OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Efficacy of conservative approaches on pain relief in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders: a systematic review with network meta-analysis	47
The association between sleep quality, depression, anxiety and stress levels, and temporomandibular joint disorders among Turkish dental students during the COVID-19 pandemic	38
Prevalence of temporomandibular disorders in people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	38
COVID-19 pandemic and the psyche, bruxism, temporomandibular disorders triangle	31
Modjaw® device: Analysis of mandibular kinematics recorded for a group of asymptomatic subjects	26
Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as treatment of joint and muscle pain in temporomandibular disorders: A systematic review	21
Associations between self-reported bruxism, sleep quality, and psychological status among dental students in Turkey	16
Accuracy of the Fonseca Anamnestic Index for identifying pain-related and/or intra-articular Temporomandibular Disorders	14
Somatic and temporomandibular disorder symptoms - Idioms of psychological distress in Southeast Asian youths	13
To what extent are the characteristics of painful temporomandibular disorders predictors of self-reported limitations in jaw function?	12
Association of stress, anxiety, and depression levels with sleep quality in patients with temporomandibular disorders	11
Can hard and/or soft occlusal splints reduce the bite force transmitted to the teeth and temporomandibular joint discs? A finite element method analysis	11
Self-reported sleep bruxism among Finnish symphony orchestra musicians: Associations with perceived sleep-related problems and psychological stress	11
Temporomandibular disorders and the use of traditional and laser acupuncture: a systematic review	11
Efficacy of different combinations of physiotherapy techniques compared to exercise and patient education in temporomandibular disorders: A randomized controlled study	10
Malocclusion complexity as an associated factor for temporomandibular disorders. A case-control study	10
Evaluation of temporomandibular disorders, quality of life, and oral habits among dentistry students	9
Temporomandibular disorder prevalence and its association with oral parafunctions, neck pain, and neck function in healthcare students: A cross-sectional study	9
Relationship of temporomandibular joint disorders with cervical posture and hyoid bone position	9
Positional and dimensional TMJ characteristics in different temporomandibular disorders: A cross-sectional comparative study	8
Diagnostic and screening inventories for temporomandibular disorders: A systematic review	8
A new design of mandibular advancement device (IMYS) in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea	8
Dental practitioner approaches to bruxism: Preliminary findings from the national dental practice-based research network	8
Dry needling and upper cervical spinal manipulation in patients with temporomandibular disorder: A multi-center randomized clinical trial	8
Evaluation of the relationship between sleep bruxism and sleeping habits in school-aged children	8

Polysomnographic characteristics of sleep-related bruxism: What are the determinant factors for temporomandibular disorders?	7
Correlation of patients’ demographics and clinical symptoms with temporomandibular disorders	7
In vivo three-dimensional cephalometric landmarks using CBCT for assessment of condylar volume and surface in individuals with Class I, II, and III malocclusions	7
Is there any association between sleep disorder and temporomandibular joint dysfunction in adults? – A systematic review	7
To evaluate whether there is a relationship between occlusion and body posture as delineated by a stabilometric platform: A systematic review	7
Oral health quality of life is associated to jaw function and depression in patients with myogenous temporomandibular dysfunction	7
Correlation of clinical manifestations and condylar morphology of patients with temporomandibular degenerative joint diseases	7
Effects of stabilization splints on the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders of muscular origin: A systematic review	7
Efficacy of prolotherapy and arthrocentesis in management of temporomandibular joint hypermobility	7
Comparative efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to TENS and therapeutic ultrasound in management of TMDs: a systematic review & meta-analysis	7
Potential adjunct therapies for the management of temporomandibular disorders: An evidence-based review	6
Intraarticular injections of hyaluronic acid in arthrocentesis and arthroscopy as a treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders: A systematic review	6
Assessment of self-rated pain perception and whole salivary cortisol levels among adolescents with and without temporomandibular disorders	6
A literature review of applications of Kinesio Taping® in the craniomaxillofacial region	6
Jaw-related complications in COVID-19 patients; a systematic review	6
Impact of bruxism on craniomandibular morphology: A cone-beam computed tomographic study	6
Psychological distress and well-being: their association with temporomandibular disorder symptoms	6
Comparison of symptoms, signs, gender, and magnetic resonance images of temporomandibular joint disorder patients	5
Hyoid bone position in subjects with different facial growth patterns of different dental ages	5
Evaluation of oral health-related quality of life in patients with temporomandibular disorders	5
Association of self-reported bruxism with temporomandibular disorders – Northern Finland Birth Cohort (NFBC) 1966 study	5
Physical therapy of temporomandibular disorder in a child with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita: A case report and literature review	5
Understanding the mandibular condyle morphology on panoramic images: A conebeam computed tomography comparison study	5
Evaluation of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders and incisal relationships among 7-10-year-old Turkish children with sleep bruxism: A cross-sectional study	5
Effects of photobiomodulation on auriculotherapy points for sleep disorders, anxiety, and temporomandibular dysfunctions	5
Neuroscience contributes to the understanding of the neurobiology of temporomandibular disorders associated with stress and anxiety	5
Is low dose of botulinum toxin effective in controlling chronic pain in sleep bruxism, awake bruxism, and temporomandibular disorder?	5
Association between depression and temporomandibular dysfunction in adults - a systematic review	5
Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire	4
Effects of patient education on the oral behavior of patients with temporomandibular degenerative joint disease: a prospective case series study	4
Relationship between bruxism and smartphone overuse in young adults	4
Relationship between natural or iatrogenic malocclusions and temporomandibular disorders: A case control study	4
Temporomandibular disorder symptoms, sleep quality, and burnout syndrome in teachers	4
Temporomandibular disorder symptoms in the university context	4
Association between the severity of possible sleep bruxism and possible awake bruxism and attrition tooth wear facets in children and adolescents	4
Changes in the condylar volume and skeletal relapse following orthognathic surgery in patients with dentofacial deformity: A retrospective study	4
Clinical and ultrasonographic evaluation of ultrasound-guided single puncture temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis	4
Case report: Anterior open bite correction treatment by dental treatment and physical therapy through craniocervical mandibular and occlusal stabilization	4
Temporomandibular disorder symptoms and their association with quality of life of dental patients in Malaysia	4
A clinical trial: Aqualizer ™ therapy and its effects on myopathies or temporomandibular dysfunctions. Part II: Subjective parameters	4
Mouth opening, jaw disability, neck disability, pressure pain thresholds, and myofascial trigger points in patients with disc displacement with reduction: A descriptive and comparative study	4
Different intra-articular injection substances following temporomandibular joint arthroscopy and their effect on early postoperative period: A randomized clinical trial	4
Effect of photobiomodulation treatment on pain control in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction disorder: systematic review	4
Prevalence of temporomandibular disorders in the Brazilian population: A systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Does botulinum toxin have any role in the management of chronic pain associated with bruxism?	4
Negative affectivity and emotions in youths with temporomandibular disorders across cultures	4
Ultrasonographic evaluation of the masseter muscle in temporomandibular disorders patients with myofascial pain: A case-control observational study	4
A minireview of the anatomical and pathological factors pertaining to Costen’s syndrome symptoms	4
Relationship between cervical angle and temporomandibular disorders in young and middle-aged population	4
Effects of orthodontic aligners on 24-hour masseter muscle activity: a multiple-day electromyographic study	4

Effects of bruxism on temporomandibular joint internal derangement in patients with unilateral temporomandibular joint pain: The role of magnetic resonance imaging diagnostics	3
Prevalence, awareness, and management of bruxism in Thai dental students: A cross-sectional study	3
Can the subject reliably reproduce maximum voluntary contraction of temporalis and masseter muscles in surface EMG?	3
Compliance and side effects of tongue stabilizing device in patients with obstructive sleep apnea	3
The painful mind	3
Changes in hyoid bone and tongue position in Class I subjects after orthodontic treatment with rapid palatal expander	3
Sleep disordered breathing and oral health-related quality of life in children with different skeletal malocclusions	3
Degenerative temporomandibular joint diseases and their relation with sleep and emotional disturbance	3
Ultrasonographic evaluation of the effect of splint therapy on masseter muscle and blood flow in patients with bruxism	3
Three-dimensional assessment of temporomandibular joint in skeletal Class I malocclusion with variable degrees of overbite and overjet	3
The evolution of a field: A challenge and an opportunity	3
Influence of genetics and biopsychosocial aspects as etiologic factors of bruxism	3
Two-dimensional upper airway normative values in children aged 7 to 17 years	3
Balkwill’s angle, occlusal plane, mandibular shape, and curve of Spee	3
A clinical trial: Aqualizer ™ therapy and its effects on myopathies or temporomandibular dysfunctions. Part I: Objective parameters	3
The relationship between extracellular fluid and obstructive sleep apnea in non-obese patients	3
Evaluation of condyle-fossa relationships in skeletal Class I malocclusion with variable degrees of deep overbite and open bite	3
Symmetrical activity of the chewing muscles and its relationship with skeletal class and body posture	3
An investigation of biomechanics, muscle performance, and disability level of craniocervical region of individuals with temporomandibular disorder	3