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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Cephalometric analysis of parents of patients with cleft lip and/or palate	20
Authors’ response to: The problem in visualization and measuring tiny structures on CBCT-images	18
Manual vs. interactive power toothbrush on plaque removal and salivary Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus casei levels	18
Is wear time of Hawley retainers measured with microsensors related to mandibular arch stability?	18
A three-dimensional method to calculate mechanical advantage in mandibular function	15
Three-dimensional localization of tooth germs without ionizing radiation	15
Can MRI be a potential substitute for CT in cephalometric analysis for radiation-free diagnoses?	14
Effects of miniscrew-facilitated micro-osteoperforations on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement	13
Effect of applying intermittent force with and without vibration on orthodontic tooth movement	12
2D-to-3D: Predicting three-dimensional (3D) cephalometric measurements from two conventional X-ray images	11
Facial and dental arch shape in individuals with different bite force levels	10
Age-dependent interactions of maxillary sutures during RME and their effects on palatal morphology	10
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	10
Evaluation of torsional strength and torque presentation of coated rectangular stainless steel archwires, an in vitro study	10
Effect of thermomechanical aging on force system of orthodontic aligners made of different thermoformed materials	10
Comparative assessment of frictional forces between differently designed esthetic brackets during simulated canine retraction	10
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	9
Effects of offset design on the accuracy of bracket placement with a guided bonding device	9
Effects of varying attachment positions on palatal displacement of maxillary incisors with clear aligner therapy	9
Comparison of shear bond strength and residual adhesive remnants on the enamel surface after debonding of three different orthodontic molar tubes	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
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	8
Dentoalveolar alterations after interventions to relieve mouth breathing	8
Comparative biomechanical analysis of four different tooth- and bone-borne frog appliances for molar distalization	7

Mitteilungen der DGKFO	7
Treatment of skeletal class III malocclusion using a combined clear aligner and surgery-early approach	7
New bone-generative effect of Salvia officinalis L. in the expanded midpalatal suture	7
Anatomical and immunohistochemical analyses of the fusion of the premaxillary–maxillary suture in human fetuses	7
Influence of upper anterior teeth crowding on the quality of life of children and adolescents	7
Mobile app for comprehensive management of orthodontic patients with fixed appliances	7
Development and in vitro testing of an orthodontic miniscrew for use in the mandible	7
Quality of orthodontic care—A multicenter cohort study in a German convenience sample	6
Global scholarly output on orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (TADs): A silver jublee scientometric analysis	6
Relationship between the mandibular curve of Spee and the maxillary compensating curve with dentoskeletal morphology	6
Antibacterial and physicochemical properties of a zinc oxide nanoparticle-modified orthodontic adhesive	6
Correction to: Frequency and variability of nonmetric dental crown traits of primary and permanent molars in a group of orthodontic patients	6
Comparison of the asymmetry index determined on digital panoramic radiographic images and on posteroanterior cephalometric images: a retrospective cross-sectional study	6
Correction to: Influence of functional and esthetic expectations on orthodontic pain	5
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	5
Three-dimensional analysis of posttreatment tooth movements despite bonded retainers: part II—lower jaw	5
Low translational and rotational movements with 2-point stainless-steel retainers over a period of 1 and 3 years	5
Prevalence of malocclusions in 8- and 9-year-old children in Germany—Results of the Sixth German Oral Health Study (DMS 6)	5
Skeletal maturation and the location of the mandibular foramen within the ramus mandibulae	5
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	5
Individual dental and skeletal age assessment according to Demirjian and Baccetti: Updated norm values for Central-European patients	5
Hand eczema symptoms, exposures and skin care in orthodontics	4
Effectiveness of piezoelectric-assisted orthodontic treatment	4
A novel machine learning model for class III surgery decision	4
Effectiveness of surface treatment on bond strength of ceramic brackets to two types of CAD/CAM-prepared nanohybrid composites	4
Fractal analysis of mandibular trabecular pattern following protraction facemask therapy	4
Relationship between craniofacial and dental arch morphology with pharyngeal airway space in adolescents	4
Bond strength, degree of conversion, and microorganism adhesion using different bracket-to-enamel bonding protocols	4
Functionality testing of an innovative biomechanically optimized and surface-modified orthodontic mini-screw—a comparative study	4
Accuracy of orthodontic movement with nocturnal three-dimensionally printed and thermoformed aligners	4
Correction to: Bonded lingual retainer adhesives and discoloration	4
Influence of the design of 3D-printed indirect bonding trays and experience of the clinician on the accuracy of bracket placement	4
Age-dependent effects of Delaire facemask therapy for class III malocclusion	4
Biocompatibility of three orthodontic silver solder materials: in vitro cytotoxicity testing	3
In vitro study of structural and mechanical properties of latex and non-latex intermaxillary orthodontic elastics	3
Age-dependent prevalence of malocclusions requiring treatment according to the KIG classification	3
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	3
Role of chaperone-assisted selective autophagy (CASA) in mechanical stress protection of periodontal ligament cells	3
Impacts of childhood malocclusion on the family	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
Methylphenidate—effects on orthodontic tooth movement, orthodontically induced and nonorthodontic root resorption?	3
Third molar angulation and retromolar space after functional orthodontic treatment	3
Mitteilung des Past-Präsidenten der DGKFO	3
The IL-17 level in gingival crevicular fluid as an indicator of orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption	3
Efficacy of a mobile phone application for the improvement of oral hygiene of patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment	3
Therapeutic efficacy of individual head orthoses in infants with positional plagiocephaly	3
Facial recognition by cloud-based APIs following surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion	3
Biomechanical effects of a new crimpable gate spring combined with conventional rectangular archwires for torque adjustment of individual anterior teeth	3

Evaluation and comparison of planum clival angle in three malocclusion groups	3
Can surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) be recommended over orthodontic rapid palatal expansion (ORPE) for girls above the age of 14?	3