European Journal of Orthodontics

Papers
(The median citation count of European Journal of Orthodontics is 3. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)
ArticleCitations
Are units of analysis properly considered in orthodontic meta-analyses?96
Spatially-dense three-dimensional analysis of the midfacial skeletal shape asymmetry in skeletal Class III patients60
A novel ‘stop-hole’ strategy to extend the fatigue life of orthodontic thermoformed retainers: an in vitro study50
European Journal of Orthodontics Editor’s Report 202347
Forces and moments on a maxillary lateral incisor using 3D-printed aligners with pressure points: an in vitro study43
Evaluation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) during surgically-assisted acceleration of orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis40
Stability of maxillary anterior teeth during retention and 1 year after removal of retention—an RCT on adolescents retained with two different bonded retainers and a vacuum-formed retainer39
Clear aligner treatment in adult patients with class III malocclusion: lower distalization and class III elastics vs class III elastics alone – a RCT32
Under pressure—mechanisms and risk factors for orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption: a systematic review27
Measuring concern about smile appearance among adults27
Craniofacial structures, occlusal features, and TMD symptoms in juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients: a retrospective study27
Roles of B-cell lymphoma 6 in orthodontic tooth movement of rat molars26
Correction to: Does the pain experienced during orthodontic treatment and bracket removal depend on the architecture of the bracket or debonding method?26
Correction to: Unilateral nasal obstruction mediates reversible morphological and phenotypic changes in masticatory muscles of growing rats25
Reliability and safety of miniscrew insertion planning with the use of lateral cephalograms assessed on corresponding cone-beam computer tomography images24
Long-term stability of anterior open bite treatment with bonded spurs in the mixed dentition: a secondary data analysis from a clinical trial23
Association between orthodontic treatment and psychosocial factors in adolescents: a cross-sectional study22
Poly-ether-ether-ketone versus dead-soft coaxial bonded retainers: a randomized clinical trial. Part 2: periodontal health and microbial biofilm assessment22
Evaluation of mandibular growth in a prepubertal Class I and Class II population: a longitudinal analysis22
Dynamics of salivary stress-related biomarkers in children with malocclusion and risk for sleep problems and sleep-disordered breathing: a cross-sectional study22
Assessing tooth mobility before and after miniscrew implantation for diagnosing root contact: a cadaveric animal study21
How does alendronate affect orthodontic tooth movement in osteogenesis imperfecta: an in vivo study on a mice model20
Effect of heat treatment and nitrogen atmosphere during post-curing on mechanical properties of 3D-printed orthodontic aligners20
The influence of photodynamic therapy on the supragingival plaque accumulation and bacterial composition in orthodontic patients: a randomized controlled trial19
Difference in pain experience between manual and motor-driven methods of interproximal enamel reduction: a single centre randomized controlled trial19
Quality of occlusal outcome in adult Class II patients treated with completely customized lingual appliances and Class II elastics compared to adult Class I patients18
Accounting for clustering is still not routinely undertaken in orthodontic studies18
RCT on orthodontic timing post-periodontal regeneration: root resorption and tooth movement outcomes18
Long-term radiographic and periodontal evaluations of the bone-grafted alveolar cleft region in young adults born with a UCLP18
Correlation of quantitative light-induced fluorescence and qualitative visual rating in infiltrated post-orthodontic white spot lesions18
May alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks affect the rate of orthodontic tooth movement? A systematic review of animal studies17
Correction to: Poly-Ether-Ether-Ketone versus dead-soft coaxial bonded retainers: a randomized clinical trial. Part 2: periodontal health and microbial biofilm assessment16
Temporary anchorage devices and the forces and effects on the dentition and surrounding structures during orthodontic treatment: a scoping review15
Dentoskeletal effects of mini-screw assisted, non-surgical palatal expansion in adults using a modified force-controlled polycyclic protocol: a single-centre retrospective study15
The effect of micro-osteoperforation on the rate of tooth movement during the alignment stage in patients with mandibular crowding: a randomised controlled trial15
Dentoskeletal and soft tissue changes after treatment of crowding with premolar extractions: a 50-year follow-up15
Longitudinal bibliometric investigation of published orthodontic research 2013–23: are we investigating patient-reported outcomes?15
Beni Solow award 202215
The ‘roller coaster effect’ in premolar extraction cases: clear aligners vs. straight-wire appliance15
Effects of microplastic release from 3D-printed orthodontic aligners: a histological and immunological bioassay approach15
Dento-skeletal effect of maxillary expansion appliances in growing children and adolescents with transverse deficiency: a network meta-analysis15
A mapping review of systematic reviews in orthodontics: a five-year analysis14
How well do orthodontic RCTs comply with CONSORT guidelines?14
Maxillary protraction anchored on miniplates versus miniscrews: three-dimensional dentoskeletal comparison14
Factors influencing the quality of life among orthognathic patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis13
Comparison of chairside rectangular chain retainers and multi-stranded conventional retainers: a randomized controlled trial13
Self-correction of posterior crossbite in childhood: a systematic review of long-term follow-up studies13
CAD/CAM-based 3D-printed and PVS indirect bonding jig system accuracy: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and comparative analysis of hard and soft CAD/CAM transfer trays13
An overview of the intraoral features and craniofacial morphology of growing and adult Japanese cleidocranial dysplasia subjects13
Differential salivary proteome of nonsyndromic cleft lip and/or palate patients with and without dental caries in comparison with nonaffected individuals13
Patch-based convolutional neural networks for automatic landmark detection of 3D facial images in clinical settings12
Indicators of transparency and data sharing in scientific writing in published randomized controlled trials in orthodontic journals between 2019 and 2023: an empirical study.12
Poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) versus dead-soft coaxial bonded retainers: a randomized clinical trial. Part 1. Stability, retainer failure, and participant satisfaction12
Correlation of sex hormone levels with orthodontic tooth movement in the maxilla: a prospective cohort study12
Center of resistance of maxillary canines: a 3D computational model for orthodontic applications11
The impact of different rapid palatal expansion appliances on sleep, nasal airway resistance, and dentoskeletal/dentoalveolar characteristics: a prospective, randomized controlled trial11
A cost analysis of orthodontic space closure and implant treatment in patients missing maxillary lateral incisors with a long-term perspective11
Development and evaluation of an attention-gated U-net model for binary segmentation of teeth versus background in panoramic radiographs for orthodontic applications11
Comparison of treatment effects between clear aligners and fixed appliances in patients treated with miniscrew-assisted molar distalization10
Smartphones or digital SLRs for clinical dental photography: is there a difference?10
Tooth mobility restriction by multistranded and CAD/CAM retainers—an in vitro study10
The effectiveness of interventions in reducing pain related to orthodontic separation: a systematic review and meta-analysis10
The effect of orthodontic treatment on facial attractiveness: a systematic review and meta-analysis10
Environmental sustainability of post-orthodontic dental retainers: a comparative life-cycle assessment of Hawley and Essix retainers10
Distribution of initial caries lesions in relation to fixed orthodontic therapy. A systematic review and meta-analysis10
Dento-skeletal response to three different protocols of rapid maxillary expansion in hyperdivergent growing subjects: a longitudinal retrospective study10
PIEZO1 promotes ATP release from periodontal ligament cells following compression force10
The effect of early childhood non-nutritive sucking behavior including pacifiers on malocclusion: a randomized controlled trial10
Evaluation of imaging protocols for detecting tooth ankylosis using different CBCT devices: an in vitro study10
Comparison of automated digital Peer Assessment Rating compared with measurements performed by orthodontists, dental students, and assistants using plaster, additive manufactured, and digital models10
Relapse and failure rates between CAD/CAM and conventional fixed retainers: a 2-year follow-up of a randomized controlled clinical trial9
Correction to: The prevalence of the failure of fixed orthodontic bonded retainers: a systematic review and meta-analysis9
A systematic review considering the risk of bias in orthodontic RCTs over 55 years9
A comparative assessment of stability and satisfaction between two mandibular lingual retainers in orthodontic patients. A 2-year follow-up, single practice-based randomized trial9
Cost-effectiveness of interceptive orthodontics: a long-term evaluation of early treatment strategies8
Optimizing orthodontic treatment protocol for patients with periodontitis or reduced periodontium: a systematic review and meta-analysis8
Clinical effectiveness of cantilever arms in the protraction of mandibular molars with clear aligners: a prospective controlled study8
Changes in superoxide dismutase 3 (SOD3) expression in periodontal tissue during orthodontic tooth movement of rat molars and the effect of SOD3 onin vitrohypoxia-exposed rat periodontal ligame8
Biological characteristics of microRNAs secreted by exosomes of periodontal ligament stem cells due to mechanical force8
Changes of masseter muscle thickness during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances: a prospective controlled study in growing children8
Condylar morphology and position changes following functional appliance treatment: a systematic review8
The accuracy of photographic soft-tissue profile analysis to determine Class II and vertical skeletal relationships in children8
Patient compliance with Twin Block appliance during treatment of Class II malocclusion: a randomized controlled trial on two check-up prescriptions8
Impact of orthognathic surgery on voice and speech: a systematic review and meta-analysis8
Effect of upper second molar eruption status on the efficiency of upper first molar distalization: a systematic review and meta-analysis8
Impact of clear aligners and conventional fixed orthodontic appliances on oral hygiene and periodontal health: A systematic review with GRADE assessment of the certainty of evidence8
The effect of early versus delayed space closure on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement: a systematic review and meta-analysis8
Functional treatment of unilateral posterior crossbite improves condylar asymmetry in mixed dentition patients8
Correction to: How does alendronate affect orthodontic tooth movement in osteogenesis imperfecta: an in vivo study on a mice model8
Effects of headgear timing on dental arch changes from 7 to 18 years of age: a follow-up study8
Influence of vitamin D in orthodontic tooth movement—a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in humans8
Changes in clinical crown length and the development of gingival recession associated with orthodontic treatment-induced incisor inclination changes: a retrospective cohort study8
Correction to: Validation and comparison of 2D grading scales and 3D volumetric measurements for outcome assessment of bone-grafted alveolar clefts in children7
The efficacy and effectiveness of customized CAD/CAM brackets in fixed orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis7
Treatment modalities in bone-borne maxillary protraction in children with maxillary retrognathism: a systematic review and meta-analysis7
Oral health-related quality of life in young adults born with unilateral cleft lip and palate after interdisciplinary treatment: a cross-sectional study with controls7
Systemic or local administration of bisphosphonate and the orthodontic tooth movement in animals: a systematic review7
A potential osteogenic role for microRNA-181a-5p during palatogenesis7
Occlusal outcome of orthodontic treatment: a systematic review with meta-analyses of randomized trials7
Studying the dynamics of mandibular growth spurts in individuals with Class I and Class II skeletal growth patterns using the Bayesian superimposition by translation and rotation (SITAR) model7
Irisin reduces orthodontic tooth movement in rats by promoting the osteogenic potential in the periodontal ligament7
Evaluation of salivary alpha-amylase and cortisol levels in patients undergoing orthodontic mini-implant treatment: a short-term prospective comparative study7
A comparative evaluation of salivary and plasma bisphenol-A levels in patients released from four different orthodontic appliances: ultra-performance liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry study. A n7
The effect of fixed orthodontic appliances on gingival aesthetics of the anterior maxillary dentition7
Long noncoding RNA GAS5 alleviates the inflammatory response of human periodontal ligament stem cells by regulating the NF-κB signalling pathway7
Changes in upper airway airflow after rapid maxillary expansion considering normal craniofacial development as a factor: a retrospective study using computer fluid dynamics7
Reply to Letter to the Editor7
Posterior crossbite corrections in the early mixed dentition with quad helix or rapid maxillary expander: a cost-effectiveness analysis of a randomized controlled trial6
Extraction of premolars in orthodontic treatment does not negatively affect upper airway volume and minimum cross-sectional area: a systematic review with meta-analysis6
Impact of myofunctional therapy on orthodontic management and orthognathic surgery outcomes: a scoping review6
Do the various interceptive treatment modalities improve the position of palatally displaced permanent canines? A meta-analysis6
Correction to: Dentoskeletal effects of mini-screw assisted, non-surgical palatal expansion in adults using a modified force-controlled polycyclic protocol: a single-centre retrospective study6
Core outcomes for orofacial clefts: reconciling traditional and ICHOM minimum datasets6
Exploring LLM-based chatbot effectiveness in answering questions related to the risks and benefits of orthognathic treatment: a cross-sectional study6
Worthwhile or wasteful? Assessing the impact of funding, author collaboration and article availability on article metrics6
Clinical risk factors caused by third molar levelling following extraction of a mandibular second molar6
Letter to the Editor6
Validation and comparison of 2D grading scales and 3D volumetric measurements for outcome assessment of bone-grafted alveolar clefts in children6
Stereophotogrammetry facial changes following hyrax-type and differential maxillary expanders: a randomized clinical trial6
Vertical effects of cervical headgear in growing patients with Class II malocclusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis6
Head posture before and after the correction of unilateral functional posterior crossbite in growing children: a prospective controlled clinical trial6
Determination of optimal incisor overtreatment and molar anchorage preparation for first-premolar extraction patients treated with clear aligners6
How far do oral lectures at European Orthodontic Society congresses reach? A comparison of abstract publication rates, article citations, and social media mentions6
Heritability of dental arches and occlusal characteristics: a systematic review and meta-analysis6
Dentoalveolar changes following extraction of mandibular primary second molars in patients with congenitally missing second premolars—a longitudinal randomized controlled trial6
Combined effects of unilateral nasal obstruction and occlusal bite-raising on mandibular condylar development in growing rats6
Assessment of accuracy, reliability, readability, and semantic consistency of generative AI responses to rephrased orthodontic patient questions5
Correction to: Influence of vitamin D in orthodontic tooth movement—a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in humans5
Effects of probiotics on the oral health of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis5
Longitudinal study of root resorption on incisors caused by impacted maxillary canines—a clinical and cone beam CT assessment5
Effectiveness of dental arch expansion in the orthodontic treatment with clear aligners: a scoping review5
Early prevention of maxillary canine impaction: a randomized clinical trial5
Longitudinal study of rapid maxillary expansion effects on electromyographic, skeletal, and dental changes in children with functional posterior crossbite5
Effects of intraoral aging on mechanical properties of directly printed aligners vs. thermoformed aligners: an in vivo prospective investigation5
DIY (Design It Yourself) Orthodontics5
Malocclusions and quality of life among adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis5
Three-dimensional comparison of tooth-borne and tooth-bone-borne RME appliances: a randomized controlled trial with 5-year follow-up5
Effects produced by the facemask with and without skeletal anchorage for the orthopaedic treatment of Class III malocclusion in growing patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs5
Craniofacial dimensions and malocclusions in children and adolescents with a high body mass index: a systematic review and meta-analysis5
Three-dimensional condyle and glenoid fossa alterations after class II treatment with twin block and herbst functional appliances – a randomized clinical trial5
Maxillary dimensions and arch shape with palatally displaced canines5
Evaluation of the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment with Invisalign in different wear time protocols: Randomized Clinical Trial5
Reporting completeness of scoping reviews in orthodontic literature up to 2022. An empirical study5
Predictability of tooth derotation with clear aligners and its influencing factors: a retrospective study5
Comprehensive clinical evaluation of indirect and direct bonding techniques in orthodontic treatment: a single-centre, open-label, quasi-randomized controlled clinical trial5
Biomechanical analysis of miniscrew-assisted molar distalization with clear aligners: a three-dimensional finite element study5
Three-dimensional changes in the cranial base associated with soft-diet feeding5
Does the pain experienced during orthodontic treatment and bracket removal depend on the architecture of the bracket or debonding method?5
Geometric analyses of changes in nasal septum deviation following maxillary expansion4
Post-pubertal effects of the Face Mask Protocol with and without Bite Block appliance in the orthopedic treatment of Class III malocclusion: a comparative evaluation4
Reporting and interpretation of subgroup analyses in orthodontic meta-analysis; a meta-epidemiological study4
Post-treatment stability after 5 years of retention with vacuum-formed and bonded retainers—a randomized controlled trial4
EOS 2025 Abstracts4
External apical root resorption in African American orthodontic patients4
Mutations in the WLS are associated with dental anomalies, torus palatinus, and torus mandibularis4
Beni Solow Award 20234
Social, intellectual, psychological, and attractiveness judgements of lay people about patients before and after combined orthodontic-orthognathic surgical treatment4
Effects of orthopedic treatment (distraction splint) on dentofacial deformities in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis4
Clear aligners: between clinical inertia and dormant disruption4
Comparison of skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of mini-implant-supported twin block versus conventional twin block in treating growing patients with Class II Division 1 malocclusion: a two-arm rando4
White spot lesions after fixed appliance treatment—Can we expect spontaneous long-term (≥15 years) improvement?4
Digital analyses of Bolton tooth size ratios and their association to gender, angle class, and other occlusal traits: a study using a partially automated digital 3D model analysis4
Effects of early and later timed cervical headgear treatment on the eruption timing and pattern of permanent upper canines and molars from 7 to 18 years of age: follow-up of a randomized controlled tr4
Orthognathic surgery–induced bone remodeling and the acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement: a scoping review4
Effect of an enzyme-containing mouthwash on the dental biofilm and salivary microbiome in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances: a randomized placebo-controlled pilot trial4
Hemisection versus conventional extraction as interceptive treatment in congenitally missing mandibular second premolars: a randomised controlled split-mouth trial3
Editor’s report 20243
Effects of aging on the tensile strength and surface condition of orthodontic aligners: a comparative study of five models3
GuREx-MIH: radiographic assessment of eruption patterns of second permanent molars and premolars in 11-year-olds after early extraction of the first permanent molar – a split-mouth trial3
Orthodontic treatment quality evaluated by partially automated digital IOTN and PAR index determination: a retrospective multicentre study3
Comparison of class III treatment using intermaxillary elastics and buccal shelf miniscrews3
Clinical bracket failure rates between different bonding techniques: a systematic review and meta-analysis3
Third molar agenesis relates to human craniofacial form3
Reporting of CONSORT flow diagrams for parallel group randomized controlled trials published in orthodontic journals3
Genetic and environmental contributions to the development of soft tissue facial profile: a twin study3
Do we value the safety of our treatments? An empirical assessment of reporting of Harms in Randomized Controlled Trials in Orthodontics3
Cervical headgear effectiveness in distalizing molars in relation to patient compliance3
Can artificial intelligence-driven cephalometric analysis replace manual tracing? A systematic review and meta-analysis3
Three-dimensional soft tissue evaluation following different maxillary protraction in Class III patient3
Postgraduate orthodontic education frameworks: the EJO session in the 2026 EOS congress3
A new clinical index scale for measuring secondary alveolar bone grafting success based on canine eruption3
The association of malocclusions with masseter muscle thickness based on ultrasonography measurements: a retrospective cohort study3
Does incisor inclination change during orthodontic treatment affect gingival thickness and the width of keratinized gingiva? A prospective controlled study.3
Anterior open bite self-correction after cessation of non-nutritive sucking habits: a systematic review3
Palatal canine impaction is not associated with third molar agenesis3
Abaloparatide and teriparatide enhance mandibular growth in adolescent rats with site-specific and mechano-related effects3
Occlusal features in individuals with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis3
A scoping review of sustainable orthodontic supply chains: innovations and waste management in clear aligner therapy3
Enhancing systematic reviews in orthodontics: a comparative examination of GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 for generating PICO-based queries with tailored prompts and configurations3
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