
Queries regarding the percentage of patients who switch from Invisalign to braces	24
Age differences in relation to bone thickness and length of the zygomatic process of the maxilla, infrazygomatic crest, and buccal shelf area	24
Table of Contents	24
Information for readers	23
Table of Contents	23
It’s all about relationships	22
DLX6 and MSX1 from saliva samples as potential predictors of mandibular size: A cross-sectional study	22
Reducing the quality of our evidence base by publishing at any cost	21
Questions regarding the effect of injectable platelet-rich fibrin and alkaline phosphatase levels on the rate of tooth movement	21
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	21
The reliability of analytical reference lines for determining esthetically pleasing lip position: An assessment of consistency, sensitivity, and specificity	21
Table of Contents	21
Randomized multicenter study on the plaque removal efficacy of 2 interdental brushes around the base of orthodontic brackets	21
Effect of pulsed electromagnetic field on the duration of orthodontic treatment	21
Orthodontic clinical trials: Evaluating outcomes that actually matter	20
Root resorption in Class II malocclusion treatment with and without maxillary premolar extractions	20
Questions regarding the stability of 2 types of miniscrews	20
Buccal bone changes after rapid maxillary expansion in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate	20
Factors influencing prophylactic extraction of mandibular third molars in orthodontic practice: A cross-sectional study	19
Lower lip changes after overjet reduction with and without mandibular incisor retraction	19
A comparison of children’s experiences with fixed and removable functional appliances: A qualitative study	19
Nanomechanical and bending properties of nickel-titanium orthodontics archwires by depth-sensing indentation	19
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
Assessment of the bone thickness of the palate on cone-beam computed tomography for placement of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion appliances	18
Artificial intelligence models in generating responses to general orthodontic questions: Comment	18
More than meets the eye	18
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	18
Short-term effects of microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion on the circummaxillary sutures in skeletally mature patients: A cone-beam computed tomography study	18
Treatment duration by morphology and location of impacted maxillary canines: A cone-beam computed tomography investigation	18
Sample size calculation for an artificial intelligence study	18
Orthodontic correction of a skeletal Class II malocclusion with severe gummy smile by total intrusion of the maxillary dentition	18
April 2024	18
Occlusal stress distribution in the human skull with permanent maxillary first molar extraction: A 3-dimensional finite element study	17
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	17
Risky business	17
Authors’ response	17
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	17

Do patients treated with Invisalign have less swelling after orthognathic surgery than those with fixed orthodontic appliances?	17
Treatment change comparisons between skeletal Class I and II white adolescents with 3 different vertical divergencies—Part 2: Holdaway difference	16
Acceptable esthetic limits for maxillary dental midline shift and mandibular asymmetry: Who notices what and how much?	16
Comparison of pleasant and unpleasant smile characteristics in the perception of the laypeople in an Iranian population	16
Dimensional and morphologic characteristics of unilateral impacted maxillary central incisors	16
High-dimensional data	16
Authors’ response	15
Symphysis and chin morphology	15
Authors’ response	15
Authors’ response	15
Authors’ response	15
Authors’ response	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
A finite element analysis of the effects of semipontic design on tooth movement during mesialization of the mandibular second molar with clear aligners	14
Comparison of the effectiveness of piezocision and microosteoperforation in leveling mandibular anterior teeth	14
Table of Contents	14
How environmentally friendly is the disposal of clear aligners? A gas chromatography-mass spectrometry study	14
Skeletal expansion using a miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in a 50-year-old patient	14
Temporomandibular joint condylar/fossa positional changes after Herbst and Xbow treatments in adolescents assessed through cone-beam computed tomography imaging: A randomized controlled trial	14
Midpalatal suture density ratio after rapid maxillary expansion evaluated by cone-beam computed tomography	14
Automated assessment of mandibular shape asymmetry in 3-dimensions	14
Information for readers	14
A clinical approach to managing open-bite malocclusion associated with severe crowding	14
Are changes in malocclusion associated with adulthood psychosocial well-being?	14
Effect of microimplant assisted rapid palatal expansion on bone-anchored maxillary protraction: A finite element analysis	14
Eruption path of permanent maxillary canines after secondary alveolar bone graft in patients with nonsyndromic complete unilateral cleft lip and palate	14
Authors’ response	14
Gender disparity of invited speakers at the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session: A cross-sectional analysis 2015-2023	14
Accuracy of 3-dimensional printed bracket transfer tray using an in-office indirect bonding system	14
Editorial Board	13
Queries regarding the effects of a flash-free system on dental plaque accumulation and the bonding-debonding process	13
Unplanned molar intrusion after Invisalign treatment	13
Information for readers	13
Information for readers	13
Educational debt and the gender gap: Understanding factors influencing orthodontists’ career decisions	13
Table of Contents	13
May 2023	13
Queries regarding the influence of orofacial dysfunction, nonnutritive sucking habits, and dental caries on malocclusion in children aged 8-10 years	12
Information for readers	12
September 2024	12
Erratum	12
Editorial Board	12
Author’s response	12
Comparison of in vivo failure of precipitation-coated hydroxyapatite temporary anchorage devices with that of uncoated temporary anchorage devices over 18 months	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
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	12
Table of Contents	12
Missing data, part 4. Missing data in the outcomes vs in the covariates	12
Authors’ response	12
Questions regarding long-term effects on the alveolar bone with bone-anchored and tooth-anchored rapid palatal expansion	11
Long-term effects on alveolar bone with bone-anchored and tooth-anchored rapid palatal expansion	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
Authors’ response	11
Information for readers	11
Authors’ response	11
Authors’ response	11
Variable torque in self-ligating brackets	11
Predictability of mesiodistal tip of maxillary central incisors in clear aligner therapy	11
Authors’ response	11
Authors’ response	11
Orthodontic repositioning of a lingually positioned transmigrated mandibular canine	11
Long-term survival of 57 premolars consecutively transplanted to premolar sites	11
What is risk management (and why should I care?)	11
Antimicrobial efficacy of zinc oxide nanoparticle-coated aligners on Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans	10
Clear aligner therapy in the mixed dentition: Indications and practitioner perspectives	10
You charge what?	10
August 2022	10
Online Only Abstracts	10
The orthodontic extraction of second premolars: The influence on airway volume	10
Three-dimensional Evaluation of the Carriere Motion 3D Appliance in the treatment of Class II malocclusion	10
Comparison of 3 different bone-borne type expansion appliances used in surgically-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A finite element analysis	10
Information for readers	10
Editorial Board	10
Common errors in randomized controlled trials submitted for publication to the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics	10
Orthodontic loading activates cell-specific autophagy in a force-dependent manner	10
Table of Contents	10
Maxillary molar distalization using Invisalign	10
Queries regarding cephalometric effects of Twin-block and van Beek Headgear-Activator in the correction of Class II malocclusion	10
Authors’ response	9
May 2025	9

March 2022	9
Factors affecting the efficacy of Invisalign in anterior tooth rotation	9
Esthetic evaluation of incisor inclination and anterior vertical facial height	9
Authors’ response	9
Online Only Abstracts	9
A 3-dimensional evaluation of available retromolar space for the application of ramal plates	9
Competitive or Cooperative?	9
Treatment acceptance in adult patients with anterior open bite: A National Dental Practice-Based Research Network study	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
Caries detection and characterization in pediatric patients using iTero 5D near-infrared technology	9
Three-dimensional measurement of periodontal support during surgical orthodontic treatment of high-angle skeletal Class III malocclusion: A retrospective study	9
Comparison of treatment effects with or without miniscrews for maxillary protraction in growing patients with Class III malocclusion	9
Effects of a flash-free system on dental plaque accumulation and bonding-debonding process: A clinical study	9
Biomechanical effects of different initial posterior inclinations during extraction space closure with clear aligners: A finite element analysis	9
Editorial Board	9
Comparing the esthetic impact of virtual mandibular advancement, bichectomy, jawline, and their combination	9
Questions regarding the cephalometric evaluation of intrusion of maxillary posterior teeth	9
Artificial neural networks and deep learning	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
It’s a secret	8
Information for readers	8
Queries regarding maxillary molar distalization with a 2-week clear aligner protocol in patients with Class II malocclusion	8
Required vs recommended	8
Assessment of deep learning technique for fully automated mandibular segmentation	8
Top Reviewers of 2023	8
Authors’ response	8
Erratum	8
Editorial Board	8
Should I or shouldn’t I?	8
Comparing different software packages for measuring the oropharynx and minimum cross-sectional area	8
Occlusal contact changes in patients treated with clear aligners: A retrospective evaluation using digital dental models	8
Accuracy and reliability of tooth widths and Bolton ratios measured by ClinCheck Pro	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
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
Cervical headgear therapy and sleep-related attributes	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
Agita	8
Online Only Abstracts	8
Editorial Board	8
Metagenomic analysis of oral and intestinal microbiome of patients during the initial stage of orthodontic treatment	8
Authors’ response	8
Editorial Board	8
Online Only Abstracts	8
Patient perception of orthodontists with different stereotypes: development, psychometric properties, and application of an assessment instrument	8
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	8
“Over-reviewing” of research? An analysis of orthodontic reviews	7
Stress and anxiety in orthodontic residents during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic	7
Three-dimensional analysis of mandibular characteristics in patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion and chin deviation	7
Comparative cone-beam computed tomographic evaluation of maxillary incisor intrusion and associated root resorption: Intrusion arch vs mini-implants	7
Ingress and egress	7
Table of Contents	7
Questions regarding the factors influencing the treatment plan in Class II malocclusion	7
October 2022	7
August 2025	7
Whistleblowing	7
Patient-provider communication during consultations for elective dental procedures: A scoping review	7
The uses of 3-dimensional printing technology in orthodontic offices in North America	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
Predictability of overbite control with the Invisalign appliance comparing SmartTrack with precision bite ramps to EX30	7
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	7
Be there	7
June 2022 Continuing Education	7
Perceived efficacy of extrusion of maxillary lateral incisors with aligners	7
Simvastatin encapsulated in exosomes can enhance its inhibition of relapse after orthodontic tooth movement	7
Orthodontists’ role in the treatment of dentofacial deformities: Where we are and where we need to be	7
A review of oral pathology in orthodontics. Part 1: Soft-tissue pathology	7
A surgeon’s perspective on the uncorrected skeletal deformity. Part II: The role of esthetic surgery for orthognathic camouflage	7
Assessment of clear aligner accuracy of 2 clear aligners systems	7
Information for readers	7
Authors’ response	7
January 2022	7
Training, use, and modifications related to artificial intelligence in postgraduate orthodontic programs in North America	7
Proximal enamel thickness of the permanent teeth: A systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Jean Pierre Joho, 1939-2022	6
Impact of orthodontic brackets on intraoral and extraoral scans	6
The effect of 4 first premolar extractions on the posterior Bolton ratio	6
Evaluation of the color stability of attachments made with different resin composites	6
Changes in occlusal function after surgical and nonsurgical treatment of anterior crossbite: A 2-year follow-up	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
Prevalence of dentin hypersensitivity after orthodontic treatment: A cross-sectional study	6
Broken trust	6
Minimum required length of orthodontic microimplant: a numerical simulation and clinical validation	6
Transverse dentoalveolar development in Chinese children and adolescents: A cross-sectional study using revised Andrews’ Element III analysis	6
Augmented corticotomy-assisted presurgical orthodontic treatment to prevent alveolar bone loss in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion	6
Consistency of orthodontists’ clinical decisions: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and theory development	6
A comparison of resin infiltration and microabrasion for postorthodontic white spot lesion	6
Fundamental consistency	6
Dehiscence and buccal bone thickness after rapid maxillary expansion in young patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate	6
Table of Contents	6
The evidentiary value of orthodontic records	6
Accuracy of mandibular repositioning surgery using new technology: Computer-aided design and manufacturing customized surgical cutting guides and fixation plates	6
The predictability of the mandibular curve of Spee leveling with the Invisalign appliance	6