Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research

Papers
(The TQCC of Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research is 5. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)
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Patient‐centred oral cleft research35
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Gender Distribution Among Invited Speakers at the Italian Orthodontic Society (SIDO) Conferences Held Between 2013 and 2023: A Cross‐Sectional Analysis28
Investigation of the Effects of Low‐Level Laser Therapy in Different Wavelengths on Inter‐Premaxillary Expansion in Rats Using Micro‐Computed Tomography and Histological Methods27
Stability of clockwise rotation of the maxillary occlusal plane in skeletal Class III patients treated with two‐jaw surgery25
Maxillary sinus volume in patients with canted occlusal plane: A cone‐beam computed tomography study24
Assessment of Clinical Predictability of Overbite Reduction and Curve of Spee Levelling in Clear Aligner Treatment23
Lats1/2 Differentially Modulate the Proliferative State of Dental Epithelial Progenitors and Ameloblasts in the Murine Incisor23
Comparative Evaluation of the Skeletal, Dentoalveolar and Dental Changes Following Maxillary Skeletal Expansion Using Expanders of Two Different Designs—A Randomised Clinical Trial23
Effects of counterclockwise bimaxillary advancement surgery and relapse on upper airway22
Metabolomic signatures distinguish extracellular vesicles from osteoclasts and odontoclasts19
Craniofacial morphology in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta—A cross‐sectional study19
Machine Learning‐Based Prediction Model for Alveolar Bone Defect Risk Following Orthodontic Treatment18
Bulk RNA‐seq analyses of mandibular condylar cartilage in a post‐traumatic TMJ osteoarthritis rabbit model18
Should left‐ and right‐sided unilateral cleft lip and palate patients be grouped together when reporting the outcomes?16
Can rapid maxillary expansion affect speech sound production in growing patients? A systematic review16
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Inhibition of Orthodontic Relapse by Local Application of Simvastatin‐Loaded Gelatin Hydrogel in a Rabbit Model15
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Evaluation of External Apical Root Resorption and the Relevance of Intermediate Radiography in Non‐Extraction Treatment With Fixed Appliances for Adolescents With Crowding: A Multicenter Randomised Co15
Mechanical Force Induces Osteogenic Differentiation of Murine Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells via TGF‐β Signalling15
Quantification of temporomandibular joint space in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis assessed by cone beam computerized tomography15
Evaluation of the effects of different composite materials and surface roughening techniques in bonding attachments of clear aligner on monolithic zirconia14
Effect of thermomechanical ageing on force transmission by orthodontic aligners made of different thermoformed materials: An experimental study14
A Longitudinal Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study of Mandibular Canal Changes During Growth14
Age at primary surgery among orofacial cleft individuals in Indonesia14
Comparative Effects of Mandibular Advancement With Invisalign Enhanced Precision Wings and Twin Block Appliance on Dentofacial Structures14
Temporomandibular joint articular disc position and shape in skeletal Class III13
Evaluation of a Facial Dysmorphology Analysis Algorithm (Face2Gene) in Identifying Treacher Collins Syndrome Amongst Diverse Population13
Orthodontic and Maxillofacial Surgery Treatment in Achondroplasia for Orofacial Alterations: A Systematic Review and Preliminary Age‐Stratified Guidelines13
Effects Produced by Fixed Functional Appliances With and Without Skeletal Anchorage for the Treatment of Class II Malocclusion in the Growing Patient13
Informatics approaches to improve the quality of dental care12
Subjective and objective analysis of orthodontic expert consensus on the assessment of orthodontic treatment outcomes12
Proton‐Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Metabolomics of Gingival Crevicular Fluid During Orthodontic Tooth Movement With Aligners12
Functional treatment of bilateral posterior crossbite improves mandibular kinematics during chewing12
Impacts of mandibular setback with or without maxillary advancement for class III skeletal correction on sleep‐related respiratory parameters: A systematic review and meta‐analysis12
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Double‐Axis Maxillary Skeletal Expander Suggests Higher Expansion Efficiency in Early Activation: A Finite Element Analysis11
Sector Classification of Unerupted Maxillary Canines: A Deep Learning‐Based Automated Framework Using Panoramic Radiographs11
Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Socket Healing and MRONJ11
Should midline diastema in mixed dentition be an aesthetic concern?11
Effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash on gingival health around orthodontic miniscrew implants: A pilot placebo‐controlled randomized trial11
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Influence of Incisor Inclination on Alveolar Bone Remodelling in Mandible During Presurgical Orthodontic Decompensation in Class III Patients11
3D Gaussian Splatting vs. 2D Photogrammetry and Direct Anthropometry for Facial Measurements11
Preface to the 10th Biennial COAST Conference: AI ‐ and Biomedicine‐Driven Precision Orthodontics 11
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Comparative Evaluation of Skeletal, Dentoalveolar, and Airway Effects of Bone‐Borne and Hybrid Expanders in Young Adults11
A Scoping Review of the Quality of Orthodontic Information on YouTube10
Impact of Class II Elastics on Stress Distribution in Distinct Facial Growth Patterns10
Is photobiomodulation effective during maxillary expansion? A systematic review and meta‐analysis10
Material Influence on Retention Characteristics of Orthodontic Aligners—A Systematic Review10
Evaluation of hard palate and cleft morphology in neonates with Pierre Robin Sequence and Cleft Palate Only10
Feasibility of spheno‐occipital synchondrosis fusion stages as an indicator for the assessment of maxillomandibular growth: A mixed longitudinal study9
Excess vitamin a might contribute to submucous clefting by inhibiting WNT‐mediated bone formation9
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Three‐dimensional evaluation of secondary alveolar bone grafting in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate: A 2–3 year post‐operative follow‐up9
Temporomandibular joint disc position and shape in patients submitted to two protocols of rapid maxillary expansion and face mask therapy: A randomized clinical trial9
Altering osteoclast numbers using CTSK models in utero affects mice offspring craniofacial morphology9
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Pycnodysostosis: Characteristics of teeth, mouth and jaws9
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Facial Patterns and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children Seeking for Orthodontic Treatment: Data From 3671 Polysomnographic Recordings9
The Mechanical Properties of Orthodontic Aligners of Clear Aligner After Intraoral Use in Different Time Periods8
Morphologic predictors of mandibular changes induced by Sander's Bite Jumping Appliance8
Management of unilateral craniofacial microsomia with orthopaedic functional appliances: A systematic literature review8
Factors of Alveolar Bone Changes Around Maxillary Central Incisors in Extraction Orthodontic Cases With Clear Aligner Therapy8
Long‐term morphometric changes in the anterior alveolar bone in adolescents and adults after space closure: A retrospective study8
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Influence of Lipstick Application on the Attractiveness of Smile in Women With and Without Malocclusions: An Eye‐Tracking Study8
Maxillary basal arch forms in operated adult patients with cleft lip and palate using root apices: A pilot study8
Characterizing orthodontic tooth movement in real time using dental monitoring scans: A pilot study8
Does Current Evidence Support the Discussion Around the Guidance Theory? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis on the Association Between Maxillary Lateral Incisor Agenesis and Displacement or Impacti8
Functional Variants of the RAD51 Gene Contribute to Susceptibility to Non‐Syndromic Orofacial Clef8
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 Study8
Craniofacial microsomia – more than a structural malformation8
Headgear therapy in children with Class II malocclusion and the role of compliance on treatment outcome: A nine‐month randomized controlled trial7
Bonding positional accuracy of attachments and marginal adaptation of in‐house aligners – A quality improvement laboratory study7
A comparison of maxillary posterior changes following facemask therapy: Skeletal anchorage versus tooth‐borne anchorage7
Flash‐free and conventional adhesive ceramic brackets in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and meta‐analysis7
Polymorphisms in hormonal‐related genes might be associated with variations in permanent tooth crown size7
Evaluation of upper airway characteristics in patients with and without sleep apnea using cone‐beam computed tomography and computational fluid dynamics7
Influence of the palatal plane cant and skeletal patterns in the hard palate thickness?7
Effects of orthognathic surgery on respiratory function during sleep: A prospective longitudinal study7
Craniofacial anomalies in a murine model of heterozygous fibroblast growth factor 10 gene mutation7
In Vitro Biomechanics of Attachment Use and Their Placement for Extrusive Tooth Movement by Aligner Mechanotherapy7
The effects of pterygomaxillary disjunction in surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion: A systematic review and meta‐analysis7
Craniofacial Changes Among Children and Adolescents Submitted to Growth Hormone Therapy: A Systematic Review7
Preventive and reparative effects of low‐level laser therapy on orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption—An animal study7
How AI ‐Driven Root and Bone Predictions Can Assist Clear Aligner Treatment Planning7
Pilot study for three‐dimensional cephalometric Enlow's counterpart analysis: Vertical track. Two‐dimensional and three‐dimensional comparison7
Scoping review of outcome measures in cleft care used in research and reports6
Evaluation of different machine learning algorithms for extraction decision in orthodontic treatment6
Effect of orthodontic space closure on dental pulp sensitivity. Prospective clinical trial6
Clear Aligners in Extraction‐Based Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis6
The impact of COVID‐19 on the well‐being of Victorian children born with cleft lip and/or palate6
Sensory and Sympathetic Nerve Localization in Mouse Temporomandibular Joint and Knee Joint Neuro‐Musculoskeletal Tissues6
Biomechanical effects of clear aligner with different shape design at extraction space area during anterior teeth retraction6
Connecting the dots towards precision orthodontics6
YouTube™ as a source of parents' information for craniosynostosis6
Prognosis Prediction of Facemask With Miniplate Therapy in Patients With Cleft Lip With/Without Palate6
Evaluating free segmentation tools for CBCT‐derived models: Cost‐effective solutions6
Time‐Series Transcriptomics Identifies Xanthine Dehydrogenase in Injured Neurons Correlated With Orthodontic Pain6
Update on Current Knowledge of Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: From Animal to Human Studies6
Variation of chin morphology and mandibular incisor length in different facial divergence patterns: New insights from CBCT records6
Comparing Orofacial Manifestations and Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life in Previously Treated Young Adults With Idiopathic Condylar Resorption or Juvenile Arthritis in the Temporomandibular Joint6
Upper Airway Morphofunctional Changes During Oropharyngeal Exercises for Sleep‐Disordered Breathing6
Nasolabial morphological changes in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate using a Korat‐modified nasoalveolar moulding appliance with primary correction6
Comparative Three Dimensional Evaluation of Skeletal and Dento‐Alveolar Effects Between Tooth‐Borne and Bone‐Anchored Maxillary Expansion for Growing Patients—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis6
An Artificial Intelligence System for Staging the Spheno‐Occipital Synchondrosis6
Comparative evaluation of nasolabial appearance of unilateral cleft lip and palate patients by professional, patient and layperson using 2 aesthetic scoring systems: A cross sectional study6
Three‐dimensional assessment on digital cast of spontaneous upper first molar distorotation after Ni‐ti leaf springs expander and rapid maxillary expander: A two‐centre randomized controlled trial6
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Effect of Maxillary Expansion and Protraction in Class III Children on Quality of Life, Dentofacial and Upper Airway Characteristics: A Controlled Clinical Trial6
Influence of Different Preactivation Patterns and Aligner Materials on the Capability of Aligners to Induce Palatal Root Torque of Upper Incisors: An In Vitro Biomechanical Study6
Vertical Growth of Facial Soft Tissues: A Longitudinal Three‐Dimensional Facial Growth Study6
Immediate effect of clear aligners and fixed appliances on perioral soft tissues and speech6
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Alveolar bone morphology in patients with palatally‐displaced maxillary lateral incisors before and after orthodontic treatment: A cone‐beam computed tomography study6
Fourier‐transform infrared study on effects of ageing, oestrogen level and altered dietary loading on rat mandibular condylar cartilage6
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Stability and failure rate during 3 years of fixed retention: A follow‐up of an randomized clinical trial on adolescents with four different lingual retainers5
Fracture toughness and hardness of in‐office, 3D‐printed ceramic brackets5
Craniofacial and dental features of Axenfeld‐Rieger syndrome patients with PITX2 mutations5
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Colour stability of 3D‐Printed orthodontic brackets using filled resins5
Apical incisor root resorption due to ectopic maxillary canine eruption: Association with time of diagnosis and type of intervention in a retrospective population‐based cohort study5
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Comparison of skeletal and dental effects of two different tooth‐tissue–borne types of rapid maxillary expansion appliances: A CBCT retrospective study5
Predictability of In‐Office Clear Aligner at Final Canine Retraction: A Comparison of Interproximal Contact Tightness and Canine Distalization Between Virtual and Actual Outcomes in Premolar Extractio5
Treatment Effects and Treatment Time in Adolescents With Crowded and Displaced Teeth Treated With Fixed Appliance Systems Without Extractions: A Multi‐Centre Randomised Controlled Trial5
Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence in Predicting the Treatment Effects of Headgear and/or Functional Appliance on the Maxillo‐Mandibular Growth in Preadolescent Patients With Skeletal Class 5
Patient's Perspective on Miniscrews During Orthodontic Treatment—A Systematic Review With Meta‐Analysis5
Parental experiences in navigating health services for paediatric residual obstructive sleep apnoea: An exploratory qualitative descriptive study5
Genetic and other factors contributing to external apical root resorption in orthodontic patients5
Dental arch changes comparison between Expander with Differential Opening, Hyrax‐type and Haas‐type expanders: A prospective clinical study5
Uniformity of palatal volume and surface area in various malocclusions5
Effects of SARPE and MISMARPE on correction of transverse maxillary deficiency: A preliminary comparative evaluation5
Validation of the Quantitative Case Analysis Method for Measuring Orthodontic Tooth Movement5
Intronic Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in FGFR2 Gene Association With Non‐Syndromic Mandibular Retrognathism5
Prospective study of nasal growth in bilateral cleft lip and palate patients after naso‐alveolar moulding and primary columella lengthening compared to controls at 5, 10 and 20 years5
Sustained Protraction Increases Lengthening of the Mandibular Condylar Process Whilst Changes Its Growth Direction in a Rat Model5
Practices and Perception of Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Orthodontists and Paediatric Dentists in Brazil: A Mixed‐Methods Study5
Accuracy of Mandibular Dentition Distalisation With Invisalign in Class III Malocclusion: A Pilot Study Using CBCT 5
Duration of stages of the Middle Phalanx Maturation method in a contemporary population: A 6‐year longitudinal analysis5
Biomechanics of clear aligner therapy: Assessing the influence of tooth position and flat trimline height in translational movements5
The morphology of alveolar bone of the mandibular second and third molars in skeletal Class III patients5
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