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	176
July 2024	115
Table of Contents	91
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	83
Table of Contents	73
Biting off more than one can chew	69
Questions regarding age-related changes in the effect of rapid maxillary expansion on the position of labially impacted maxillary canines	65
Orthodontist, be careful what you wish for	55
Query on evaluation of changes in the maxillary sinus of orthodontic patients with maxillary molar distalization using cone-beam computed tomography	55
Is the cervical vertebral maturation method a reliable predictor of midpalatal suture maturation? A retrospective study	54
Table of Contents	53
When history needs to be ignored	51
Long-term profile attractiveness of patients with Class I and Class II malocclusion treated with or without extractions: Overlooked insights?	48
Top Reviewers of 2025	47
Editorial Board	46
Erratum	44
Accuracy of dental arch form in customized fixed labial orthodontic appliances	42
The American Board of Orthodontics: Scenario-based clinical examination development and preparation	41
Information for readers	39
Improving interproximal surface reconstruction via artificial intelligence–based tooth segmentation with crown-root integrated models: A preliminary study	39
Morphologic variations in the craniofacial structures in Japanese adults and their relationship with sex differences	37
Effects of chronic restraint stress on orthodontic tooth movement and bone remodeling in rats	37
Orofacial dysfunction, nonnutritive sucking habits, and dental caries influence malocclusion in children aged 8-10 years	37
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	36
Evaluation of pulpal blood flow during orthodontic space closure: Prospective clinical trial	35

Redirecting mandibular growth through orthodontic dentoalveolar height development in growing patients with Class III malocclusion undergoing maxillary orthopedic protraction	35
Oral appliance influence on jaw function in obstructive sleep apnea	34
Face comparison analysis of patients with orthognathic surgery treatment using cloud computing–based face recognition application programming interfaces	34
Information for readers	33
Three-dimensional decision support system for treatment of canine impaction	31
Lingual bracket transfer accuracy of double vacuum-formed indirect bonding tray using 3D-printed model: an in vivo study	31
Effect of chlorhexidine mouthwashes on periodontal parameters and extrinsic tooth staining in orthodontic patients	31
Does rapid maxillary expansion improve nasal airway obstruction? A computer fluid dynamics study in patients with nasal mucosa hypertrophy and obstructive adenoids	31
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	31
Lower lip changes after overjet reduction with and without mandibular incisor retraction	30
Reducing the quality of our evidence base by publishing at any cost	30
Do patients treated with Invisalign have less swelling after orthognathic surgery than those with fixed orthodontic appliances?	30
Clear aligner orthodontic treatment: An international modified Delphi consensus study	30
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	30
Treatment duration by morphology and location of impacted maxillary canines: A cone-beam computed tomography investigation	29
An objective method for assessing the maturation of bone sutures involved in the rapid maxillary expansion	29
Factors influencing prophylactic extraction of mandibular third molars in orthodontic practice: A cross-sectional study	28
Artificial intelligence models in generating responses to general orthodontic questions: Comment	28
Effect of smile on facial attractiveness before and after orthodontic treatment in females with more attractive and less attractive facial background	28
More than meets the eye	27
Questions regarding the effect of injectable platelet-rich fibrin and alkaline phosphatase levels on the rate of tooth movement	27
Questions regarding the stability of 2 types of miniscrews	27
April 2024	26
Information for readers	25
Undisputed responsibility	25
Table of Contents	25
Queries regarding the percentage of patients who switch from Invisalign to braces	25
Randomized multicenter study on the plaque removal efficacy of 2 interdental brushes around the base of orthodontic brackets	24
Table of Contents	24
Table of Contents	24
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	22
Buccal bone changes after rapid maxillary expansion in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate	22
Comparison of the effects of total arch intrusion treatment in adolescents and adults: A pilot study	22
Limiting corporate interference	21
Sample size calculation for an artificial intelligence study	21
The reliability of analytical reference lines for determining esthetically pleasing lip position: An assessment of consistency, sensitivity, and specificity	21
Root resorption in Class II malocclusion treatment with and without maxillary premolar extractions	21
DLX6 and MSX1 from saliva samples as potential predictors of mandibular size: A cross-sectional study	20
Orthodontic correction of a skeletal Class II malocclusion with severe gummy smile by total intrusion of the maxillary dentition	20
Table of Contents	19
A comparison of children’s experiences with fixed and removable functional appliances: A qualitative study	19
The confidence gap: Between objective skill gains and subjective self-efficacy in digital cephalometric training	18
Anatomic assessment of palatal temporary skeletal anchorage devices insertion sites among patients with cleidocranial dysplasia vs controls: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography analysis	18
Biomechanical effects of attachment designs on maxillary molar expansion with clear aligners: A 3-dimensional finite elements analysis using a single patient model	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
Comparison of maxillary anterior tooth movement between Invisalign and fixed appliances	18
Authors’ response	17
How environmentally friendly is the disposal of clear aligners? A gas chromatography-mass spectrometry study	17
A finite element analysis of the effects of semipontic design on tooth movement during mesialization of the mandibular second molar with clear aligners	17

Authors’ response	17
Authors’ response	17
Comparison of pleasant and unpleasant smile characteristics in the perception of the laypeople in an Iranian population	17
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
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	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
Authors’ response	16
High-dimensional data	16
Query on flexible and rigid guidance in skeletally-anchored maxillary molar distalization: The miniscrew-supported pendulum vs the Beneslider	16
Comparison of the effectiveness of piezocision and microosteoperforation in leveling mandibular anterior teeth	15
April 2026 Continuing Education	15
Editorial Board	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
Dimensional and morphologic characteristics of unilateral impacted maxillary central incisors	15
Authors’ response	15
Skeletal expansion using a miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in a 50-year-old patient	15
Unplanned molar intrusion after Invisalign treatment	15
Gender disparity of invited speakers at the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session: A cross-sectional analysis 2015-2023	15
Editorial Board	15
Acceptable esthetic limits for maxillary dental midline shift and mandibular asymmetry: Who notices what and how much?	14
Author’s response	14
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	14
Information for readers	14
Are changes in malocclusion associated with adulthood psychosocial well-being?	14
Information for readers	14
Table of Contents	14
Orthodontic repositioning of a lingually positioned transmigrated mandibular canine	14
September 2024	14
Table of Contents	13
Queries regarding the influence of orofacial dysfunction, nonnutritive sucking habits, and dental caries on malocclusion in children aged 8-10 years	13
Authors’ response	13
Table of Contents	13
Questions regarding long-term effects on the alveolar bone with bone-anchored and tooth-anchored rapid palatal expansion	13
May 2023	13
Information for readers	13
Editorial Board	13
Authors’ response	13
Information for readers	13
Three-dimensional Evaluation of the Carriere Motion 3D Appliance in the treatment of Class II malocclusion	12
Authors’ response	12
Authors’ response	12
Authors’ response	12
Editorial Board	12
Queries regarding the effects of a flash-free system on dental plaque accumulation and the bonding-debonding process	12
The orthodontic extraction of second premolars: The influence on airway volume	12
Erratum	11
What is risk management (and why should I care?)	11
Long-term survival of 57 premolars consecutively transplanted to premolar sites	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
Predictability of mesiodistal tip of maxillary central incisors in clear aligner therapy	11
Clear aligner therapy in the mixed dentition: Indications and practitioner perspectives	11
Concerns regarding “The role of artificial intelligence in providing accurate and reliable information on surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion: A cross sectional study”	11
Invaluable autonomy	11
Comparison of 3 different bone-borne type expansion appliances used in surgically-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A finite element analysis	11
Clear aligners in North America: Where are we?	11
The role of sagittal maxillary-mandibular relationships on perceptions of facial shape esthetics: A three-dimensional morphometric analysis	11
Evaluation of the correlation between dental arch width and dentofacial parameters using cone-beam computed tomography: A retrospective analysis	11
Information for readers	10
Table of Contents	10
May 2025	10
Observations on evaluating the predictive value of quantitative parameters: Can bone density and maxillary transverse dimensions serve as reliable indicators of midpalatal suture maturation stages?	10
Questions regarding whether patients treated with Invisalign have less swelling after orthognathic surgery than those with fixed orthodontic appliances	10
Authors’ response	10
Sleepiness in children with severe malocclusion compared with in children with neutral occlusion	10
August 2022	10
Editorial Board	10
Questions regarding the cephalometric evaluation of intrusion of maxillary posterior teeth	10
Authors’ response	10
Comparison of in vivo failure of precipitation-coated hydroxyapatite temporary anchorage devices with that of uncoated temporary anchorage devices over 18 months	10
Antimicrobial efficacy of zinc oxide nanoparticle-coated aligners on Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans	10
Queries regarding cephalometric effects of Twin-block and van Beek Headgear-Activator in the correction of Class II malocclusion	10
Treatment acceptance in adult patients with anterior open bite: A National Dental Practice-Based Research Network study	10
A 3-dimensional evaluation of available retromolar space for the application of ramal plates	10
Editorial Board	10
Leave the dogma. Return to science	10
Competitive or Cooperative?	10
Caries detection and characterization in pediatric patients using iTero 5D near-infrared technology	10
Biomechanical effects of different initial posterior inclinations during extraction space closure with clear aligners: A finite element analysis	10

Online Only Abstracts	10
Authors’ response	10
Factors affecting the efficacy of Invisalign in anterior tooth rotation	9
Editorial Board	9
Authors’ response	9
Cervical headgear therapy and sleep-related attributes	9
The uses of 3-dimensional printing technology in orthodontic offices in North America	9
Editorial Board	9
Comparison of treatment effects with or without miniscrews for maxillary protraction in growing patients with Class III malocclusion	9
Prediction of root and alveolar bone position during orthodontic therapy without additional radiation: A comparative validation study	9
Artificial neural networks and deep learning	9
Required vs recommended	9
Perceived efficacy of extrusion of maxillary lateral incisors with aligners	9
Agita	9
Effect of incisor retraction magnitude and movement pattern on root resorption after premolar extraction in adults	9
Three-dimensional measurement of periodontal support during surgical orthodontic treatment of high-angle skeletal Class III malocclusion: A retrospective study	9
Efficacy of clear aligners vs rapid palatal expanders on palatal volume and surface area in mixed dentition patients: A randomized controlled trial	9
Queries regarding maxillary molar distalization with a 2-week clear aligner protocol in patients with Class II malocclusion	9
August 2025	9
Accuracy of a new, slim, and rigid CAD-CAM transfer tray: An in vivo study	9
Comparing the esthetic impact of virtual mandibular advancement, bichectomy, jawline, and their combination	9
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
Whistleblowing	8
Should I or shouldn’t I?	8
Metagenomic analysis of oral and intestinal microbiome of patients during the initial stage of orthodontic treatment	8
Effects of a flash-free system on dental plaque accumulation and bonding-debonding process: A clinical study	8
Editorial Board	8
Evaluation of pharyngeal airway volume, soft-tissue changes, and risk of obstructive sleep apnea after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion using cone-beam	8
Online Only Abstracts	8
Online Only Abstracts	8
Assessment of deep learning technique for fully automated mandibular segmentation	8
“Over-reviewing” of research? An analysis of orthodontic reviews	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
Authors’ response	8
Training, use, and modifications related to artificial intelligence in postgraduate orthodontic programs in North America	8
Top Reviewers of 2023	8
A review of oral pathology in orthodontics. Part 1: Soft-tissue pathology	8
Erratum	8
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	8
It’s a secret	8
Simvastatin encapsulated in exosomes can enhance its inhibition of relapse after orthodontic tooth movement	8
Occlusal contact changes in patients treated with clear aligners: A retrospective evaluation using digital dental models	8
Changes in occlusal function after surgical and nonsurgical treatment of anterior crossbite: A 2-year follow-up	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
Three-dimensional digital evaluation of tooth symmetry and volume in patients with missing and peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors	7
Authors’ response	7
Editorial Board	7
Editorial Board	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
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
Associations of miniscrew length with long-term skeletal, dentoalveolar, and nasal airflow changes after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A retrospective cohort study	7
January 2024	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
October 2022	7
Be there	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
Table of Contents	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
Patient perception of orthodontists with different stereotypes: development, psychometric properties, and application of an assessment instrument	7
Assessment of clear aligner accuracy of 2 clear aligners systems	7
Information for readers	7
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	7
Erratum	7
Editorial Board	7
Authors’ response	7
Evaluation of the effect of trimline types of clear aligners on esthetic perception using eye-tracking technology and visual analog scale	7
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	7
The evidentiary value of orthodontic records	7
Predictability of overbite control with the Invisalign appliance comparing SmartTrack with precision bite ramps to EX30	7
Patient-provider communication during consultations for elective dental procedures: A scoping review	7
Questions regarding the factors influencing the treatment plan in Class II malocclusion	7
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	7
July 2026 Continuing Education	6
Influence of orthodontic bracket prescription on smile attractiveness in patients with different sagittal skeletal patterns: A 3-dimensional cross-sectional study	6
Microbiological evaluation in invisible aligner chemical cleaning methods against Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans	6
Conventional and self-ligating lingual orthodontic treatment outcomes in Class I nonextraction patients: A comparative study with the American Board of Orthodontics Objective Grading System	6
Craniofacial and atlas vertebra structures in patients with maxillary palatally displaced canines: A cone-beam computed tomography-based retrospective study	6
Short-term stability of anterior open bite treatment with clear aligners in adults	6
Impact of Dental Aesthetic Index characteristics on the severity levels of malocclusion in a non-White population	6
Erratum	6
Craniofacial form differences between obese and nonobese children	6
Broken trust	6
Differences in the 3-dimensional aging changes of the lips among female adults with skeletal Class I, II, and III malocclusion	6
Traction of impacted and stacked maxillary anterior teeth with precise biomechanics followed by torque control using gate spring	6
Jean Pierre Joho, 1939-2022	6
Effects of local vs systemic administration of CXCR4 inhibitor AMD3100 on orthodontic tooth movement in rats	6
Effect of lip thickness and competency on soft-tissue changes	6
Smile frameworks defined by the patient’s facial pattern: A cross-sectional study	6
Prevalence of dentin hypersensitivity after orthodontic treatment: A cross-sectional study	6
The American Board of Orthodontics: Written examination development, modification, and preparation recommendations	6
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	6
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
The mechanical effect of geometric design of attachments in invisible orthodontics	6
Long-term relapse of anterior teeth in orthodontic patients treated with and without premolar extractions using a 3-dimensional surface mesh analysis	6