OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology is 25. 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 2021-10-01 to 2025-10-01.)

Article	Citations
Are the severity of obstruction and the apnea–hypopnea index related to orofacial anatomy in children with obstructive sleep apnea? a kinetic MRI study	119
Deep learning for automated detection and numbering of permanent teeth on panoramic images	70
Automatic classification and segmentation of multiclass jaw lesions in cone-beam CT using deep learning	65
Influence of head positioning during cone-beam CT imaging on the accuracy of virtual 3D models	64
Three-dimensional clinical assessment for MRONJ risk in oncologic patients following tooth extractions	40
Influence of teaching method on radiographic diagnosis of root resorptions by dental students: a prospective cohort study	35
Development and evaluation of a deep learning model to reduce exomass-related metal artefacts in cone-beam CT: an ex vivo study using porcine mandibles	34
MRI-based cephalometrics: a scoping review of current insights and future perspectives	33
Usability of shear wave elastography in the quantitative evaluation of masseter muscle stiffness in adolescents with bruxism	32
Acute soft tissue injury to the temporomandibular joint and posttraumatic assessment after mandibular condyle fractures: a longitudinal prospective MRI study	31
Variations in head tilt during the acquisition of cone beam computed tomography scans and their effects on effective radiation dose	31
CBCT in dental age estimation: A systematic review and meta analysis	31
Age determination on panoramic radiographs using the Kvaal method with the aid of artificial intelligence	30
Radiographic changes in the temporomandibular joint related to medication in rheumatic diseases	30
Imaging characteristics of sublingual gland herniation on CT and MRI	29
Radiological assessment of dissected cervical lymph nodes in level III affected by the area of supraomohyoid neck dissection	29
Detection of vertical root fractures by cone-beam computed tomography based on deep learning	28
Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography in relation to salivary gland biopsy in Sjögren’s syndrome: a systematic review with meta-analysis	28
A simple graded bite block for dynamic magnetic resonance imaging of the temporomandibular joint	27
Characterization of fungus ball CT-hyperdensities within maxillary and sphenoid sinuses	27
A semi-automatic approach for longitudinal 3D upper airway analysis using voxel-based registration	27
Automated detection of dental restorations using deep learning on panoramic radiographs	27
Enhancing panoramic dental imaging with AI-driven arch surface fitting: achieving improved clarity and accuracy through an optimal reconstruction zone	27
A comparative study of three-dimensional cone beam computed tomographic sialography and ultrasonography in the detection of non-tumoral salivary duct diseases	26
An automated method for assessing condyle head changes in patients with skeletal class II malocclusion based on Cone-beam CT images	25

Close relationship with the glandular capsule: a highly sensitive diagnostic indicator of major salivary gland metastatic malignancies in ultrasound