OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Head & Face Medicine is 2. 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
Dental caries in primary and permanent teeth in children’s worldwide, 1995 to 2019: a systematic review and meta-analysis	120
Accuracy of virtual planning in orthognathic surgery: a systematic review	89
Prevalence of temporomandibular joint disorder in the Lebanese population, and its association with depression, anxiety, and stress	30
COVID-19 and periodontitis: reflecting on a possible association	25
Accuracy of intraoral scans in the mixed dentition: a prospective non-randomized comparative clinical trial	23
What causes failure of fixed orthodontic retention? – systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies	22
Management of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck: a single-institute study with over 25-year follow-up	20
Comprehensive 3D analysis of condylar morphology in adults with different skeletal patterns – a cross-sectional study	19
The impact of helmet use on oral and maxillofacial injuries associated with electric-powered bikes or powered scooter: a retrospective cross-sectional study	17
Comparison of the accuracy of different impression procedures in case of multiple and angulated implants	16
Morphological changes of the anterior alveolar bone due to retraction of anterior teeth: a retrospective study	16
Association between problematic social media use and memory performance in a sample of Lebanese adults: the mediating effect of anxiety, depression, stress and insomnia	15
Application of holography and augmented reality based technology to visualize the internal structure of the dental root – a proof of concept	15
Three-dimensional evaluation of bracket placement accuracy and excess bonding adhesive depending on indirect bonding technique and bracket geometry: an in-vitro study	15
Biomechanical evaluation of type p condylar head osteosynthesis using conventional small-fragment screws reinforced by a patient specific two-component plate	15
Guided endodontic treatment of multiple teeth with dentin dysplasia: a case report	13
A CBCT based analysis of the correlation between volumetric morphology of the frontal sinuses and the facial growth pattern in caucasian subjects. A cross-sectional study	13
Displacement in root apex and changes in incisor inclination affect alveolar bone remodeling in adult bimaxillary protrusion patients: a retrospective study	11
Hyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence to detect oral malignancy – part 1 - automated tissue classification of oral muscle, fat and mucosa using a light-weight 6-layer deep neural network	11
Effects of different surgical techniques and displacement distances on the soft tissue profile via orthodontic-orthognathic treatment of class II and class III malocclusions	11
Clinical outcome of bioceramic sealer iRoot SP extrusion in root canal treatment: a retrospective analysis	10
Three dimensional movement analysis of maxillary impacted canine using TADs: a pilot study	10
Influences of cold atmospheric plasma on apoptosis related molecules in osteoblast-like cells in vitro	10
Condylar erosion is predictive of painful closed lock of the temporomandibular joint: a magnetic resonance imaging study	9
Factor analysis and evaluation of each item of the tinnitus handicap inventory	9

Analogous modulation of inflammatory responses by the endocannabinoid system in periodontal ligament cells and microglia	8
Success and complication rate of miniscrew assisted non-surgical palatal expansion in adults - a consecutive study using a novel force-controlled polycyclic activation protocol	8
Evaluation of the changes of orbital cavity volume and shape after tooth-borne and bone-borne rapid maxillary expansion (RME)	8
CHARGE syndrome: genetic aspects and dental challenges, a review and case presentation	8
Class II correction by maxillary en masse distalization using a completely customized lingual appliance and a novel mini-screw anchorage concept – preliminary results	8
Risky anatomical variations of sphenoid sinus and surrounding structures in endoscopic sinus surgery	8
Relationship between back posture and early orthodontic treatment in children	7
A pragmatic window of opportunity to minimise the risk of MRONJ development in individuals with osteoporosis on Denosumab therapy: a hypothesis	7
The University Münster model surgery system for orthognathic surgery - The digital update	7
Comparison of the efficacy of intranasal ketamine versus intravenous ketorolac on acute non-traumatic headaches: a randomized double-blind clinical trial	7
Prognostic value of a three-dimensional dynamic quantitative analysis system to measure facial motion in acute facial paralysis patients	7
Primary cold atmospheric plasma combined with low dose cisplatin as a possible adjuvant combination therapy for HNSCC cells—an in-vitro study	7
Identification of E2F transcription factor 7 as a novel potential biomarker for oral squamous cell carcinoma	7
Measurement of three‐dimensional changes in lip vermilion in adult female patients after orthodontic extraction: a retrospective longitudinal study	6
The statistical shape model as a quality assurance measure in the treatment of complex midface fractures: a case control study	6
Simvastatin induces adverse effects on proliferation and mineralization of human primary osteoblasts	6
A collagen membrane influences bone turnover marker in vivo after bone augmentation with xenogenic bone	6
Automated tooth segmentation as an innovative tool to assess 3D-tooth movement and root resorption in rodents	6
A study on the association between accessory maxillary ostium and maxillary sinus mucosal thickening using cone beam computed tomography	6
Biological consequences of cancer radiotherapy in the context of oral squamous cell carcinoma	6
Frequency of osteoradionecrosis of the lower jaw after radiotherapy of oral cancer patients correlated with dosimetric parameters and other risk factors	6
Neuro-Muscular Dentistry: the “diamond” concept of electro-stimulation potential for stomato-gnathic and oro-dental conditions	6
Evaluation of the relationship between malar projection and lower facial convexity in terms of perceived attractiveness in 3-dimensional reconstructed images	6
Sialolithiasis: retrospective analysis of the effect of an escalating treatment algorithm on patient-perceived health-related quality of life	6
Expression of SOX2 and OCT4 in odontogenic cysts and tumors	6
Effects of estrogen deficiency during puberty on maxillary and mandibular growth and associated gene expression – an μCT study on rats	6
ANLN promotes carcinogenesis in oral cancer by regulating the PI3K/mTOR signaling pathway	6
Removal of dental implants displaced into the maxillary sinus: a retrospective single-center study	6
Thirty-eight-year follow-up of the first patient of mandibular reconstruction with free vascularized fibula flap	5
Compliance with the ISO 27020:2019 norm of a sample of currently available preadjusted Orthodontic bracket systems. Are the actual dimensions as expected?	5
Clinicopathological features of incidental parotid lesions	5
Head and neck melanoma: outcome and predictors in a population-based cohort study	5
Analysing the potential of hydrophilic adhesive systems to optimise orthodontic bracket rebonding	5
Looking good but tweeting bad? The social perception of orthodontic-related posts on Twitter and Instagram	5
Predictability of maxillary positioning: a 3D comparison of virtual and conventional orthognathic surgery planning	5
Bone quality and quantity of the mandibular symphyseal region in autogenous bone grafting using cone-beam computed tomography: a cross-sectional study	5
Application value of combination therapy of periodontal curettage and root planing on moderate-to-severe chronic periodontitis in patients with type 2 diabetes	5
Correlation of MRI and arthroscopic findings with clinical outcome in temporomandibular joint disorders: a retrospective cohort study	4
Rehabilitation of extremely atrophic edentulous mandible in elderly patients with associated comorbidities: a case report and proof of concept	4
Fully-customized distraction assembly for maxillofacial distraction osteogenesis: a novel device and its experimental accuracy verification	4
The clinical efficacy of periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics in patients with bone fenestration and dehiscence: a retrospective study	4
Axenfeld–Rieger syndrome: orthopedic and orthodontic management in a pediatric patient: a case report	4
SSEA-4 positive dental pulp stem cells from deciduous teeth and their induction to neural precursor cells	4
The role of family history of Cancer in Oral Cavity Cancer	4
Comparative effectiveness of hyaluronic acid, platelet-rich plasma, and platelet-rich fibrin in treating temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	4
Onlays/partial crowns versus full crowns in restoring posterior teeth: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Is there a relationship between Eustachian tube dysfunction and nasal septal deviation in a sample of the Lebanese population?	3
New insights in the reproducibility of visual and electronic tooth color assessment for dental practice	3
Effects of 4-hexylresorcinol administration on the submandibular glands in a growing rat model	3
Occlusal reconstruction of a patient with ameloblastoma ablation using alveolar distraction osteogenesis: a case report	3

Patients’ perspectives on the use of artificial intelligence in dentistry: a regional survey	3
Puricelli biconvex arthroplasty as an alternative for temporomandibular joint reconstruction: description of the technique and long-term case report	3
SARS-CoV-2 and regular patient treatment – from the use of rapid antigen testing up to treatment specific precaution measures	3
Immediate implant placement with socket shield technique in the maxilla: a prospective case series evaluation at 1-year follow-up	3
Distribution of bone thickness in the human mandibular ramus – a CBCT-based study	3
Oral lichenoid lesion in association with chemotherapy treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma or lichen planus? Review of the literature and report of two challenging cases	3
Development, validation and application of a 3D printed model depicting adenoid hypertrophy in comparison to a Nasoendoscopy	3
Facial-submental island flap for reconstruction of hemitongue defects in young, middle-aged and elderly patients with early and middle stage oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma	3
One year of COVID-19 pandemic: a cross sectional study on teaching oral and maxillofacial surgery	3
Investigating resistin like beta (RETNLB) as a tumor promoter for oral squamous cell carcinoma	3
Does a preoperative cone beam CT reduce complication rates in the surgical removal of complex lower third molars? A retrospective study including 486 cases	3
Reduction malarplasty using a simulated surgical guide for asymmetric/prominent zygoma	3
Restorative treatment in a case of amelogenesis imperfecta and 9-year follow-up: a case report	3
Perfect combination of the expanded flap and 3D printing technology in reconstructing a child’s craniofacial region	3
Three dimensional condylar positional and morphological changes following mandibular reconstruction based on CBCT analysis: a prospective study	3
Risk of root damage after using lateral cephalogram and intraoral scan for guided insertion of palatal miniscrews	3
Evaluation of the efficacy of manual soft tissue therapy and therapeutic exercises in patients with pain and limited mobility TMJ: a randomized control trial (RCT)	2
Differences in characteristics and infection severity between odontogenic and other bacterial oro-naso-pharyngeal infections	2
Clinicopathological features of 214 maxillary sinus pathologies. A ten-year single-centre retrospective clinical study	2
From honest mistakes to fake news – approaches to correcting the scientific literature	2
The use of solvent-preserved human and bovine cancellous bone blocks for lateral defect augmentation - an experimental controlled study in vivo	2
Clinical observation of autologous platelet rich fibrin assisted revascularization of mature permanent teeth	2
The Herbst appliance and its modifications - prevalence and individuality	2
A comparative study of paranasal sinus and nasal cavity anatomic variations between the Polish and Turkish Cypriot Population with CBCT	2
Impact of genetic variations in the WNT family members and RUNX2 on dental and skeletal maturation: a cross-sectional study	2
Morphologic evaluation of root resorption after miniscrew assisted en mass retraction in adult bialveolar protrusion patients	2
Application of auriculotemporal nerve block and dextrose prolotherapy in exercise therapy of TMJ closed lock in adolescents and young adults	2
Three-dimensional assessment of the favorability of maxillary posterior teeth intrusion in different skeletal classes limited by the vertical relationship with the maxillary sinus floor	2
Orbital volume changes during growth and development in human children assessed using cone beam computed tomography	2
Remineralization and protection from demineralization: effects of a hydroxyapatite-containing, a fluoride-containing and a fluoride- and hydroxyapatite-free toothpaste on human enamel in vitro	2
The applied value in brain gray matter nuclei of patients with early-stage Parkinson’s disease : a study based on multiple magnetic resonance imaging techniques	2
Multiloop edgewise archwire technique and denture frame analysis: a systematic review	2
Orofacial findings and orthodontic treatment conditions in patients with down syndrome – a retrospective investigation	2
Does the size of an object containing dental implant affect the expression of artifacts in cone beam computed tomography imaging?	2
Targeted sequencing of NOTCH signaling pathway genes and association analysis of variants correlated with mandibular prognathism	2
Quantitative changes of upper airway in class III patients undergoing bimaxillary surgery after one-year follow-up: a retrospective study	2
The incidence and severity of open gingival embrasures in adults treated with clear aligners and fixed appliances: a retrospective cohort study	2
Inclination of mandibular incisors and symphysis in severe skeletal class III malocclusion	2
Periodontal effects of maxillary expansion in adults using non-surgical expanders with skeletal anchorage vs. surgically assisted maxillary expansion: a systematic review	2