OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research is 4. 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 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
Impact of coronavirus pandemic in appointments and anxiety/concerns of patients regarding orthodontic treatment	63
Three‐dimensional analyses of short‐ and long‐term effects of rapid maxillary expansion on nasal cavity and upper airway: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	39
Artificial intelligence in orthodontics: Where are we now? A scoping review	33
Effect of clear aligners on oral health‐related quality of life: A systematic review	33
Fully automatic segmentation of the mandible based on convolutional neural networks (CNNs)	32
Assessment of automatic cephalometric landmark identification using artificial intelligence	32
A deep learning algorithm proposal to automatic pharyngeal airway detection and segmentation on CBCT images	31
Alveolar bone changes in maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth during orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	31
Comparative analysis of mechanical properties of orthodontic aligners produced by different contemporary 3D printers	29
Interventions for impacted maxillary canines: A systematic review of the relationship between initial canine position and treatment outcome	29
Determination of growth and development periods in orthodontics with artificial neural network	25
Potential interactions among single nucleotide polymorphisms in bone‐ and cartilage‐related genes in skeletal malocclusions	24
Machine learning from clinical data sets of a contemporary decision for orthodontic tooth extraction	23
Clinical applications of miniscrews that broaden the scope of non‐surgical orthodontic treatment	22
Three‐dimensional assessment of accelerating orthodontic tooth movement—micro‐osteoperforations vs piezocision: A randomized, parallel‐group and split‐mouth controlled clinical trial	21
Accuracy of automated identification of lateral cephalometric landmarks using cascade convolutional neural networks on lateral cephalograms from nationwide multi‐centres	21
Comparing the effects of CAD/CAM nickel‐titanium lingual retainers on teeth stability and periodontal health with conventional fixed and removable retainers: A randomized clinical trial	20
Distalization of maxillary molars using temporary skeletal anchorage devices: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	20
Is the buccal alveolar bone less affected by mini‐implant assisted rapid palatal expansion than by conventional rapid palatal expansion?—A systematic review and meta‐analysis	19
Prediction of hand‐wrist maturation stages based on cervical vertebrae images using artificial intelligence	19
Treatment of mild Class II malocclusion in growing patients with clear aligners versus fixed multibracket therapy: A retrospective study	17
Clinical decision support systems in orthodontics: A narrative review of data science approaches	16
Cortical bone thickness and bone density effects on miniscrew success rates: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	16
Palatal rugae positional changes during orthodontic treatment of growing patients	16
Trending topics in orthodontics research during the last three decades: A longitudinal bibliometric study on the top‐cited articles	15

Orthodontic bone screws: A quick update and its promising future	15
Comparative study of three composite materials in bonding attachments for clear aligners	14
Skeletally anchored forsus fatigue resistant device for correction of Class II malocclusions—A systematic review and meta‐analysis	14
Accuracy of direct insertion of TADs in the anterior palate with respect to a 3D‐assisted digital insertion virtual planning	13
Comparison of early and conventional autogenous secondary alveolar bone graft in children with cleft lip and palate: A systematic review	12
Relationship between pharyngeal airway depth and ventilation condition in mandibular setback surgery: A computational fluid dynamics study	12
Short‐term variation in the subgingival microbiota in two groups of patients treated with clear aligners and vestibular fixed appliances: A longitudinal study	12
Exploring palatal and dental shape variation with 3D shape analysis and geometric deep learning	12
Morphometric evaluation of the alveolar bone around central incisors during surgical orthodontic treatment of high‐angle skeletal class III malocclusion	12
Incisive canal remodelling following maximum anterior retraction reduces apical root resorption	11
Long‐term changes in the anterior alveolar bone after orthodontic treatment with premolar extraction: A retrospective study	11
3D morphometric quantification of maxillae and defects for patients with unilateral cleft palate via deep learning‐based CBCT image auto‐segmentation	10
Sella turcica morphology in patients with genetic syndromes: A systematic review	10
Palatal temporary skeletal anchorage devices (TSADs): What to know and how to do?	10
Effect of ovariectomy on maxilla and mandible dimensions of female rats	10
A novel missense mutation of LRP6 identified by whole‐exome sequencing in a Chinese family with non‐syndromic tooth agenesis	10
Factors associated with the maxillary third molar position after total arch distalization using a modified C‐palatal plate in adolescents	10
Evaluation of an automated approach for facial midline detection and asymmetry assessment: A preliminary study	10
Dentoskeletal changes due to rapid maxillary expansion in growing patients with tooth‐borne and tooth‐bone‐borne expanders: A randomized clinical trial	9
Could medications and biologic factors affect post‐orthodontic tooth movement changes? A systematic review of animal studies	9
Laypeople's and dental students' perceptions of a diastema between central and lateral incisors: Evaluation using scanpaths and colour‐coded maps	9
Changes in canine inclination after rapid and slow maxillary expansion compared to untreated controls	9
Clinical applicability of automated cephalometric landmark identification: Part I—Patient‐related identification errors	9
Comparison of treatment effects from total arch distalization using modified C‐palatal plates versus maxillary premolar extraction in Class II patients with severe overjet	9
Evaluation of pain intensity in patients treated with aligners and conventional fixed appliances: Randomized clinical trial	8
Dental long axes using digital dental models compared to cone‐beam computed tomography	8
Validation of a 3D methodology for the evaluation and follow‐up of secondary alveolar bone grafting in unilateral cleft lip and palate patients	8
Artificial intelligence and machine learning in orthodontics	8
Influence of surgical technique and timing of primary repair on interarch relationship in UCLP: A randomized clinical trial	8
Assessment of the mandibular buccal shelf for orthodontic anchorage: Influence of side, gender and skeletal patterns	8
Determination of prognostic factors for orthognathic surgery in children with cleft lip and/or palate	8
Automatic landmark identification in cone‐beam computed tomography	8
Stability of single‐jaw vs two‐jaw surgery following the correction of skeletal class III malocclusion: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	8
Can we predict orthodontic extraction patterns by using machine learning?	7
Efficacy and safety of different interventions to accelerate maxillary canine retraction following premolar extraction: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis	7
Does rapid maxillary expansion enlarge the nasal cavity and pharyngeal airway? A three‐dimensional assessment based on validated analyses	7
Three‐dimensional comparison of bone‐borne and tooth‐bone‐borne maxillary expansion in young adults with maxillary skeletal deficiency	7
Comparison of treatment effects of different maxillary protraction methods in skeletal class III patients	7
Optimal sites for mini‐implant insertion in the lingual or palatal alveolar cortical bone as assessed by cone beam computed tomography in South Indian population	7
Comparison of two protocols for early treatment of dentoskeletal Class III malocclusion: Modified SEC III versus RME/FM	7
The relation of cephalometric features to internal derangements of the temporomandibular joint: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of observational studies	6
Displacement and stress distribution of Kilroy spring and nickel‐titanium closed‐coil spring during traction of palatally impacted canine: A 3‐dimensional finite element analysis	6
Individualization of the three‐piece base arch mechanics according to various periodontal support levels: A finite element analysis	6
Relating three‐dimensional airway measurements to the apnea‐hypopnea index in pediatric sleep apnea patients	6
Are temporomandibular disorders associated with facial asymmetry? A systematic review and meta‐analysis	6
Critical issues concerning biocreative strategy in contemporary temporary skeletal anchorage device orthodontics: A narrative review	6
Fracture toughness and hardness of in‐office, 3D‐printed ceramic brackets	6
The effect of ligation methods on biofilm formation in patients undergoing multi‐bracketed fixed orthodontic therapy – A systematic review	6
Modelling and evaluating periodontal ligament mechanical behaviour and properties: A scoping review of current approaches and limitations	6
Three‐dimensional soft tissue changes in orthodontic extraction and non‐extraction patients: A prospective study	6

Incremental or maximal mandibular advancement in the treatment of class II malocclusion through functional appliances: A systematic review with meta‐analysis	6
Effect of geometric dimensions and material models of the periodontal ligament in orthodontic tooth movement	6
Predicting mandibular growth based on CVM stage and gender and with chronological age as a curvilinear variable	6
Tomographic assessment of infrazygomatic crest bone depth for extra‐alveolar miniscrew insertion in subjects with different vertical and sagittal skeletal patterns	6
Costochondral graft in growing patients with hemifacial microsomia case series: Long‐term results compared with non‐treated patients	5
Excess vitamin a might contribute to submucous clefting by inhibiting WNT‐mediated bone formation	5
Tooth‐borne versus tooth‐bone‐borne rapid maxillary expanders according to a stereophotogrammetric evaluation of facial soft tissues: A randomized clinical trial	5
Common variants of EDA are associated with non‐syndromic hypodontia	5
Determining the short‐term effects of different maxillary protraction methods on pharyngeal airway dimensions	5
Palatal changes in crossbite patients treated with rapid maxillary expansion vs untreated ones: A geometric morphometric study	5
Orofacial clefts in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A scoping review of quality and quantity of research based on literature between 2010‐2019	5
Three‐dimensional assessment of asymmetric mid‐palatal suture expansion assisted by a customized microimplant‐supported rapid palatal expander in non‐growing patients: Uncontrolled Clinical Trial	5
Changes in the upper airway, hyoid bone and craniofacial morphology between patients treated with headgear activator and Herbst appliance: A retrospective study on lateral cephalometry	5
Survival and success of autotransplanted impacted maxillary canines during short‐term follow‐up: A prospective case‐control study	5
Intraoperative condylar positioning techniques on mandible in orthognathic surgery	5
Artificial intelligence‐based algorithm for cervical vertebrae maturation stage assessment	5
Sella turcica morphometrics in children with unilateral cleft lip and palate	5
Smell and taste in titanium and nickel allergic sensitization in orthodontic patients	5
Serotonin contributes to the in vitro production of a biomimetic enamel‐like material from reprogrammed oral epithelial keratinocytes	5
Local hormones and growth factors to enhance orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review of animal studies	5
Skeletal and dental effects of Herbst appliance anchored with temporary anchorage devices: A systematic review with meta‐analysis	5
Functional characterization of ATF1, GREM2 AND WNT10B variants associated with tooth agenesis	5
Maximum insertion torque loss after miniscrew placement in orthodontic patients: A randomized controlled trial	5
Alterations in subgingival microbiota during full‐fixed appliance orthodontic treatment—A prospective study	5
Miniplate‐anchored maxillary protraction in adolescent patients with cleft lip and palate: A literature review of study design, type and protocol, and treatment outcomes	5
Nasolabial fold dynamics: Implications for facial paralysis and facial reanimation surgery	4
Pulp changes from rapid maxillary expansion: A systematic review	4
A comparative evaluation of midfacial soft tissue and nasal bone changes with two maxillary protraction protocols: Tooth‐borne vs skeletal‐anchored facemasks	4
Assessment of the occlusal outcomes in patients treated with orthognathic surgery and clear aligners	4
A community detection analysis of malocclusion classes from orthodontics and upper airway data	4
Prolonged water immersion alters resistance to sliding of aesthetic orthodontic coated wires	4
Class II Division 1 malocclusion treatment with extraction of maxillary first molars: Evaluation of treatment and post‐treatment changes by the PAR Index	4
3D soft‐tissue evaluation of a Class III treatment with rapid maxillary expander and face mask in pre‐pubertal phase—A retrospective cohort study	4
Intense orthodontic force induces the three dental pulp nitric oxide synthase isoforms and leads to orofacial discomfort in rats	4
Association between alveolar bone height changes in mandibular incisors and three‐dimensional tooth movement in non‐extraction orthodontic treatment with Invisalign	4
Alveolar cortical plate changes associated with incisor retraction and its influence on the limits of orthodontic tooth movement	4
Does quality of orthodontic treatment outcome influence post‐treatment stability? A retrospective study investigating short‐term stability 2 years after orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances and	4
Comparison between digital and conventional impression techniques in children on preference, time and comfort: A crossover randomized controlled trial	4
Surgical sequence, timing and volume, and variation in dento‐facial outcome, speech and secondary surgery in children with unilateral cleft lip and palate: The Cleft Care UK Study	4
Is the early mixed dentition dental arch relationship related to the anteroposterior alignment of the maxillary segments in infants with CUCLP?	4
Three‐dimensional measurement and analysis of mandibular characteristics in subjects with impacted mandibular second molars	4
Towards resorbable 3D‐printed scaffolds for craniofacial bone regeneration	4