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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Can IGF-1 serve as a reliable skeletal maturity indicator? A meta-analysis	30
Is wear time of Hawley retainers measured with microsensors related to mandibular arch stability?	22
Mitteilung des Präsidenten der DGKFO	22
Cephalometric analysis of parents of patients with cleft lip and/or palate	19
Authors’ response to: The problem in visualization and measuring tiny structures on CBCT-images	15
Manual vs. interactive power toothbrush on plaque removal and salivary Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus casei levels	15
Correction to: Orthodontists’ knowledge and experience on referring orthognathic surgery patients to psychological support	14
A three-dimensional method to calculate mechanical advantage in mandibular function	14
Effects of miniscrew-facilitated micro-osteoperforations on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement	13
Age-dependent interactions of maxillary sutures during RME and their effects on palatal morphology	13
Three-dimensional localization of tooth germs without ionizing radiation	12
Can MRI be a potential substitute for CT in cephalometric analysis for radiation-free diagnoses?	12
Effect of applying intermittent force with and without vibration on orthodontic tooth movement	11
Sliding behaviour and surface quality after static air polishing of conventional and modern bracket materials	11
Comparative assessment of frictional forces between differently designed esthetic brackets during simulated canine retraction	11
Facial and dental arch shape in individuals with different bite force levels	10
Effect of thermomechanical aging on force system of orthodontic aligners made of different thermoformed materials	10
Upper arch dimensional changes with clear aligners in the early mixed dentition	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	9
Evaluation of torsional strength and torque presentation of coated rectangular stainless steel archwires, an in vitro study	9
Effects of offset design on the accuracy of bracket placement with a guided bonding device	9
Information on the Internet about clear aligner treatment—an assessment of content, quality, and readability	9
Ramal inclination in the frontal plane after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in skeletal class III facial asymmetry	8
Does orthodontic treatment need have an impact on oral health-related quality of life?	8
Dentoalveolar alterations after interventions to relieve mouth breathing	7

Standardized assessment of bone micromorphometry around teeth following orthodontic tooth movement	7
Effect of using different component combinations for orthodontic bracket bonding with self-etch primers	7
Comparison of shear bond strength and residual adhesive remnants on the enamel surface after debonding of three different orthodontic molar tubes	7
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	7
Effects of varying attachment positions on palatal displacement of maxillary incisors with clear aligner therapy	7
Anatomical and immunohistochemical analyses of the fusion of the premaxillary–maxillary suture in human fetuses	6
Development and in vitro testing of an orthodontic miniscrew for use in the mandible	6
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	6
Assessment of salivary stress and pain biomarkers and their relation to self-reported pain intensity during orthodontic tooth movement: a longitudinal and prospective study	6
Mitteilung des Präsidenten der DGKFO	6
Treatment of skeletal class III malocclusion using a combined clear aligner and surgery-early approach	6
Relationship between the mandibular curve of Spee and the maxillary compensating curve with dentoskeletal morphology	6
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	6
Mobile app for comprehensive management of orthodontic patients with fixed appliances	6
Correction to: Frequency and variability of nonmetric dental crown traits of primary and permanent molars in a group of orthodontic patients	6
Individual dental and skeletal age assessment according to Demirjian and Baccetti: Updated norm values for Central-European patients	5
Comparison of the asymmetry index determined on digital panoramic radiographic images and on posteroanterior cephalometric images: a retrospective cross-sectional study	5
Floating norms for individualising the ANB angle and the WITS appraisal in orthodontic cephalometric analysis based on guiding variables	5
Three-dimensional analysis of posttreatment tooth movements despite bonded retainers: part II—lower jaw	5
Quality of orthodontic care—A multicenter cohort study in Germany	5
Effects of Danggui-Shaoyao-San on depression- and anxiety-like behaviors of rats induced by experimental tooth movement	5
Quality of orthodontic care—A multicenter cohort study in a German convenience sample	5
Global scholarly output on orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (TADs): A silver jublee scientometric analysis	5
Does puberty affect oxidative stress levels and antioxidant activity of saliva in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances?	5
Dynamic force decay evaluation of latex and non-latex orthodontic elastics	5
Effect of various orthodontic adhesives on enamel colour changes after fixed treatment	5
Comparative biomechanical analysis of four different tooth- and bone-borne frog appliances for molar distalization	5
New bone-generative effect of Salvia officinalis L. in the expanded midpalatal suture	5
Skeletal maturation and the location of the mandibular foramen within the ramus mandibulae	5
Prevalence of malocclusions in 8- and 9-year-old children in Germany—Results of the Sixth German Oral Health Study (DMS 6)	5
Low translational and rotational movements with 2-point stainless-steel retainers over a period of 1 and 3 years	4
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	4
A novel machine learning model for class III surgery decision	4
Relationship between craniofacial and dental arch morphology with pharyngeal airway space in adolescents	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
Fractal analysis of mandibular trabecular pattern following protraction facemask therapy	4
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	4
Age-dependent effects of Delaire facemask therapy for class III malocclusion	4
Correction to: Influence of functional and esthetic expectations on orthodontic pain	4
Influence of WhatsApp and electronic mail reminders on oral hygiene compliance of orthodontic patients using planimetry	3
The IL-17 level in gingival crevicular fluid as an indicator of orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption	3
Facial recognition by cloud-based APIs following surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion	3
In vitro study of structural and mechanical properties of latex and non-latex intermaxillary orthodontic elastics	3
Bond strength, degree of conversion, and microorganism adhesion using different bracket-to-enamel bonding protocols	3
Functionality testing of an innovative biomechanically optimized and surface-modified orthodontic mini-screw—a comparative study	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
Mitteilung des Präsidenten der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Kieferorthopädie	3
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	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
Effectiveness of surface treatment on bond strength of ceramic brackets to two types of CAD/CAM-prepared nanohybrid composites	3
Evaluation of external apical root resorption caused by fixed functional treatment of class II malocclusion	3
Skeletal and dentoalveolar contributions during Class II correction with Forsus™ FRD appliances	3
Age-dependent prevalence of malocclusions requiring treatment according to the KIG classification	3
Influence of functional and esthetic expectations on orthodontic pain	3
Role of chaperone-assisted selective autophagy (CASA) in mechanical stress protection of periodontal ligament cells	3
Hand eczema symptoms, exposures and skin care in orthodontics	3
Fixed orthodontic appliances and adolescents’ peer relations in school	3
Methylphenidate—effects on orthodontic tooth movement, orthodontically induced and nonorthodontic root resorption?	3