OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Angle Orthodontist is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Effect of clear aligner wear protocol on the efficacy of tooth movement:	79
Evaluation of automated cephalometric analysis based on the latest deep learning method	47
Maxillary arch development with Invisalign system:	45
Effectiveness of an anterior mini-screw in achieving incisor intrusion and palatal root torque for anterior retraction with clear aligners:	41
A comparison between stereophotogrammetry and smartphone structured light technology for three-dimensional face scanning	35
Differences in finished case quality between Invisalign and traditional fixed appliances:	34
Evaluation of factors related to the success of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion	33
Effect of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) on the rate of tooth movement:	32
Survival estimates and risk factors for failure of palatal and buccal mini-implants	31
Comparison of skeletal maxillary transverse deficiency treated by microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion and tooth-borne expansion during the post-pubertal growth spurt stage:	30
Long-term effects of mini-screw–assisted rapid palatal expansion on airway:	30
Three-dimensional assessment of the spheno-occipital synchondrosis and clivus after tooth-borne and bone-borne rapid maxillary expansion:	26
Effects of Invisalign (G5) with virtual bite ramps for skeletal deep overbite malocclusion correction in adults	26
The nature and accuracy of Instagram posts concerning marketed orthodontic products:	26
Total arch maxillary distalization using infrazygomatic crest miniscrews in the treatment of Class II malocclusion: a prospective study	21
Temporomandibular disorders in prospective orthodontic patients:	21
Effects of orthodontic treatment with aligners and fixed appliances on speech:	19
Transfer accuracy of 3D-printed trays for indirect bonding of orthodontic brackets:	19
Volumetric cone-beam computed tomography evaluation and risk factor analysis of external apical root resorption with clear aligner therapy	18
The effect of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) on maxillary incisor retraction rate	18
Micro computed tomography evaluation of Invisalign aligner thickness homogeneity	17
Comparative assessment of relapse and failure between CAD/CAM stainless steel and standard stainless steel fixed retainers in orthodontic retention patients:	17
The efficacy of fluoride varnish vs a filled resin sealant for preventing white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment:	16
Effect of orthodontic force on dental pulp histomorphology and tissue factor expression:	16
Occlusal contacts and treatment with the Invisalign appliance: a retrospective analysis of predicted vs achieved outcomes	16

Effects of different lingual retainers on periodontal health and stability	15
Quality of life in an adolescent orthodontic population:	15
Bracket transfer accuracy with two different three-dimensional printed transfer trays vs silicone transfer trays	15
Stability and success rate of dual-thread miniscrews:	15
Insight into clear aligner therapy protocols and preferences among members of the American Association of Orthodontists in the United States and Canada	15
Novel three-dimensional methods to analyze the morphology of the nasal cavity and pharyngeal airway	14
Anatomical limitations and factors influencing molar distalization	14
Predictors of patient compliance during Class II division 1 malocclusion functional orthodontic treatment	14
Orthopedic outcomes of hybrid and conventional Hyrax expanders:	14
Changes in the gingival thickness and keratinized gingival width of maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth after orthodontic treatment	14
Impact of photobiomodulation and low-intensity pulsed ultrasound adjunctive interventions on orthodontic treatment duration during clear aligner therapy:	14
Three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography comparison of shorty and standard Class II Carriere Motion appliance	13
Automated landmark identification on cone-beam computed tomography: Accuracy and reliability	13
Trends in orthodontic management strategies for patients with congenitally missing lateral incisors and premolars	13
Prevalence of mandibular asymmetry in different skeletal sagittal patterns:	13
Analysis of overcorrection to be included for planning clear aligner therapy: a retrospective study	13
Assessment of preparation time and 1-year Invisalign aligner attachment survival using flowable and packable composites:	13
Corticotomy depth and regional acceleratory phenomenon intensity:	12
Investigation and comparison of patient experiences with removable functional appliances:	12
Comparison of the accuracy of digital face scans obtained by two different scanners:	12
In vitro Streptococcus mutans adhesion and biofilm formation on different esthetic orthodontic archwires	12
Does the presence of maxillary midline diastema influence the perception of dentofacial esthetics in video analysis?	12
Long-term assessment of conventional and mini-screw–assisted rapid palatal expansion on the nasal cavity	12
Skeletal width changes after mini-implant–assisted rapid maxillary expansion (MARME) in young adults	11
Does YouTube provide adequate information about orthodontic pain?	11
The effectiveness of locally injected platelet-rich plasma on orthodontic tooth movement acceleration:	11
Effects of submucosally administered platelet-rich plasma on the rate of tooth movement:	10
Association between malocclusion and articulation of phonemes in early childhood	10
Traditional vs digital communication channels for improving compliance with fixed orthodontic treatment:	10
Comprehensive comparison of canine retraction using NiTi closed coil springs vs elastomeric chains:	10
Treatment planning protocols with the Invisalign appliance: an exploratory survey	10
The quality of etched enamel in different regions and tooth types and its significance in bonding and the development of white spot lesions	10
Root resorption associated with maxillary buccal segment intrusion using variable force magnitudes:	10
Osteoblast lineage cells and periodontal ligament fibroblasts regulate orthodontic tooth movement that is dependent on Nuclear Factor-kappa B (NF-kB) activation	10
Anchorage control using miniscrews in comparison to Essix appliance in treatment of postpubertal patients with Class II malocclusion using Carrière Motion Appliance:	9
Disentangling the effects of CAD/CAM customized appliances and piezocision in orthodontic treatment:	9
The reliability and reproducibility of an Android cephalometric smartphone application in comparison with the conventional method	9
Effects of different distalization directions and methods on maxillary total distalization with clear aligners: a finite element study	9
Tooth movement, orofacial pain, and leptin, interleukin-1β, and tumor necrosis factor–α levels in obese adolescents	9
What is the survival rate of deciduous molars in cases with agenesis of premolar successors? A systematic review	9
Expansion rebound deformation of clear aligners and its biomechanical influence: a three-dimensional morphologic analysis and finite element analysis study	9
Alveolar bone thickness and height changes following incisor retraction treatment with microimplants:	9
Evaluation of an individualized facial growth prediction model based on the multivariate partial least squares method	9
The predictability of maxillary curve of Spee leveling with the Invisalign appliance	9
Predicting the mandibular growth spurt:	8
Cytotoxic evaluation of two orthodontic silver solder materials on human periodontal ligament fibroblast cells and the effects of antioxidant and antiapoptotic reagents	8
Temporary anchorage devices in orthodontics: a bibliometric analysis of the 50 most-cited articles from 2012 to 2022	8
Anterior openbite malocclusion in adults:	8
One-year comparative assessment of retention of arch width increases between modified vacuum-formed and Hawley retainers:	8
Perceived pain during rapid maxillary expansion in children with different expanders:	8

How well do integrated 3D models predict alveolar defects after treatment with clear aligners?	8
Effect of low-level laser therapy on the time needed for leveling and alignment of mandibular anterior crowding:	8
Influence of intraoral application of antiseptics and fluorides during orthodontic treatment on corrosion and mechanical characteristics of nickel-titanium alloy in orthodontic appliances	8
Nonsurgical treatment of a hyperdivergent skeletal Class III patient with mini-screw–assisted mandibular dentition distalization and flattening of the occlusal plane	8
Smile microesthetics as perceived by dental professionals and laypersons	8
Factors influencing treatment efficiency:	8
Does YouTube offer high-quality ınformation? Evaluation of patient experience videos after orthognathic surgery	8
Skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of slow vs rapid activation protocols of miniscrew-supported maxillary expanders in adolescents: A randomized clinical trial	8
Correlation of spheno-occipital synchondrosis fusion stages with a hand-wrist skeletal maturity index: A cone beam computed tomography study	8
Incisor position and alveolar bone thickness:	8
Comparison of facemask therapy effects using skeletal and tooth-borne anchorage:	8
Effect of attachment type on distal bodily movement of the maxillary canine in aligner orthodontics: a finite element study	8
Evaluation of an automated superimposition method based on multiple landmarks for growing patients	7
Antimicrobial properties, mechanics, and fluoride release of ionomeric cements modified by red propolis	7
Effect of surface treatment on the mechanical stability of orthodontic miniscrews:	7
Alveolar bone changes after molar protraction in young adults with missing mandibular second premolars or first molars	7
Effect of orthodontic treatment on periodontal health of periodontally compromised patients:	7
Correlation between malocclusion and history of bullying in vulnerable adolescents	7
Total maxillary arch distalization by using headgear in an adult patient:	7
A comparative study between the effect of reverse curve of Spee archwires and anterior bite turbos in the treatment of deep overbite cases:	7
The accuracy of artificial intelligence–based virtual assistants in responding to routinely asked questions about orthodontics	7
Outcome assessment of orthodontic clear aligner vs fixed appliance treatment in adolescents with moderate to severe malocclusions	6
Characterization of phenotypes of skeletal Class III malocclusion in Korean adult patients treated with orthognathic surgery using cluster analysis	6
Skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion based on the length of the miniscrew: a randomized clinical trial	6
The effect of nitrogen-doped titanium dioxide–modified stainless steel brackets on Streptococcus mutans:	6
Aligners, Environmental Contamination, and The Role of Orthodontics	6
Precision and accuracy assessment of single and multicamera three-dimensional photogrammetry compared with direct anthropometry	6
Three-dimensional changes after maxillary molar distalization with a miniscrew-anchored cantilever	6
Efficacy of CPP-ACP fluoride varnish applied with and without acid etching in preventing enamel demineralization compared to light-curable fluoride varnish	6
Effect of salvianolic acid B on new bone formation in the orthopedically expanded suture:	6
Rapid maxillary expansion vs slow maxillary expansion in patients with cleft lip and/or palate: a systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Genetic and environmental components of vertical growth in mono- and dizygotic twins up to 15–18 years of age	6
Adaptational changes in clear aligner fit with time:	6
Accuracy of planned tooth movement with lingual straight wire technique	6
White spot lesions in orthodontics: consensus statements for prevention and management	6
Three-dimensional assessment of palatal area changes after posterior crossbite correction with tooth-borne and tooth bone–borne rapid maxillary expansion: A randomized controlled trial with 5-year	6
Cranial base measurements in different anteroposterior skeletal relationships using Bjork-Jarabak analysis	6
Torque control of maxillary anterior teeth with the double J retractor and palatal miniscrews during en masse retraction:	6
Speech performance in adult patients undergoing Invisalign treatment:	6
Antimicrobial resistance of bacterial strains in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with and without fixed appliances	6
Mandibular retromolar space in adults with different sagittal skeletal patterns: Cone-beam computed tomography analysis	6
Comparison of individualized facial growth prediction models based on the partial least squares and artificial intelligence	6
Labial frenectomy: current clinical practice of orthodontists in the United Kingdom	6