OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Artificial intelligence in orthodontics: Where are we now? A scoping review	48
Assessment of automatic cephalometric landmark identification using artificial intelligence	42
Comparative analysis of mechanical properties of orthodontic aligners produced by different contemporary 3D printers	38
A deep learning algorithm proposal to automatic pharyngeal airway detection and segmentation on CBCT images	37
Fully automatic segmentation of the mandible based on convolutional neural networks (CNNs)	36
Machine learning from clinical data sets of a contemporary decision for orthodontic tooth extraction	31
Potential interactions among single nucleotide polymorphisms in bone‐ and cartilage‐related genes in skeletal malocclusions	30
Determination of growth and development periods in orthodontics with artificial neural network	26
Clinical applications of miniscrews that broaden the scope of non‐surgical orthodontic treatment	26
Accuracy of automated identification of lateral cephalometric landmarks using cascade convolutional neural networks on lateral cephalograms from nationwide multi‐centres	25
Distalization of maxillary molars using temporary skeletal anchorage devices: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	25
Prediction of hand‐wrist maturation stages based on cervical vertebrae images using artificial intelligence	23
Treatment of mild Class II malocclusion in growing patients with clear aligners versus fixed multibracket therapy: A retrospective study	22
Three‐dimensional assessment of accelerating orthodontic tooth movement—micro‐osteoperforations vs piezocision: A randomized, parallel‐group and split‐mouth controlled clinical trial	21
Cortical bone thickness and bone density effects on miniscrew success rates: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	19
Comparative study of three composite materials in bonding attachments for clear aligners	19
Palatal rugae positional changes during orthodontic treatment of growing patients	19
Clinical decision support systems in orthodontics: A narrative review of data science approaches	17
Orthodontic bone screws: A quick update and its promising future	17
Palatal temporary skeletal anchorage devices (TSADs): What to know and how to do?	16
Accuracy of direct insertion of TADs in the anterior palate with respect to a 3D‐assisted digital insertion virtual planning	15
Can we predict orthodontic extraction patterns by using machine learning?	14
Exploring palatal and dental shape variation with 3D shape analysis and geometric deep learning	14
Dentoskeletal changes due to rapid maxillary expansion in growing patients with tooth‐borne and tooth‐bone‐borne expanders: A randomized clinical trial	14
Long‐term changes in the anterior alveolar bone after orthodontic treatment with premolar extraction: A retrospective study	14

Evaluation of an automated approach for facial midline detection and asymmetry assessment: A preliminary study	13
Incisive canal remodelling following maximum anterior retraction reduces apical root resorption	13
3D morphometric quantification of maxillae and defects for patients with unilateral cleft palate via deep learning‐based CBCT image auto‐segmentation	12
Comparison of treatment effects from total arch distalization using modified C‐palatal plates versus maxillary premolar extraction in Class II patients with severe overjet	11
Artificial intelligence and machine learning in orthodontics	11
Automatic landmark identification in cone‐beam computed tomography	11
Clinical applicability of automated cephalometric landmark identification: Part I—Patient‐related identification errors	11
Determination of prognostic factors for orthognathic surgery in children with cleft lip and/or palate	10
Stability of single‐jaw vs two‐jaw surgery following the correction of skeletal class III malocclusion: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	10
Alterations in subgingival microbiota during full‐fixed appliance orthodontic treatment—A prospective study	10
Factors associated with the maxillary third molar position after total arch distalization using a modified C‐palatal plate in adolescents	10
Three‐dimensional comparison of bone‐borne and tooth‐bone‐borne maxillary expansion in young adults with maxillary skeletal deficiency	10
Skeletal and dental effects of Herbst appliance anchored with temporary anchorage devices: A systematic review with meta‐analysis	10
Three‐dimensional soft tissue changes in orthodontic extraction and non‐extraction patients: A prospective study	10
The effect of ligation methods on biofilm formation in patients undergoing multi‐bracketed fixed orthodontic therapy – A systematic review	9
Dental long axes using digital dental models compared to cone‐beam computed tomography	9
Validation of a 3D methodology for the evaluation and follow‐up of secondary alveolar bone grafting in unilateral cleft lip and palate patients	9
Evaluation of the accuracy of fully automatic cephalometric analysis software with artificial intelligence algorithm	9
Artificial intelligence‐based algorithm for cervical vertebrae maturation stage assessment	9
Assessment of the mandibular buccal shelf for orthodontic anchorage: Influence of side, gender and skeletal patterns	8
Critical issues concerning biocreative strategy in contemporary temporary skeletal anchorage device orthodontics: A narrative review	8
Fracture toughness and hardness of in‐office, 3D‐printed ceramic brackets	8
Does rapid maxillary expansion enlarge the nasal cavity and pharyngeal airway? A three‐dimensional assessment based on validated analyses	8
Modelling and evaluating periodontal ligament mechanical behaviour and properties: A scoping review of current approaches and limitations	8
The relation of cephalometric features to internal derangements of the temporomandibular joint: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of observational studies	8
Influence of surgical technique and timing of primary repair on interarch relationship in UCLP: A randomized clinical trial	8
AggregateNet: A deep learning model for automated classification of cervical vertebrae maturation stages	7
Comparison of two protocols for early treatment of dentoskeletal Class III malocclusion: Modified SEC III versus RME/FM	7
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	7
Maximum insertion torque loss after miniscrew placement in orthodontic patients: A randomized controlled trial	7
Comparison between digital and conventional impression techniques in children on preference, time and comfort: A crossover randomized controlled trial	7
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	7
Tomographic assessment of infrazygomatic crest bone depth for extra‐alveolar miniscrew insertion in subjects with different vertical and sagittal skeletal patterns	7
Blockchain technology and federated machine learning for collaborative initiatives in orthodontics and craniofacial health	6
Assessment of the occlusal outcomes in patients treated with orthognathic surgery and clear aligners	6
Towards resorbable 3D‐printed scaffolds for craniofacial bone regeneration	6
Orofacial clefts in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A scoping review of quality and quantity of research based on literature between 2010‐2019	6
Pulp changes from rapid maxillary expansion: A systematic review	6
Excess vitamin a might contribute to submucous clefting by inhibiting WNT‐mediated bone formation	6
Predicting mandibular growth based on CVM stage and gender and with chronological age as a curvilinear variable	6
Call for algorithmic fairness to mitigate amplification of racial biases in artificial intelligence models used in orthodontics and craniofacial health	6
Complexity and data mining in dental research: A network medicine perspective on interceptive orthodontics	6
A community detection analysis of malocclusion classes from orthodontics and upper airway data	6
Comparative efficacy of the bone‐anchored maxillary protraction protocols for orthopaedic treatment in skeletal Class III malocclusion: A Bayesian network meta‐analysis	6
Artificial intelligence‐assisted determination of available sites for palatal orthodontic mini implants based on palatal thickness through CBCT	5
Immediate effect of clear aligners and fixed appliances on perioral soft tissues and speech	5
Determining the short‐term effects of different maxillary protraction methods on pharyngeal airway dimensions	5
Serotonin contributes to the in vitro production of a biomimetic enamel‐like material from reprogrammed oral epithelial keratinocytes	5
Predictive factors for secondary alveolar bone graft failure in patients with cleft alveolus	5
Functional characterization of ATF1, GREM2 AND WNT10B variants associated with tooth agenesis	5

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	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
IGF‐1 TMJ injections enhance mandibular growth and bone quality in juvenile rats	5
Why do patients transition between orthodontic appliances? A qualitative analysis of patient decision‐making	5
Intraoperative condylar positioning techniques on mandible in orthognathic surgery	5
Prognostic approach to Class III malocclusion through case‐based reasoning	5
The role of muscular traction in the occurrence of skeletal relapse after advancement bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO): A systematic review	5
Craniofacial microsomia – more than a structural malformation	5
Tooth‐borne versus tooth‐bone‐borne rapid maxillary expanders according to a stereophotogrammetric evaluation of facial soft tissues: A randomized clinical trial	5
A comparative evaluation of midfacial soft tissue and nasal bone changes with two maxillary protraction protocols: Tooth‐borne vs skeletal‐anchored facemasks	4
Intense orthodontic force induces the three dental pulp nitric oxide synthase isoforms and leads to orofacial discomfort in rats	4
Craniofacial and dental features of Axenfeld‐Rieger syndrome patients with PITX2 mutations	4
Diagnostic ability of the primary second molar crown‐to‐root length ratio and the corresponding underlying premolar position in estimating future expander anchoring teeth exfoliation	4
Uniformity of palatal volume and surface area in various malocclusions	4
Reference values of mandibular condyles metabolic activity: A study using ^99mTc‐MDP single‐photon emission computed tomography	4
Structural changes in the trabecular bone of the mandibular condyle of growing patients with sagittal jaw discrepancy treated with the twin‐block appliance	4
Craniofacial morphology in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta—A cross‐sectional study	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
A quantitative analysis of facial changes after orthodontic treatment with vertical control in patients with idiopathic condylar resorption	4
Effectiveness of AI‐driven remote monitoring technology in improving oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment	4
Association between alveolar bone height changes in mandibular incisors and three‐dimensional tooth movement in non‐extraction orthodontic treatment with Invisalign	4
Prediction of orthognathic surgery need in children with unilateral cleft lip palate: Dental arch relationships and 5‐year‐olds' index	4
Alveolar cortical plate changes associated with incisor retraction and its influence on the limits of orthodontic tooth movement	4
Effects of interproximal enamel reduction techniques used for orthodontics: A systematic review	4
Dynamic changes in transcriptome during orthodontic tooth movement	4
Management of temporomandibular joint arthritis in children and adolescents: An introduction for orthodontists	4
Influence of mandibular incisor agenesis and growth pattern on symphysis characteristics: A retrospective cephalometric study	4
Local hormones and growth factors to enhance orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review of animal studies	4
Genetic and other factors contributing to external apical root resorption in orthodontic patients	4
Heritability of facial soft tissue growth in mono‐ and dizygotic twins at 12 and 17 years of age: A retrospective cohort study	4
Three‐dimensional analysis of craniofacial morphology in patients with pycnodysostosis	4
Effects of antiresorptive medications on tooth root formation and tooth eruption in paediatric patients	3
The role of ephrinB2‐EphB4 signalling in bone remodelling during orthodontic tooth movement	3
Preface to the 9th Biennial COAST Conference: Harnessing Technology and Biomedicine for Personalized Orthodontics	3
Comparison of shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded to human teeth with and without fluorotic enamel: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of experimental in vitro studies	3
Obstructive sleep apnoea in pycnodysostosis: A three‐dimensional upper airway analysis	3
Is photobiomodulation effective during maxillary expansion? A systematic review and meta‐analysis	3
Effects of SARPE and MISMARPE on correction of transverse maxillary deficiency: A preliminary comparative evaluation	3
The effect of overexpression of Lrp5 on orthodontic tooth movement	3
Rate and anchorage loss during en‐masse retraction between friction and frictionless mechanics: A randomized clinical trial	3
Effect of stretch frequency on osteogenesis of periodontium during periodontal ligament distraction	3
Metabolomic signatures distinguish extracellular vesicles from osteoclasts and odontoclasts	3
Informed consent challenges and strategies: A qualitative study of the orthodontists’ perspective	3
A novel p.Pro871Leu missense mutation in SPECC1L gene causing craniosynostosis in a patient	3
Total temporomandibular joint reconstruction prosthesis in hemifacial microsomia: A systematic review	3
#clearaligners and social media: An in‐depth analysis of clear aligners' content on Instagram	3
Associations of sagittal malocclusions with dental arch characteristics and crowding in Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966	3
Genetic effect of single nucleotide polymorphisms in growth hormone receptor gene on the risk of non‐syndromic mandibular prognathism in the Korean population	3
Treatment with an inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase 9 or cathepsin K lengthens embryonic lower jaw bone	3
Deformation of the circummaxillary sutures during acute micro‐implant assisted rapid palatal expansion and tooth‐supported expansion: An ex vivo study	3
A 3D mirroring and colormap asymmetry study of Class II subdivision patients	3
Identifying cortical plate inclination as a parameter to re‐assess transverse discrepancies in untreated adults with different vertical facial heights—A retrospective CBCT study	3
Nasolabial appearance in unilateral cleft lip and palate patients: A comparison of aesthetics using two scoring systems: A cross‐sectional study	3
Automated landmarking for palatal shape analysis using geometric deep learning	3
Craniofacial and airway morphology of individuals with oculoauriculovertebral spectrum	3
Biological and psychological factors affecting the sensory and jaw motor responses to orthodontic tooth movement	3
Effect of attachment configuration and trim line design on the force system of orthodontic aligners: A finite element study on the upper central incisor	3
Altering osteoclast numbers using CTSK models in utero affects mice offspring craniofacial morphology	3
Impact of intraoral non‐pharmacological non‐surgical adjunctive interventions on orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption in humans: A systematic review	3
Prolific authorship in orthodontic scientific publishing	3
The effects of a corticotomy on space closure by molar protraction using TSADs in patients with missing mandibular first molars	3
Effects of jaw movement in bimaxillary orthognathic surgery on the upper airway: Computational fluid dynamics analysis	3
Changes in alveolar bone structure during orthodontic tooth movement in adolescent and adult rats: A microcomputed tomography study	3
Three‐dimensional mixed longitudinal study of facial growth changes and variability of facial form in preschool children using stereophotogrammetry	3
The effects of cortical bone thickness and miniscrew implant root proximity on the success rate of miniscrew implant: A retrospective study	3
A novel approach to radiographic detection of growth development period with hand‐wrist radiographs: A preliminary study with ImageJ imaging software	3
Effect of locally delivered protein complex‐loaded nanoparticles on bone remodelling of atrophic alveolar ridge in beagles	3