AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS
Scope & Guideline
Leading the way in orthodontic innovation and scholarship.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Orthodontic Treatment Techniques:
The journal covers various orthodontic treatment methods, including fixed appliances, clear aligners, and surgical interventions, focusing on their effectiveness, efficiency, and patient outcomes. - Biomechanics and Tooth Movement:
Research on the biomechanical aspects of tooth movement, including finite element analyses and studies on the forces applied during orthodontic treatments, is a core focus area. - Digital Technologies in Orthodontics:
The use of digital technologies, such as 3D printing, intraoral scanning, and computer-aided design, is extensively explored, reflecting the shift towards more precise and personalized orthodontic care. - Patient-Centered Outcomes and Quality of Life:
The journal emphasizes the importance of patient-reported outcomes, including the psychological and social impacts of orthodontic treatment, ensuring that clinical practices align with patient expectations. - Craniofacial Development and Orthodontics:
Research on craniofacial growth and development, including the effects of orthodontic treatments on facial aesthetics and function, is a significant area of interest. - Emerging Trends and Innovations:
The AJO-DO explores cutting-edge research and emerging trends in orthodontics, including the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in treatment planning and monitoring.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:
There is a growing trend towards the application of AI and machine learning in orthodontics, particularly in treatment planning, diagnostics, and monitoring, enhancing the precision and efficiency of care. - Patient-Centric Research:
Research focusing on patient experiences, expectations, and quality of life outcomes has gained importance, reflecting a shift towards more holistic and patient-centered orthodontic practices. - Digital Orthodontics:
The advent of digital technologies, including 3D printing, digital impressions, and virtual treatment planning, is increasingly featured, indicating a significant transformation in orthodontic practice. - Surgical Orthodontics and Complex Cases:
Studies exploring the intersection of orthodontics and surgical interventions for complex cases, including cleft lip and palate and severe skeletal discrepancies, are becoming more prevalent. - Micro-osteoperforation and Accelerated Tooth Movement:
Research into techniques such as micro-osteoperforation that aim to accelerate tooth movement is trending, reflecting clinicians' interests in optimizing treatment times. - Craniofacial Growth and Development Studies:
There is an emerging focus on understanding craniofacial growth patterns and their implications for orthodontic treatment, emphasizing the need for research that bridges developmental biology with clinical practice.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Orthodontic Techniques:
There appears to be a decreasing emphasis on traditional orthodontic methods, such as banding and bonding, as newer technologies like clear aligners gain popularity. - Generalized Studies without Specific Focus:
Papers that provide broad overviews of orthodontics without delving into specific methodologies or outcomes are becoming less frequent, as the field moves towards more targeted and data-driven research. - Aesthetic-Only Focus without Functional Considerations:
Research that solely focuses on aesthetic outcomes without considering functional implications or patient quality of life is declining, as the field increasingly values comprehensive treatment approaches. - Conventional Cephalometric Analysis:
The use of traditional cephalometric analysis is waning in favor of more advanced imaging techniques and 3D analyses that provide a better understanding of craniofacial relationships.
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