American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Article	Citations
It’s all in the open	77
Woulda, shoulda, coulda?	69
Table of Contents	64
Query on evaluation of changes in the maxillary sinus of orthodontic patients with maxillary molar distalization using cone-beam computed tomography	59
Association between incisor positions and amount of interdental stripping in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment	59
Editorial Board	56
Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on orthodontic patients and their attitude to orthodontic treatment	51
Questions regarding age-related changes in the effect of rapid maxillary expansion on the position of labially impacted maxillary canines	51
Orthodontist, be careful what you wish for	45
Three-dimensional evaluation of skeletal and dental effects of treatment with maxillary skeletal expansion	44
Effect of chlorhexidine mouthwashes on periodontal parameters and extrinsic tooth staining in orthodontic patients	44
The effect of piezocision vs no piezocision on maxillary extraction space closure: A split-mouth, randomized controlled clinical trial	43
Nano-Bio Fusion Gingival Gel in the management of fixed orthodontic treatment-induced gingivitis: An empirical study	43
Smile attractiveness in patients treated with or without 4 premolar extractions: A 36-year follow-up	43
Evaluation of pulpal blood flow during orthodontic space closure: Prospective clinical trial	42
Does rapid maxillary expansion improve nasal airway obstruction? A computer fluid dynamics study in patients with nasal mucosa hypertrophy and obstructive adenoids	40
Dental arch changes after open bite treatment with spurs associated with posterior build ups	37
Biting off more than one can chew	36
Face comparison analysis of patients with orthognathic surgery treatment using cloud computing–based face recognition application programming interfaces	33
The American Board of Orthodontics: Scenario-based clinical examination development and preparation	32
Oral appliance influence on jaw function in obstructive sleep apnea	31
Erratum	30
Comparison of clinical outcomes between Invisalign and conventional fixed appliance therapies in adult patients with severe deep overbite treated with nonextraction	29
Long-term profile attractiveness of patients with Class I and Class II malocclusion treated with or without extractions: Overlooked insights?	28
Table of Contents	28

Facial profile study using 3-dimensional photographs to assess esthetic preferences of Hong Kong Chinese orthognathic patients and laypersons	28
Table of Contents	27
Morphologic variations in the craniofacial structures in Japanese adults and their relationship with sex differences	25
July 2024	25
When history needs to be ignored	25
Sella turcica bridging and ponticulus posticus calcification in subjects with different dental anomalies	24
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	24
Clinical expression of programmed rotation and uprighting of bilateral winged maxillary central incisors with the Invisalign appliance: A retrospective study	24
Accuracy of dental arch form in customized fixed labial orthodontic appliances	23
Lingual bracket transfer accuracy of double vacuum-formed indirect bonding tray using 3D-printed model: an in vivo study	23
Orofacial dysfunction, nonnutritive sucking habits, and dental caries influence malocclusion in children aged 8-10 years	23
Three-dimensional decision support system for treatment of canine impaction	22
Long-term evaluation of maxillary molar position after distalization using modified C-palatal plates in patients with and without second molar eruption	22
Redirecting mandibular growth through orthodontic dentoalveolar height development in growing patients with Class III malocclusion undergoing maxillary orthopedic protraction	22
Age differences in relation to bone thickness and length of the zygomatic process of the maxilla, infrazygomatic crest, and buccal shelf area	22
Buccal bone changes after rapid maxillary expansion in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate	21
Questions regarding the effect of injectable platelet-rich fibrin and alkaline phosphatase levels on the rate of tooth movement	21
Undisputed responsibility	21
Questions regarding the stability of 2 types of miniscrews	21
Queries regarding the percentage of patients who switch from Invisalign to braces	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
Table of Contents	20
Effect of smile on facial attractiveness before and after orthodontic treatment in females with more attractive and less attractive facial background	19
June 2021	19
Table of Contents	19
Orthodontic clinical trials: Evaluating outcomes that actually matter	19
The reliability of analytical reference lines for determining esthetically pleasing lip position: An assessment of consistency, sensitivity, and specificity	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	18
DLX6 and MSX1 from saliva samples as potential predictors of mandibular size: A cross-sectional study	18
Influence of the hyrax expander screw position on displacement and stress distribution in teeth: A study with finite elements	18
Root resorption in Class II malocclusion treatment with and without maxillary premolar extractions	17
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	17
Treatment duration by morphology and location of impacted maxillary canines: A cone-beam computed tomography investigation	17
Assessment of the bone thickness of the palate on cone-beam computed tomography for placement of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion appliances	17
It’s all about relationships	17
Factors influencing prophylactic extraction of mandibular third molars in orthodontic practice: A cross-sectional study	17
Short-term effects of microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion on the circummaxillary sutures in skeletally mature patients: A cone-beam computed tomography study	17
Reducing the quality of our evidence base by publishing at any cost	17
Table of Contents	17
Effect of pulsed electromagnetic field on the duration of orthodontic treatment	17
Artificial intelligence models in generating responses to general orthodontic questions: Comment	16
Do patients treated with Invisalign have less swelling after orthognathic surgery than those with fixed orthodontic appliances?	16
Authors’ response	16
April 2024	16
Comparison of maxillary anterior tooth movement between Invisalign and fixed appliances	16
High-dimensional data	16
Randomized multicenter study on the plaque removal efficacy of 2 interdental brushes around the base of orthodontic brackets	16
Lower lip changes after overjet reduction with and without mandibular incisor retraction	16

Machine learning and orthodontics, current trends and the future opportunities: A scoping review	16
Authors’ response	15
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	15
Symphysis and chin morphology	15
Occlusal stress distribution in the human skull with permanent maxillary first molar extraction: A 3-dimensional finite element study	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
Educational debt and the gender gap: Understanding factors influencing orthodontists’ career decisions	15
Risky business	15
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	15
Comparison of pleasant and unpleasant smile characteristics in the perception of the laypeople in an Iranian population	14
Eruption path of permanent maxillary canines after secondary alveolar bone graft in patients with nonsyndromic complete unilateral cleft lip and palate	14
Accuracy of 3-dimensional printed bracket transfer tray using an in-office indirect bonding system	14
Are chin and symphysis morphology facial type–dependent? A computed tomography-based study	14
Acceptable esthetic limits for maxillary dental midline shift and mandibular asymmetry: Who notices what and how much?	14
A finite element analysis of the effects of semipontic design on tooth movement during mesialization of the mandibular second molar with clear aligners	13
Information for readers	13
Authors’ response	13
Treatment change comparisons between skeletal Class I and II white adolescents with 3 different vertical divergencies—Part 2: Holdaway difference	13
Effect of microimplant assisted rapid palatal expansion on bone-anchored maxillary protraction: A finite element analysis	13
Table of Contents	13
Dimensional and morphologic characteristics of unilateral impacted maxillary central incisors	13
Questions regarding treatment effects after maxillary total arch distalization using a modified C-palatal plate in patients with Class II malocclusion with sinus pneumatization	13
Authors’ response	13
Gender disparity of invited speakers at the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session: A cross-sectional analysis 2015-2023	13
Authors’ response	13
Skeletal expansion using a miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in a 50-year-old patient	13
Authors’ response	13
Authors’ response	12
Comparison of the effectiveness of piezocision and microosteoperforation in leveling mandibular anterior teeth	12
Table of Contents	12
Variable torque in self-ligating brackets	12
A clinical approach to managing open-bite malocclusion associated with severe crowding	12
Midpalatal suture density ratio after rapid maxillary expansion evaluated by cone-beam computed tomography	12
Automated assessment of mandibular shape asymmetry in 3-dimensions	12
How environmentally friendly is the disposal of clear aligners? A gas chromatography-mass spectrometry study	12
Are changes in malocclusion associated with adulthood psychosocial well-being?	12
Unplanned molar intrusion after Invisalign treatment	12
Prevalence of malocclusions in children with microcephaly associated with the Zika virus	12
Orthodontic repositioning of a lingually positioned transmigrated mandibular canine	11
Authors’ response	11
Business science and evidence-based decision making	11
Information for readers	11
Authors’ response	11
Queries regarding the effects of a flash-free system on dental plaque accumulation and the bonding-debonding process	11
Authors’ response	11
Editorial Board	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
Authors’ response	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
Questions regarding long-term effects on the alveolar bone with bone-anchored and tooth-anchored rapid palatal expansion	11
Information for readers	11
Authors’ response	11
Comparison of in vivo failure of precipitation-coated hydroxyapatite temporary anchorage devices with that of uncoated temporary anchorage devices over 18 months	11
Editorial Board	11
Common errors in randomized controlled trials submitted for publication to the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics	11
May 2023	11
Table of Contents	10
Erratum	10
September 2024	10
Orthodontic loading activates cell-specific autophagy in a force-dependent manner	10
Missing data, part 4. Missing data in the outcomes vs in the covariates	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
Information for readers	10
The orthodontic extraction of second premolars: The influence on airway volume	10
Long-term effects on alveolar bone with bone-anchored and tooth-anchored rapid palatal expansion	10
Long-term survival of 57 premolars consecutively transplanted to premolar sites	10
Author’s response	10
Queries regarding the influence of orofacial dysfunction, nonnutritive sucking habits, and dental caries on malocclusion in children aged 8-10 years	10
Assessment of Streptococcus mutans biofilms on orthodontic adhesives over 7 days	10
Clear aligner therapy in the mixed dentition: Indications and practitioner perspectives	10
What is risk management (and why should I care?)	10
Authors’ response	9
Editorial Board	9
August 2022	9
Predictability of mesiodistal tip of maxillary central incisors in clear aligner therapy	9
Three-dimensional Evaluation of the Carriere Motion 3D Appliance in the treatment of Class II malocclusion	9
Online Only Abstracts	9
Questions regarding the cephalometric evaluation of intrusion of maxillary posterior teeth	9
Esthetic evaluation of incisor inclination and anterior vertical facial height	9
Queries regarding cephalometric effects of Twin-block and van Beek Headgear-Activator in the correction of Class II malocclusion	9

Comparison of 3 different bone-borne type expansion appliances used in surgically-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A finite element analysis	9
Comparing the esthetic impact of virtual mandibular advancement, bichectomy, jawline, and their combination	9
You charge what?	9
Authors’ response	9
Questions regarding whether patients treated with Invisalign have less swelling after orthognathic surgery than those with fixed orthodontic appliances	9
Editorial Board	9
Information for readers	9
Antimicrobial efficacy of zinc oxide nanoparticle-coated aligners on Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans	9
Table of Contents	9
Maxillary molar distalization using Invisalign	9
It’s a secret	8
The prevalence of malocclusion is higher in schoolchildren with signs of hyperactivity	8
Cervical headgear therapy and sleep-related attributes	8
Caries detection and characterization in pediatric patients using iTero 5D near-infrared technology	8
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	8
March 2022	8
Online Only Abstracts	8
Three-dimensional assessment of virtual bracket removal for orthodontic retainers: A prospective clinical study	8
Thomas D. Pryse, 1925-2020	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
Factors affecting the efficacy of Invisalign in anterior tooth rotation	8
Erratum	8
Three-dimensional measurement of periodontal support during surgical orthodontic treatment of high-angle skeletal Class III malocclusion: A retrospective study	8
Editorial Board	8
A 3-dimensional evaluation of available retromolar space for the application of ramal plates	8
Online Only Abstracts	8
Editorial Board	8
Artificial neural networks and deep learning	8
Metagenomic analysis of oral and intestinal microbiome of patients during the initial stage of orthodontic treatment	8
Efficacy of clear aligners vs rapid palatal expanders on palatal volume and surface area in mixed dentition patients: A randomized controlled trial	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
Treatment acceptance in adult patients with anterior open bite: A National Dental Practice-Based Research Network study	8
Agita	8
Online Only Abstracts	8
Sleepiness in children with severe malocclusion compared with in children with neutral occlusion	8
Efficacy of Invisalign attachments: A retrospective study	7
Predictability of overbite control with the Invisalign appliance comparing SmartTrack with precision bite ramps to EX30	7
Accuracy and reliability of tooth widths and Bolton ratios measured by ClinCheck Pro	7
Comparing different software packages for measuring the oropharynx and minimum cross-sectional area	7
Three-dimensional analysis of mandibular characteristics in patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion and chin deviation	7
Evaluations of the facial attractiveness of young women with severe maxillary anterior crowding by orthodontists and laypeople with and without orthodontic treatment experience in Japan	7
Information for readers	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
Authors’ response	7
Queries regarding maxillary molar distalization with a 2-week clear aligner protocol in patients with Class II malocclusion	7
Editorial Board	7
Occlusal contact changes in patients treated with clear aligners: A retrospective evaluation using digital dental models	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
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
The uses of 3-dimensional printing technology in orthodontic offices in North America	7
Perceived efficacy of extrusion of maxillary lateral incisors with aligners	7
Authors’ response	7
A review of oral pathology in orthodontics. Part 1: Soft-tissue pathology	7
Should I or shouldn’t I?	7
Whistleblowing	7
Patient-provider communication during consultations for elective dental procedures: A scoping review	7
“Over-reviewing” of research? An analysis of orthodontic reviews	7
Training, use, and modifications related to artificial intelligence in postgraduate orthodontic programs in North America	7
How do general dental practitioners perceive and deal with orthodontic bonded retainers?	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
Editorial Board	7
Stress and anxiety in orthodontic residents during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic	7
Assessment of clear aligner accuracy of 2 clear aligners systems	7
A surgeon’s perspective on the uncorrected skeletal deformity. Part II: The role of esthetic surgery for orthognathic camouflage	7
Online Only Abstracts	7
August 2021	7
Top Reviewers of 2023	7
Assessment of deep learning technique for fully automated mandibular segmentation	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.	6
Three-dimensional digital evaluation of tooth symmetry and volume in patients with missing and peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors	6
Directory: AAO Officers and Organizations	6
June 2022 Continuing Education	6
Leveling the curve of Spee: Comparison between continuous archwire treatment and Invisalign system: A retrospective study	6
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	6
A comparison of resin infiltration and microabrasion for postorthodontic white spot lesion	6
Augmented corticotomy-assisted presurgical orthodontic treatment to prevent alveolar bone loss in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion	6
Corrigendum	6
Erratum	6
Maxillary width and hard palate thickness in men and women with different vertical and sagittal skeletal patterns	6
Is YouTube an adequate patient resource about orthodontic retention? A cross-sectional analysis of content and quality	6
January 2022	6
Authors’ response	6
The predictability of the mandibular curve of Spee leveling with the Invisalign appliance	6
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	6
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	6
Perception and analysis of lip-line canting by different populations	6
Quantitative investigation of the esthetic impact of lip prominence in relation to the esthetic line	6
Applicability of neutral electrolyzed water for cleaning contaminated fixed orthodontic appliances	6
Comparative cone-beam computed tomographic evaluation of maxillary incisor intrusion and associated root resorption: Intrusion arch vs mini-implants	6
Evaluation of antimicrobial potential and surface morphology in thin films of titanium nitride and calcium phosphate on orthodontic brackets	6
January 2024	6
Evaluation of the color stability of attachments made with different resin composites	6
Displacement and stress distribution of mandibular incisors after orthodontic treatment in the presence of alveolar bone loss under occlusal loads: A finite element analysis	6