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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Cephalometric analysis of parents of patients with cleft lip and/or palate	22
Manual vs. interactive power toothbrush on plaque removal and salivary Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus casei levels	21
A three-dimensional method to calculate mechanical advantage in mandibular function	20
Authors’ response to: The problem in visualization and measuring tiny structures on CBCT-images	20
Three-dimensional localization of tooth germs without ionizing radiation	17
Effects of miniscrew-facilitated micro-osteoperforations on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement	15
Can MRI be a potential substitute for CT in cephalometric analysis for radiation-free diagnoses?	15
Effect of applying intermittent force with and without vibration on orthodontic tooth movement	13
2D-to-3D: Predicting three-dimensional (3D) cephalometric measurements from two conventional X-ray images	12
Is wear time of Hawley retainers measured with microsensors related to mandibular arch stability?	11
Evaluation of torsional strength and torque presentation of coated rectangular stainless steel archwires, an in vitro study	10
Age-dependent interactions of maxillary sutures during RME and their effects on palatal morphology	10
42° as a reference for modern orthodontic arch forms—a mathematical analysis of the Bonwill and Hawley methods	10
Comparative assessment of frictional forces between differently designed esthetic brackets during simulated canine retraction	10
Effect of thermomechanical aging on force system of orthodontic aligners made of different thermoformed materials	10
Facial and dental arch shape in individuals with different bite force levels	9
Effects of offset design on the accuracy of bracket placement with a guided bonding device	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	8
Does orthodontic treatment need have an impact on oral health-related quality of life?	8
Dentoalveolar alterations after interventions to relieve mouth breathing	8
Correction to: Frequency and variability of nonmetric dental crown traits of primary and permanent molars in a group of orthodontic patients	7
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	7
Comparison of shear bond strength and residual adhesive remnants on the enamel surface after debonding of three different orthodontic molar tubes	7
Longitudinal analysis of bite force and strength of orofacial tissues during orthodontic aligner treatment	7

New bone-generative effect of Salvia officinalis L. in the expanded midpalatal suture	7
Comparison of the asymmetry index determined on digital panoramic radiographic images and on posteroanterior cephalometric images: a retrospective cross-sectional study	7
Effects of varying attachment positions on palatal displacement of maxillary incisors with clear aligner therapy	7
Treatment of skeletal class III malocclusion using a combined clear aligner and surgery-early approach	7
Influence of upper anterior teeth crowding on the quality of life of children and adolescents	7
Quality of orthodontic care—A multicenter cohort study in a German convenience sample	7
Anatomical and immunohistochemical analyses of the fusion of the premaxillary–maxillary suture in human fetuses	7
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	7
Development and in vitro testing of an orthodontic miniscrew for use in the mandible	7
Comparative assessment of the rate of maxillary canine retraction using micro-osteoperforation and low-level laser therapy	6
Relationship between the mandibular curve of Spee and the maxillary compensating curve with dentoskeletal morphology	6
Three-dimensional analysis of posttreatment tooth movements despite bonded retainers: part II—lower jaw	6
Comparative biomechanical analysis of four different tooth- and bone-borne frog appliances for molar distalization	6
Global scholarly output on orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (TADs): A silver jublee scientometric analysis	6
Antibacterial and physicochemical properties of a zinc oxide nanoparticle-modified orthodontic adhesive	6
Mobile app for comprehensive management of orthodontic patients with fixed appliances	6
Prevalence of malocclusions in 8- and 9-year-old children in Germany—Results of the Sixth German Oral Health Study (DMS 6)	5
Individual dental and skeletal age assessment according to Demirjian and Baccetti: Updated norm values for Central-European patients	5
Low translational and rotational movements with 2-point stainless-steel retainers over a period of 1 and 3 years	5
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	5
Correction to: Influence of functional and esthetic expectations on orthodontic pain	5
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	5
Correction to: Bonded lingual retainer adhesives and discoloration	5
Relationship between craniofacial and dental arch morphology with pharyngeal airway space in adolescents	4
Effectiveness of surface treatment on bond strength of ceramic brackets to two types of CAD/CAM-prepared nanohybrid composites	4
Bond strength, degree of conversion, and microorganism adhesion using different bracket-to-enamel bonding protocols	4
Influence of the design of 3D-printed indirect bonding trays and experience of the clinician on the accuracy of bracket placement	4
A novel machine learning model for class III surgery decision	4
Mandibular advancement devices in obstructive sleep apnea: diagnostic predictors for treatment response and clinical implications	4
Functionality testing of an innovative biomechanically optimized and surface-modified orthodontic mini-screw—a comparative study	4
Hand eczema symptoms, exposures and skin care in orthodontics	4
Age-dependent effects of Delaire facemask therapy for class III malocclusion	4
Effectiveness of piezoelectric-assisted orthodontic treatment	4
Fixed orthodontic appliances and adolescents’ peer relations in school	4
Accuracy of orthodontic movement with nocturnal three-dimensionally printed and thermoformed aligners	4
Fractal analysis of mandibular trabecular pattern following protraction facemask therapy	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
Changes in strain energy density in the temporomandibular joint disk after sagittal split ramus osteotomy using a computed tomography-based finite element model	3
Facial recognition by cloud-based APIs following surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion	3
Biocompatibility of three orthodontic silver solder materials: in vitro cytotoxicity testing	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
Methylphenidate—effects on orthodontic tooth movement, orthodontically induced and nonorthodontic root resorption?	3
Efficacy of a mobile phone application for the improvement of oral hygiene of patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment	3
Mitteilung des Präsidenten der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Kieferorthopädie	3
The IL-17 level in gingival crevicular fluid as an indicator of orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption	3
Mitteilung des Past-Präsidenten der DGKFO	3
Therapeutic efficacy of individual head orthoses in infants with positional plagiocephaly	3
In vitro study of structural and mechanical properties of latex and non-latex intermaxillary orthodontic elastics	3
Third molar angulation and retromolar space after functional orthodontic treatment	3

Mitteilungen der DGKFO	3
Age-dependent prevalence of malocclusions requiring treatment according to the KIG classification	3