Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics provides orthodontists and dentists who are also actively interested in orthodontics, whether in university clinics or private practice, with highly authoritative and up-to-date information based on experimental and clinical research.

The journal is one of the leading publications for the promulgation of the results of original work both in the areas of scientific and clinical orthodontics and related areas.

All articles undergo peer review before publication.

The German Society of Orthodontics (DGKFO) also publishes in the journal important communications, statements and announcements.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.560

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	54

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10400

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	282

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Dentistry and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Parameters Affecting Primary Stability of Orthodontic Mini-implants

  Citation: 230

  Authors: Benedict, Carsten, Gudrun, Dieter

• Influence of the three-dimensional printing technique and printing layer thickness on model accuracy

  Citation: 191

  Authors: Zhe-chen, Pei-lun, Feng-ting, Gang

• Artificial intelligence in orthodontics | Künstliche Intelligenz in der Kieferorthopädie

  Citation: 163

  Authors: Felix, Angelika, Florian, Julian

• Pain in orthodontics

  Citation: 150

  Authors: Marianne, Stavros, Ulf

• Das Orthosystem — Ein neues Implantatsystem zur orthodontischen Verankerung am Gaumen | The orthosystem — a new implant system for orthodontic anchorage in the palate

  Citation: 140

  Authors: H., J., U., P.

• Precision of an Instrumentation-based Method of Analyzing Occlusion and its Resulting Distribution of Forces in the Dental Arch

  Citation: 135

  Authors: Bernd, Arnim, Christine, Gernot

• Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Orthodontics: Benefits and Limitations

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Christof, Stefanie, Phillip, Ingrid

• Enamel Demineralization during Fixed Orthodontic Treatment – Incidence and Correlation to Various Oral-hygiene Parameters

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Sylvia, Klaus, Ursula

• Invisalign® treatment in the anterior region

  Citation: 122

  Authors: E., J., I., B.A., S., C., H.

• Age-Related Changes in the Midpalatal Suture

  Citation: 118

  Authors: Britta, Faruk, Heiner

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