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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Unilateral condylar hyperplasia treated with simultaneous 2-jaw orthognathic surgery and posterior segmental osteotomy	54
Three-dimensional soft tissue evaluation after rapid maxillary expansion and mandibular midline distraction osteogenesis	51
Response to the Letter	45
An in vitro study of a combined patient-specific device for safe and accurate insertion of infrazygomatic crest miniscrews	39
Reviewers for The Angle Orthodontist for 2024	32
Influence of anterior buccolingual crown inclination on the esthetic perception of the frontal smile by dentists, orthodontists, and laypersons: the importance of connector parallelism	27
3D printed indirect bonding trays: transfer accuracy of bar vs shell design in a prospective, randomized clinical trial	27
Labial frenectomy: current clinical practice of orthodontists in the United Kingdom	26
Insight into clear aligner therapy protocols and preferences among members of the American Association of Orthodontists in the United States and Canada	25
Comparison between the chin position of male and female untreated growing Class I subjects: a mixed-longitudinal study	24
Comparison between effects of reverse curve of Spee nickel titanium archwire and stainless steel archwires with and without torque on the lower incisors in deep overbite treatment: a randomized contro	22
Importance of the early phase of orthodontic force application in the induction of root resorption	22
A novel auxiliary device enhances miniscrew stability under immediate heavy loading simulating orthopedic treatment	21
Effect of maxillary and mandibular extrusion arches on dentoskeletal changes in adults with anterior open bite: a quantitative analysis	21
Mandibular alveolar bone thickness in untreated Class I subjects with different vertical skeletal patterns: a cone-beam computed tomography study	21
In vitro measurement of the initial forces and moments generated for a curve of Spee malocclusion with labial and lingual archwire forms	21
Response to the Letter	20
Influence of rapid maxillary expansion on nocturnal enuresis in children:	19
The Tip and Torque adjustable bracket as a new concept in design:	19
Dental arch changes after anterior open bite treatment in the mixed dentition produced by miniscrew-supported palatal crib vs conventional fixed palatal crib:	17
The corrosion products of proprietary and generic orthodontic fixed lingual retainers and their in-vitro cytotoxicity	16
Evaluation of maxillary dimensional changes in the mixed dentition: clear aligners vs acrylic expanders	16
The OHStat guidelines for reporting observational studies and clinical trials in oral health research: manuscript checklist	16
Optimal settings for different tooth types in the virtual bracket removal technique	15
Effectiveness of miniscrew-supported maxillary molar distalization according to temporary anchorage device features and appliance design: systematic review and meta-analysis	15

Mandibular retromolar space in adults with different sagittal skeletal patterns: Cone-beam computed tomography analysis	15
Robert M. Ricketts and Rudolf Slavicek: dentistry by the rules of nature	14
Relative anchorage loss under reciprocal anchorage in mandibular premolar extraction cases treated with clear aligners	14
An evaluation of gingival phenotype and thickness as determined by indirect and direct methods	14
Rapid maxillary expansion vs slow maxillary expansion in patients with cleft lip and/or palate: a systematic review and meta-analysis	14
Correlation between malocclusion and history of bullying in vulnerable adolescents	13
Changes in the upper airway and its surrounding structures after bimaxillary surgery in patients with cleft-related Class III deformity	13
The accuracy of artificial intelligence–based virtual assistants in responding to routinely asked questions about orthodontics	13
Does facial growth pattern affect the perception of lower facial asymmetry?	13
Accuracy of palatal orthodontic mini-implants placed by conventionally or CAD/CAM-based surgical guides: a comparative in vitro study	13
A comparison between stereophotogrammetry and smartphone structured light technology for three-dimensional face scanning	13
Twenty-year follow-up of functional treatment with a bionator appliance (part 2): a retrospective cephalometric analysis of skeletal and dentoskeletal changes	13
Characterizing the orthodontic research literature: 2020	13
Effects of orthodontic treatment with aligners and fixed appliances on speech:	12
Reducing the quality of our evidence base by publishing at any cost	12
Erratum	12
Comparison of three orthodontic bonding systems in white spot lesion development: a randomized clinical trial	12
Anchorage control using miniscrews in comparison to Essix appliance in treatment of postpubertal patients with Class II malocclusion using Carrière Motion Appliance:	12
Super-elasticity in vitro assessment of CuNiTi wires according to their Austenite finish temperature and the imposed displacement	12
Treatment of anterior open bite and an ankylosed incisor by applying multiloop edgewise archwire, mini-implants, and dentoalveolar distraction	12
Letter to the Editor	12
Academic Orthodontic Opportunities	12
Angular and positional changes of the maxillary third molars after orthodontic treatment with different premolar extraction patterns	12
Long-term follow-up implant site development in the submerged mandibular primary second molars: a case report	12
The nature and accuracy of Instagram posts concerning marketed orthodontic products:	11
Effectiveness of platelet rich fibrin versus demineralized bone xenograft in periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics:	11
Response to the Letter	11
Academic Orthodontic Opportunities	11
Torque recovery of the maxillary incisors with a modified double J retractor in a Class II division 2 case treated with clear aligners	10
Salivary and crevicular fluid proinflammatory cytokines and advanced glycation end products in patients with different glycemic levels undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment	10
Stability of fiducial cephalometric landmarks of growing Class II malocclusion patients: a three-dimensional retrospective study	10
Accuracy of three-dimensional printed models derived from cone-beam computed tomography	10
Effect of piezocision-assisted lower second molar protraction on periodontal tissues, alveolar bone height, and lower second molar root resorption	10
Evaluation of the anterior dentoalveolar relationship in skeletal Class III malocclusion patients with different vertical facial patterns using cone-beam computed tomography	10
Invisalign ClinCheck can predict open gingival embrasures in adult extraction cases: a pilot study	10
Effects of long-term use of the lower lingual arch from 8.5 years to 13.2 years	10
Does pulp have a role in root resorption?	10
Letter to the Editor	9
Effects of submucosally administered platelet-rich plasma on the rate of tooth movement:	9
Evaluation of swallowing in transverse maxillary deficiency patients before and after rapid maxillary expansion	9
Academic Orthodontic Opportunities	9
Oral appliance–generated malocclusion traits during the long-term management of obstructive sleep apnea in adults:	9
Transfer accuracy of 3D-printed trays for indirect bonding of orthodontic brackets:	9
Reviewers for The Angle Orthodontist for 2021	9
Alveolar bone thickness and height changes following incisor retraction treatment with microimplants:	9
Effects of different distalization directions and methods on maxillary total distalization with clear aligners: a finite element study	9
Letter to the Editor	9
Academic Orthodontic Opportunities	8
Fixation of an orthodontic anchor screw using beta-tricalcium phosphate in a screw-loosening model in rats	8
Letter to the Editor	8

Friction and wear behavior of a mechanical oscillating strip system used for interproximal enamel reduction: a quantitative and qualitative scanning electronic microscope evaluation	8
One-year comparative assessment of retention of arch width increases between modified vacuum-formed and Hawley retainers:	8
Nonsurgical orthodontic correction of facial asymmetry by condylar remodeling and mandibular repositioning following occlusal cant correction with microimplants: a case report	8
Assessment of maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures in skeletal Class II patients with different growth patterns	8
Academic Orthodontic Opportunities	8
Effects of orthodontic camouflage treatment vs orthodontic-orthognathic surgical treatment on condylar stability in Class II hyperdivergent patients with severe temporomandibular joint osteoarthrosis:	8
The effect of vertical skeletal proportions on overbite changes in untreated adolescents: a longitudinal evaluation	8
Smile microesthetics as perceived by dental professionals and laypersons	8
Impact of early extraction of the deciduous canine on relief of severe crowding:	8
Academic Orthodontic Opportunities	8
Nonsurgical treatment of a hyperdivergent skeletal Class III patient with mini-screw–assisted mandibular dentition distalization and flattening of the occlusal plane	7
Root resorption in relation to a modified piezocision technique	7
Survival estimates and risk factors for failure of palatal and buccal mini-implants	7
Academic Orthodontic Opportunities	7
Evaluation of quality of life after orthognathic surgery in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: a systematic review	7
Outcome and barrier: the double-edged sword of the patient satisfaction dilemma	7
Effectiveness of removable anterior bite planes with varied mealtime protocols in correcting deep bites among growing patients: a randomized clinical trial	7
Miniscrew anchorage versus Class II elastics for maxillary arch distalization using clear aligners	7
Incisor position and alveolar bone thickness:	7
Difference in discrepancies of mandibular incisor compensation relative to Menton deviation between Class III roll- and yaw-dominant asymmetries	6
White spot lesions in orthodontics: consensus statements for prevention and management	6
Comparison of posttreatment stability after total mandibular arch distalization with mini-implants and mandibular setback surgery	6
Evaluation of efficacy of utility arch with inter-maxillary elastics for treating skeletal deep bite with retroclined upper incisors in the mixed dentition: a clinical randomized controlled trial	6
Lithium reduces orthodontically induced root resorption by suppressing cell death, hyalinization, and odontoclast formation in rats	6
Evaluation of bisphenol release of different clear aligner materials using the liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry method	6
Strategic treatment for a patient with missing lateral incisor and first molar accompanied by posterior scissor bite and an impacted premolar	6
Long-term follow-up of a patient diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome who underwent Le Fort I and III distraction osteogenesis using a rigid external distractor system	6
Response to the Letter	6
Effect of orthodontic treatment on traumatized teeth treated by regenerative endodontic procedure	6
Clear aligner biomechanical limitations: anchorage and couple (torque) development	6
Adaptational changes in clear aligner fit with time:	6
Nonsurgical orthodontic treatment using bone-anchored maxillary protraction in a patient with unilateral cleft lip and palate	6