Korean Journal of Orthodontics

Aims & Scope

The Korean Journal of Orthodontics (KJO) is an international, open access, peer reviewed journal published in January, March, May, July, September, and November each year.

It was first launched in 1970 and, as the official scientific publication of Korean Association of Orthodontists, KJO aims to publish high quality clinical and scientific original research papers in all areas related to orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.

Specifically, its interest focuses on evidence-based investigations of contemporary diagnostic procedures and treatment techniques, expanding to significant clinical reports of diverse treatment approaches.

The scope of KJO covers all areas of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics including successful diagnostic procedures and treatment planning, growth and development of the face and its clinical implications, appliance designs, biomechanics, TMJ disorders and adult treatment.

Specifically, its latest interest focuses on skeletal anchorage devices, orthodontic appliance and biomaterials, 3 dimensional imaging techniques utilized for dentofacial diagnosis and treatment planning, and orthognathic surgery to correct skeletal disharmony in association of orthodontic treatment.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	2.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.809

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6683

h-index

Year	Value
2024	37

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	379

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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, 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.

• A systematic review of the accuracy and efficiency of dental movements with Invisalign®

  Citation: 161

  Authors: Lidia, Jorge, Eliseo

• Skeletal and dentoalveolar changes after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in young adults: A cone-beam computed tomography study

  Citation: 125

  Authors: Jung Jin, Young-Chel, Kee-Joon, Jung-Yul, Ji Hyun, Yoon Jeong

• Effects of thermoforming on the physical and mechanical properties of thermoplastic materials for transparent orthodontic aligners

  Citation: 125

  Authors: Jeong-Hyun, Jae-Sung, Heng Bo, Jung-Yul, Kwang-Mahn

• A comparison of the precision of three-dimensional images acquired by 2 digital intraoral scanners: effects of tooth irregularity and scanning direction

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Ji-won, Ji-Man, Youn-Sic, Miae, Minji

• Stability of dental, alveolar, and skeletal changes after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Hyun-Mook, Young-Chel, Kee-Joon, Kyung-Ho, Yoon Jeong

• Accuracy of three-dimensional printing for manufacturing replica teeth

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Keun-Young, Jin-Woo, Na-Young, Jong-Moon, Kyung-Hwa, Sang-Cheol, Jin-Hyoung

• Alveolar bone thickness around maxillary central incisors of different inclination assessed with cone-beam computed tomography

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Yu-lou, Fang, Hong-jing, Pin, Yu-ming, Mo, Yang

• Comparison of dimensional accuracy between direct-printed and thermoformed aligners

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Nickolas, Jin-Young, Julie, Andrew, Patricia, Ki Beom

• Evaluation of alveolar bone loss following rapid maxillary expansion using cone-beam computed tomography

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Asli, Tancan, Ilknur, Torun, Irfan, Seyit

• New three-dimensional cephalometric analyses among adults with a skeletal Class I pattern and normal occlusion

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Mohamed, Jae Hyun, Yoon-Ah

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