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	159
July 2024	100
Table of Contents	98
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	93
Three-dimensional evaluation of skeletal and dental effects of treatment with maxillary skeletal expansion	85
Dental arch changes after open bite treatment with spurs associated with posterior build ups	72
Table of Contents	62
Biting off more than one can chew	61
Editorial Board	60
Questions regarding age-related changes in the effect of rapid maxillary expansion on the position of labially impacted maxillary canines	50
Query on evaluation of changes in the maxillary sinus of orthodontic patients with maxillary molar distalization using cone-beam computed tomography	48
Table of Contents	46
Is the cervical vertebral maturation method a reliable predictor of midpalatal suture maturation? A retrospective study	46
Orthodontist, be careful what you wish for	46
When history needs to be ignored	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	41
Long-term profile attractiveness of patients with Class I and Class II malocclusion treated with or without extractions: Overlooked insights?	41
Three-dimensional decision support system for treatment of canine impaction	40
Effect of chlorhexidine mouthwashes on periodontal parameters and extrinsic tooth staining in orthodontic patients	38
Clear aligner orthodontic treatment: An international modified Delphi consensus study	38
Top Reviewers of 2025	36
Effects of chronic restraint stress on orthodontic tooth movement and bone remodeling in rats	35
Does rapid maxillary expansion improve nasal airway obstruction? A computer fluid dynamics study in patients with nasal mucosa hypertrophy and obstructive adenoids	34
Editorial Board	34
Erratum	34

Morphologic variations in the craniofacial structures in Japanese adults and their relationship with sex differences	34
Redirecting mandibular growth through orthodontic dentoalveolar height development in growing patients with Class III malocclusion undergoing maxillary orthopedic protraction	34
Orofacial dysfunction, nonnutritive sucking habits, and dental caries influence malocclusion in children aged 8-10 years	33
Evaluation of pulpal blood flow during orthodontic space closure: Prospective clinical trial	33
Face comparison analysis of patients with orthognathic surgery treatment using cloud computing–based face recognition application programming interfaces	31
Lingual bracket transfer accuracy of double vacuum-formed indirect bonding tray using 3D-printed model: an in vivo study	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
Information for readers	28
Accuracy of dental arch form in customized fixed labial orthodontic appliances	28
The American Board of Orthodontics: Scenario-based clinical examination development and preparation	28
Improving interproximal surface reconstruction via artificial intelligence–based tooth segmentation with crown-root integrated models: A preliminary study	28
Oral appliance influence on jaw function in obstructive sleep apnea	28
Do patients treated with Invisalign have less swelling after orthognathic surgery than those with fixed orthodontic appliances?	27
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	27
Reducing the quality of our evidence base by publishing at any cost	27
Comparison of maxillary anterior tooth movement between Invisalign and fixed appliances	26
An objective method for assessing the maturation of bone sutures involved in the rapid maxillary expansion	26
Lower lip changes after overjet reduction with and without mandibular incisor retraction	26
Biomechanical effects of attachment designs on maxillary molar expansion with clear aligners: A 3-dimensional finite elements analysis using a single patient model	26
More than meets the eye	25
Factors influencing prophylactic extraction of mandibular third molars in orthodontic practice: A cross-sectional study	25
Artificial intelligence models in generating responses to general orthodontic questions: Comment	25
Treatment duration by morphology and location of impacted maxillary canines: A cone-beam computed tomography investigation	25
Effect of smile on facial attractiveness before and after orthodontic treatment in females with more attractive and less attractive facial background	25
Questions regarding the effect of injectable platelet-rich fibrin and alkaline phosphatase levels on the rate of tooth movement	24
Questions regarding the stability of 2 types of miniscrews	24
April 2024	24
Factors influencing pterygomaxillary suture split after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in late adolescents and young adults: A cone-beam computed tomography study	24
Information for readers	23
Undisputed responsibility	23
Table of Contents	23
Queries regarding the percentage of patients who switch from Invisalign to braces	23
Effect of pulsed electromagnetic field on the duration of orthodontic treatment	22
Table of Contents	21
Randomized multicenter study on the plaque removal efficacy of 2 interdental brushes around the base of orthodontic brackets	21
Buccal bone changes after rapid maxillary expansion in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate	21
Table of Contents	21
Comparison of the effects of total arch intrusion treatment in adolescents and adults: A pilot study	20
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	20
Nanomechanical and bending properties of nickel-titanium orthodontics archwires by depth-sensing indentation	20
DLX6 and MSX1 from saliva samples as potential predictors of mandibular size: A cross-sectional study	19
Limiting corporate interference	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
The reliability of analytical reference lines for determining esthetically pleasing lip position: An assessment of consistency, sensitivity, and specificity	18
Sample size calculation for an artificial intelligence study	18
A comparison of children’s experiences with fixed and removable functional appliances: A qualitative study	18
Root resorption in Class II malocclusion treatment with and without maxillary premolar extractions	18
Authors’ response	18
Assessment of the bone thickness of the palate on cone-beam computed tomography for placement of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion appliances	18
Orthodontic correction of a skeletal Class II malocclusion with severe gummy smile by total intrusion of the maxillary dentition	18

Authors’ response	17
Treatment change comparisons between skeletal Class I and II white adolescents with 3 different vertical divergencies—Part 2: Holdaway difference	17
High-dimensional data	17
Authors’ response	17
Authors’ response	17
Authors’ response	17
Authors’ response	16
A clinical approach to managing open-bite malocclusion associated with severe crowding	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
Table of Contents	16
Information for readers	16
Authors’ response	16
Accuracy of 3-dimensional printed bracket transfer tray using an in-office indirect bonding system	16
Query on flexible and rigid guidance in skeletally-anchored maxillary molar distalization: The miniscrew-supported pendulum vs the Beneslider	16
Dimensional and morphologic characteristics of unilateral impacted maxillary central incisors	16
Comparison of pleasant and unpleasant smile characteristics in the perception of the laypeople in an Iranian population	15
Editorial Board	15
April 2026 Continuing Education	15
Are changes in malocclusion associated with adulthood psychosocial well-being?	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
How environmentally friendly is the disposal of clear aligners? A gas chromatography-mass spectrometry study	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
Information for readers	14
Comparison of the effectiveness of piezocision and microosteoperforation in leveling mandibular anterior teeth	14
Skeletal expansion using a miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in a 50-year-old patient	14
Unplanned molar intrusion after Invisalign treatment	14
Eruption path of permanent maxillary canines after secondary alveolar bone graft in patients with nonsyndromic complete unilateral cleft lip and palate	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
Automated assessment of mandibular shape asymmetry in 3-dimensions	14
Acceptable esthetic limits for maxillary dental midline shift and mandibular asymmetry: Who notices what and how much?	14
Authors’ response	14
Author’s response	13
Authors’ response	13
Table of Contents	13
Information for readers	13
September 2024	13
Information for readers	13
Authors’ response	13
Authors’ response	12
May 2023	12
Authors’ response	12
Authors’ response	12
Table of Contents	12
Queries regarding the influence of orofacial dysfunction, nonnutritive sucking habits, and dental caries on malocclusion in children aged 8-10 years	12
Editorial Board	12
Information for readers	12
Editorial Board	12
Questions regarding long-term effects on the alveolar bone with bone-anchored and tooth-anchored rapid palatal expansion	11
The role of artificial intelligence in providing accurate and reliable information on surgically-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A cross-sectional study	11
Predictability of mesiodistal tip of maxillary central incisors in clear aligner therapy	11
The orthodontic extraction of second premolars: The influence on airway volume	11
Erratum	11
Comparison of in vivo failure of precipitation-coated hydroxyapatite temporary anchorage devices with that of uncoated temporary anchorage devices over 18 months	11
What is risk management (and why should I care?)	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
Queries regarding the effects of a flash-free system on dental plaque accumulation and the bonding-debonding process	11
Long-term survival of 57 premolars consecutively transplanted to premolar sites	11
Orthodontic repositioning of a lingually positioned transmigrated mandibular canine	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
Missing data, part 4. Missing data in the outcomes vs in the covariates	11
Caries detection and characterization in pediatric patients using iTero 5D near-infrared technology	10
Comparison of treatment effects with or without miniscrews for maxillary protraction in growing patients with Class III malocclusion	10
Editorial Board	10
Clear aligners in North America: Where are we?	10
Three-dimensional Evaluation of the Carriere Motion 3D Appliance in the treatment of Class II malocclusion	10
Invaluable autonomy	10
Sleepiness in children with severe malocclusion compared with in children with neutral occlusion	10
Authors’ response	10
Antimicrobial efficacy of zinc oxide nanoparticle-coated aligners on Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans	10
Comparison of 3 different bone-borne type expansion appliances used in surgically-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A finite element analysis	10
Concerns regarding “The role of artificial intelligence in providing accurate and reliable information on surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion: A cross sectional study”	10
Table of Contents	10
Leave the dogma. Return to science	10
Questions regarding whether patients treated with Invisalign have less swelling after orthognathic surgery than those with fixed orthodontic appliances	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
Clear aligner therapy in the mixed dentition: Indications and practitioner perspectives	10
The role of sagittal maxillary-mandibular relationships on perceptions of facial shape esthetics: A three-dimensional morphometric analysis	10
Table of Contents	9

August 2022	9
May 2025	9
Authors’ response	9
Editorial Board	9
Artificial neural networks and deep learning	9
Factors affecting the efficacy of Invisalign in anterior tooth rotation	9
Biomechanical effects of different initial posterior inclinations during extraction space closure with clear aligners: A finite element analysis	9
Questions regarding the cephalometric evaluation of intrusion of maxillary posterior teeth	9
Maxillary molar distalization using Invisalign	9
Online Only Abstracts	9
Authors’ response	9
Editorial Board	9
Editorial Board	9
Queries regarding cephalometric effects of Twin-block and van Beek Headgear-Activator in the correction of Class II malocclusion	9
A 3-dimensional evaluation of available retromolar space for the application of ramal plates	9
Treatment acceptance in adult patients with anterior open bite: A National Dental Practice-Based Research Network study	9
Information for readers	9
Three-dimensional measurement of periodontal support during surgical orthodontic treatment of high-angle skeletal Class III malocclusion: A retrospective study	9
Competitive or Cooperative?	9
Comparing the esthetic impact of virtual mandibular advancement, bichectomy, jawline, and their combination	9
Efficacy of clear aligners vs rapid palatal expanders on palatal volume and surface area in mixed dentition patients: A randomized controlled trial	9
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?	9
Prediction of root and alveolar bone position during orthodontic therapy without additional radiation: A comparative validation study	9
Online Only Abstracts	8
Stress and anxiety in orthodontic residents during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic	8
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	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
Accuracy of a new, slim, and rigid CAD-CAM transfer tray: An in vivo study	8
Required vs recommended	8
Authors’ response	8
August 2025	8
Online Only Abstracts	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
Top Reviewers of 2023	8
Authors’ response	8
Whistleblowing	8
Simvastatin encapsulated in exosomes can enhance its inhibition of relapse after orthodontic tooth movement	8
Perceived efficacy of extrusion of maxillary lateral incisors with aligners	8
Should I or shouldn’t I?	8
Queries regarding maxillary molar distalization with a 2-week clear aligner protocol in patients with Class II malocclusion	8
Editorial Board	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
Online Only Abstracts	8
It’s a secret	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
Effects of a flash-free system on dental plaque accumulation and bonding-debonding process: A clinical study	8
A surgeon’s perspective on the uncorrected skeletal deformity. Part II: The role of esthetic surgery for orthognathic camouflage	8
Cervical headgear therapy and sleep-related attributes	8
Patient-provider communication during consultations for elective dental procedures: A scoping review	8
Agita	8
Erratum	8
A review of oral pathology in orthodontics. Part 1: Soft-tissue pathology	8
Authors’ response	7
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	7
Questions regarding the factors influencing the treatment plan in Class II malocclusion	7
Editorial Board	7
Training, use, and modifications related to artificial intelligence in postgraduate orthodontic programs in North America	7
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	7
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
“Over-reviewing” of research? An analysis of orthodontic reviews	7
Table of Contents	7
Be there	7
Information for readers	7
Applicability of neutral electrolyzed water for cleaning contaminated fixed orthodontic appliances	7
Accuracy of mandibular repositioning surgery using new technology: Computer-aided design and manufacturing customized surgical cutting guides and fixation plates	7
Metagenomic analysis of oral and intestinal microbiome of patients during the initial stage of orthodontic treatment	7
Assessment of clear aligner accuracy of 2 clear aligners systems	7
Occlusal contact changes in patients treated with clear aligners: A retrospective evaluation using digital dental models	7
The uses of 3-dimensional printing technology in orthodontic offices in North America	7
Editorial Board	7
June 2022 Continuing Education	7
January 2024	7
The evidentiary value of orthodontic records	7
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	7
Patient perception of orthodontists with different stereotypes: development, psychometric properties, and application of an assessment instrument	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
Predictability of overbite control with the Invisalign appliance comparing SmartTrack with precision bite ramps to EX30	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
Authors’ response	7
Craniofacial treatment protocol for a pediatric patient with obstructive sleep apnea and skeletal Class III malocclusion: A 13-year follow-up	6
Authors’ response	6
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	6
Anterior palatal bone thickness: A retrospective cross-sectional cone-beam computed tomography pilot study in children and adolescents	6
Cone-beam computed tomography and digital model analysis of maxillary buccal alveolar bone thickness for vertical temporary skeletal anchorage device placement	6
Fundamental consistency	6
Influence of orthodontic bracket prescription on smile attractiveness in patients with different sagittal skeletal patterns: A 3-dimensional cross-sectional study	6
Table of Contents	6
Evaluation of facial profile and incisor inclination preferences in orthodontically treated borderline nonextraction and extraction Class I and mild Class II malocclusions	6
Broken trust	6
Long-term stability of Class II malocclusion treatment with the cantilever bite jumper	6
Editor’s response	6
Evaluation of the color stability of attachments made with different resin composites	6
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	6