OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics-Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie 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.)

Article	Citations
Cephalometric analysis of parents of patients with cleft lip and/or palate	29
Authors’ response to: The problem in visualization and measuring tiny structures on CBCT-images	23
Effect of applying intermittent force with and without vibration on orthodontic tooth movement	22
2D-to-3D: Predicting three-dimensional (3D) cephalometric measurements from two conventional X-ray images	22
Manual vs. interactive power toothbrush on plaque removal and salivary Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus casei levels	17
Age-dependent interactions of maxillary sutures during RME and their effects on palatal morphology	15
Can MRI be a potential substitute for CT in cephalometric analysis for radiation-free diagnoses?	14
Three-dimensional localization of tooth germs without ionizing radiation	14
Is wear time of Hawley retainers measured with microsensors related to mandibular arch stability?	13
Evaluation of torsional strength and torque presentation of coated rectangular stainless steel archwires, an in vitro study	12
Comparative assessment of frictional forces between differently designed esthetic brackets during simulated canine retraction	12
Facial and dental arch shape in individuals with different bite force levels	11
Three-dimensional volumetric comparison of tongue, oral cavity proper, and pharyngeal airway in individuals with different sagittal skeletal patterns	11
Long-term changes in overjet in individuals with and without orthodontic treatment	10
Effects of offset design on the accuracy of bracket placement with a guided bonding device	10
Effect of thermomechanical aging on force system of orthodontic aligners made of different thermoformed materials	10
42° as a reference for modern orthodontic arch forms—a mathematical analysis of the Bonwill and Hawley methods	10
Comparison of shear bond strength and residual adhesive remnants on the enamel surface after debonding of three different orthodontic molar tubes	9
The effects of professional expertise on perceptions of treatment need in patients with class II division 1 malocclusion: a comparison between orthodontists, general dentists, and lay people in German	9
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	9
Association between 6-n-propylthiouracil taste phenotypes and the development of initial caries lesions during fixed orthodontic treatment	9
Dentoalveolar alterations after interventions to relieve mouth breathing	9
Development and in vitro testing of an orthodontic miniscrew for use in the mandible	8
Comment on “Association between tooth agenesis and root morphology assessed by periapical radiographs”	8
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	8

Longitudinal analysis of bite force and strength of orofacial tissues during orthodontic aligner treatment	8
Does orthodontic treatment need have an impact on oral health-related quality of life?	8
Treatment of skeletal class III malocclusion using a combined clear aligner and surgery-early approach	7
Comparison of external apical root resorption and repair levels induced by PowerScope and Forsus fatigue resistant device appliances	7
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	7
Comparative assessment of the rate of maxillary canine retraction using micro-osteoperforation and low-level laser therapy	7
Correction to: Frequency and variability of nonmetric dental crown traits of primary and permanent molars in a group of orthodontic patients	7
Anatomical and immunohistochemical analyses of the fusion of the premaxillary–maxillary suture in human fetuses	7
Relationship between the mandibular curve of Spee and the maxillary compensating curve with dentoskeletal morphology	7
Comparison of the asymmetry index determined on digital panoramic radiographic images and on posteroanterior cephalometric images: a retrospective cross-sectional study	6
Comparative biomechanical analysis of four different tooth- and bone-borne frog appliances for molar distalization	6
Quality of orthodontic care—A multicenter cohort study in a German convenience sample	6
Association between dietary active microbe intake and dental caries among American adults	5
Three-dimensional analysis of posttreatment tooth movements despite bonded retainers: part II—lower jaw	5
Correction to: Bonded lingual retainer adhesives and discoloration	5
Influence of upper anterior teeth crowding on the quality of life of children and adolescents	5
Global scholarly output on orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (TADs): A silver jublee scientometric analysis	5
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	5
Correction to: Influence of functional and esthetic expectations on orthodontic pain	5
Antibacterial and physicochemical properties of a zinc oxide nanoparticle-modified orthodontic adhesive	5
Individual dental and skeletal age assessment according to Demirjian and Baccetti: Updated norm values for Central-European patients	5
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	5
Prevalence of malocclusions in 8- and 9-year-old children in Germany—Results of the Sixth German Oral Health Study (DMS 6)	5
Effectiveness of piezoelectric-assisted orthodontic treatment	4
Influence of the design of 3D-printed indirect bonding trays and experience of the clinician on the accuracy of bracket placement	4
Low translational and rotational movements with 2-point stainless-steel retainers over a period of 1 and 3 years	4
Authors’ response to: comment on “Accuracy of orthodontic movement with nocturnal three-dimensionally printed and thermoformed aligners: retrospective cohort study comparing two different treatments p	4
Age-dependent effects of Delaire facemask therapy for class III malocclusion	4
Mandibular advancement devices in obstructive sleep apnea: diagnostic predictors for treatment response and clinical implications	4
Bond strength, degree of conversion, and microorganism adhesion using different bracket-to-enamel bonding protocols	4
A novel machine learning model for class III surgery decision	4
Accuracy of a clear aligner hybrid approach in managing severe rotations of rounded teeth	4
Fractal analysis of mandibular trabecular pattern following protraction facemask therapy	4
Therapeutic efficacy of individual head orthoses in infants with positional plagiocephaly	3
Efficacy of a mobile phone application for the improvement of oral hygiene of patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment	3
Biomechanical effects of a new crimpable gate spring combined with conventional rectangular archwires for torque adjustment of individual anterior teeth	3
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	3
Fixed orthodontic appliances and adolescents’ peer relations in school	3
Changes in strain energy density in the temporomandibular joint disk after sagittal split ramus osteotomy using a computed tomography-based finite element model	3
Mitteilung des Präsidenten der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Kieferorthopädie	3
Age-dependent prevalence of malocclusions requiring treatment according to the KIG classification	3
Third molar angulation and retromolar space after functional orthodontic treatment	3
Accuracy of orthodontic movement with nocturnal three-dimensionally printed and thermoformed aligners	3
Hand eczema symptoms, exposures and skin care in orthodontics	3
Methylphenidate—effects on orthodontic tooth movement, orthodontically induced and nonorthodontic root resorption?	3
Facial recognition by cloud-based APIs following surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion	3
The IL-17 level in gingival crevicular fluid as an indicator of orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption	3
Evaluation and comparison of planum clival angle in three malocclusion groups	3
Functionality testing of an innovative biomechanically optimized and surface-modified orthodontic mini-screw—a comparative study	3
Biocompatibility of three orthodontic silver solder materials: in vitro cytotoxicity testing	3