OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Head & Face Medicine is 1. 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
Evaluation of optimal single-photon emission computed tomography reference value and three-dimensional mandibular growth pattern in 54 Chinese unilateral condylar hyperplasia patients	35
Temporomandibular disorder prevalence in malocclusion patients: a meta-analysis	30
Optimal needle characteristics for classical inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia: a systematic review	29
Evaluating sagittal condylar inclination: a comparative analysis of various digital workflow measures	27
Impact of genetic variations in the WNT family members and RUNX2 on dental and skeletal maturation: a cross-sectional study	24
Differences in characteristics and infection severity between odontogenic and other bacterial oro-naso-pharyngeal infections	22
Tinnitus in patients with orofacial complaints	21
Assessment of bony changes in temporomandibular joint in patients using cone beam computed tomography – a cross sectional study	20
Halitosis in young patients with chronic kidney disease: findings from a randomized controlled trial	19
Patients’ perspectives on the use of artificial intelligence in dentistry: a regional survey	19
Application of holography and augmented reality based technology to visualize the internal structure of the dental root – a proof of concept	19
Assessment of a novel electrochemically deposited smart bioactive trabecular coating (SBTC®): a randomized controlled clinical trial	18
Evaluation of the density of the midpalatal suture after maxillary expansion: a comparative observational study	18
Rare case of skeletal third class in a subject suffering from Solitary Median Maxillary Central Incisor syndrome (SMMCI) associated to panhypopituitarism	17
The application of orthodontic bone stretching for correcting malpositioned dental implants	17
ANLN promotes carcinogenesis in oral cancer by regulating the PI3K/mTOR signaling pathway	16
Is the retromandibular approach a suitable approach to anatomical reduction of unilateral subcondylar fracture? A non-randomized clinical trial	16
Effect of the level of alveolar atrophy on implant placement accuracy in guided surgery for full-arch restorations supported by four implants: an in vitro study	15
Success and complication rate of miniscrew assisted non-surgical palatal expansion in adults - a consecutive study using a novel force-controlled polycyclic activation protocol	14
Adult maxillary expansion: CBCT evaluation of skeletal changes and determining an efficiency factor between force-controlled polycyclic slow activation and continuous rapid activation for mini-screw-a	14
Accuracy of the surgical execution of virtually planned deep circumflex iliac artery flaps and their appropriateness for masticatory rehabilitation	13
Patient self rated pain: headache versus migraine a retrospective chart review	13
Impact of manual therapy on body posture-3-D analysis with rasterstereography – pilotstudy	12
The effects of restorative material and connector cross-section area on the stress distribution of fixed partial denture: a finite element analysis	11
Favourable dentoalveolar changes after lower premolar extractions for Class III camouflage with completely customized lingual appliances	11

Effects of collagen membrane on bone level and periodontal status of adjacent tooth after third molar surgery: a randomized controlled trial	11
Orthodontic findings and treatment need in patients with amelogenesis imperfecta: a descriptive analysis	10
Clinical outcome of bioceramic sealer iRoot SP extrusion in root canal treatment: a retrospective analysis	10
Targeted sequencing of NOTCH signaling pathway genes and association analysis of variants correlated with mandibular prognathism	10
Reduction malarplasty using a simulated surgical guide for asymmetric/prominent zygoma	10
Correlation of MRI and arthroscopic findings with clinical outcome in temporomandibular joint disorders: a retrospective cohort study	9
Load distribution after unilateral condylar fracture with shortening of the ramus: a finite element model study	9
Nasal cavity perforation by implant fixtures: case series with emphasis on panoramic imaging of nasal cavity extending posteriorly	8
CT comparison of the nasal airway anterior and posterior to the piriform aperture in patients with and without nasal obstruction	8
A study on the association between accessory maxillary ostium and maxillary sinus mucosal thickening using cone beam computed tomography	8
Repair of exposure and fracture of the porous high-density polyethylene framework after ear reconstruction	8
Accuracy and tracing time of cephalometric analyses on a tablet or desktop computer	8
Three-dimensional analysis of palatal morphology and PAS in patients with cleft lip and palate prior to orthodontic treatment	8
Bovine pulp extracellular matrix hydrogel for regenerative endodontic applications: in vitro characterization and in vivo analysis in a necrotic tooth model	7
Maxillary canine position of patients with non-syndromic craniofacial disorder: a retrospective evaluation of panoramic radiographs	7
Utilization of facial fat grafting augmented reality guidance system in facial soft tissue defect reconstruction	7
Septal Perforation Quality of Life questionnaire (SEPEQOL): validation of a new instrument to assess patients undergoing endoscopic repair of a nasal septal perforation	7
Investigating resistin like beta (RETNLB) as a tumor promoter for oral squamous cell carcinoma	7
Quality of occlusal outcome in adult class II patients after maxillary total arch distalization with interradicular mini-screws	7
Low intensity pulsed ultrasound versus low-level laser therapy on peri-implant marginal bone preservation and soft tissue healing following dental implant surgery: a randomized controlled trial	7
What impact do personality traits have on self-perception of dental aesthetics?	6
Dentoalveolar process remodelling in the anterior mandible after Class III camouflage treatment with lower premolar extractions	6
Resolution of a periapical lesion in an autoimmune pancreatitis patient treated with long-term low-dose glucocorticoids: a case report	6
Clinical observation of autologous platelet rich fibrin assisted revascularization of mature permanent teeth	6
Magnetic resonance imaging for jawbone assessment: a systematic review	6
Enhanced precision in stone localization and intraoral removal in sialolithiasis: the role of preoperative computer tomographic scanning in surgical planning	6
A comprehensive overview of FFRG and IHCC allograft cartilages in revision rhinoplasty: a systematic review	6
Two-stage palatal repair in non-syndromic CLP patients using anterior to posterior closure is associated with minimal need for secondary palatal surgery	6
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	6
Qualitative and quantitative assessment of infraoccluded deciduous teeth: a systematic review	6
Evaluation of diagnostic accuracy of cone beam computed tomography and multi-detector computed tomography for detection of anatomical variations in rhinoplasty	6
The role of physiotherapy interventions in the management of temporomandibular joint ankylosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	6
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	6
Postoperative delirium in oral and maxillofacial surgery: a scoping review	5
Efficacy of three surgical methods for gingivectomy of permanent anterior teeth with delayed tooth eruption in children	5
Automated orofacial virtual patient creation using two cohorts of MSCT vs. CBCT scans	5
Frequency of osteoradionecrosis of the lower jaw after radiotherapy of oral cancer patients correlated with dosimetric parameters and other risk factors	5
Sex determination through maxillary dental arch and skeletal base measurements using machine learning	5
Clinical characteristics of patients with pulsatile tinnitus accompanied by ethmoid sinus lesions and high jugular bulb	5
Buccal rotation for wholly impacted maxillary third molar extraction	5
Oropharyngeal abscesses with repeated health care visits – the characteristics in patients with odontogenic and peritonsillar abscesses	5
Looking good but tweeting bad? The social perception of orthodontic-related posts on Twitter and Instagram	5
Third molar eruption in dental panoramic radiographs as a feature for forensic age assessment – new reference data from a German population	5
The clinical efficacy of periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics in patients with bone fenestration and dehiscence: a retrospective study	5
Virtual reconstruction of midfacial bone defect based on generative adversarial network	5
Amphiregulin promotes activated regulatory T cell-suppressive function via the AREG/EGFR pathway in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma	5
Correction to: The statistical shape model as a quality assurance measure in the treatment of complex midface fractures: a case control study	5
Forty-five-months follow-up of a minimally invasive, interdisciplinary treated hemangioma of the mandible with a high risk of severe bleeding – a case report	5
Quantitative evaluation of vertical control in orthodontic camouflage treatment for skeletal class II with hyperdivergent facial type	5
Periodontal effects of maxillary expansion in adults using non-surgical expanders with skeletal anchorage vs. surgically assisted maxillary expansion: a systematic review	4

The anti-tumor effect of proteasome inhibitor MG132 for human adenoid cystic carcinoma: correlate with the emerging role of Nrf2/Keap1 signaling pathway	4
Removal of dental implants displaced into the maxillary sinus: a retrospective single-center study	4
Puricelli biconvex arthroplasty: an experimental study in sheep	4
Predictors of disease alleviation with mandibular advancement devices in obstructive sleep apnea: a retrospective cohort study	4
Dose development in sinonasal imaging over the last decade – a retrospective patient study	4
Effects of simulated intraoral temperatures and wet environments on the stress relaxation properties of thermoplastic aligner materials	4
Morphological CBCT parameters for an accurate differentiation between nasopalatine duct cyst and the normal nasopalatine canal	4
Novel CAD/CAM-splint-based navigation protocol enhances intraoperative maxillary position control in orthognathic surgery: a case control study	4
Orofacial findings and orthodontic treatment conditions in patients with down syndrome – a retrospective investigation	4
Panoramic prediction equations to estimate implant- to-mandibular canal dimensions in the mandibular posterior region: implications for dental implant treatment	4
Correlations between radiological and histological findings of bone remodelling and root resorption in a rodent cleft model	4
Development of a porcine training model for microvascular fasciocutaneous free flap reconstruction	4
Compliance with the ISO 27020:2019 norm of a sample of currently available preadjusted Orthodontic bracket systems. Are the actual dimensions as expected?	3
Application of double-sleeve endotracheal tube in infection control for icu patients: a randomized controlled trial	3
Cost-effective 3D scanning and printing technologies for outer ear reconstruction: current status	3
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	3
Influence of deviation tolerances on the positioning accuracy using computer aided dynamic navigation in endodontic surgery: a proof-of-concept	3
Thirty-eight-year follow-up of the first patient of mandibular reconstruction with free vascularized fibula flap	3
Accuracy of artificial intelligence in caries detection: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Class II correction by maxillary en masse distalization using a completely customized lingual appliance and a novel mini-screw anchorage concept – preliminary results	3
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	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
Clinical efficacy of intraoral ultrasonography versus transgingival probing for measurement of gingival thickness in different gingival biotypes: a clinical trial	3
MRI and CT imaging characteristics in parotid tumors with false-negative fine-needle aspirations	3
Temporomandibular disorders in individuals with Marfan syndrome: an exploratory analysis	3
Influence of patient motion on definition of typical cephalometric reference points in digital horizontally scanning cephalometric radiography	2
Development of a machine learning-based predictive model for maxillary sinus cysts and exploration of clustering patterns	2
Does the size of an object containing dental implant affect the expression of artifacts in cone beam computed tomography imaging?	2
Influence of orthodontic archwire (nickel–titanium versus copper–nickel–titanium) on pain in adult patients in the aligning phase of treatment with self-ligating brackets (two months of follow-up): a	2
Effectiveness of combining greater occipital nerve block and pulsed radiofrequency treatment in patients with chronic migraine: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial	2
Risky anatomical variations of sphenoid sinus and surrounding structures in endoscopic sinus surgery	2
A pragmatic window of opportunity to minimise the risk of MRONJ development in individuals with osteoporosis on Denosumab therapy: a hypothesis	2
Relationship of myofascial trigger points with related disability, anxiety, and depression in patients with migraine headaches	2
One year of COVID-19 pandemic: a cross sectional study on teaching oral and maxillofacial surgery	2
Bone quality and quantity of the mandibular symphyseal region in autogenous bone grafting using cone-beam computed tomography: a cross-sectional study	2
Exploring the association between PITX2, third molars agenesis and sella turcica morphology	2
Does a preoperative cone beam CT reduce complication rates in the surgical removal of complex lower third molars? A retrospective study including 486 cases	2
Quantitative MRI texture analysis of the lateral pterygoid muscle in unilateral temporomandibular joint disorders	2
Evaluation of the usefulness of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in mandibular third molar surgery with 3D facial swelling analysis: a split-mouth randomized clinical trial	2
Imaging predictor of ophthalmic involvement in maxillary sinus cancer during super selective intra-arterial cisplatin infusion and concomitant radiotherapy (RADPLAT)	2
COVID-19 and periodontitis: reflecting on a possible association	2
The statistical shape model as a quality assurance measure in the treatment of complex midface fractures: a case control study	2
The incidence and severity of open gingival embrasures in adults treated with clear aligners and fixed appliances: a retrospective cohort study	2
Morphological analysis of anterior permanent dentition in a Chinese population using cone-beam computed tomography	1
Comparison of the efficacy of intranasal ketamine versus intravenous ketorolac on acute non-traumatic headaches: a randomized double-blind clinical trial	1
Three dimensional condylar positional and morphological changes following mandibular reconstruction based on CBCT analysis: a prospective study	1
An early microvascular training program of dental intern students and junior residents: a comparative prospective study	1
Effect of sublingual fast-dissolving piroxicam premedication on postoperative pain experience in mandibular molars with non-vital pulp: a randomized double-blind controlled trial	1
Schneiderian membrane perforation repair using a crosslinked collagen membrane: a retrospective cohort study	1
Proximal tibia for alveolar augmentation and augmentative rhinoplasty—a suitable option? A retrospective clinical study on donor and recipient site morbidity	1
Physicochemical properties of AH plus bioceramic sealer, Bio-C Sealer, and ADseal root canal sealer	1
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated knock out of ITGB6 in human OSCC cells reduced migration and proliferation ability	1
Migraine and MRI: uncovering potential associations	1
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	1
Deep learning based quantitative cervical vertebral maturation analysis	1
Predictors for prolonged and escalated perioperative antibiotic therapy after microvascular head and neck reconstruction: a comprehensive analysis of 446 cases	1
Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on odontogenic infections in maxillofacial surgery	1
Predictability of maxillary positioning: a 3D comparison of virtual and conventional orthognathic surgery planning	1
The orthodontic implant site-switching technique: a preliminary study in dogs	1
Psychiatric disorders and interventions in patients sustaining facial fractures from interpersonal violence	1
Mandibular reconstruction after excision of recurrent odontogenic keratocyst using a novel mandibular distraction osteogenesis method– a case report	1
SSEA-4 positive dental pulp stem cells from deciduous teeth and their induction to neural precursor cells	1
Three-dimensional evaluation of alveolar bone and pharyngeal airway dimensions after mandibular dentition distalization in patients with Class III malocclusion: a retrospective study	1
Does osteotomizing the lower border of the mandible affect the lingual split pattern in a sagittal split ramus osteotomy?	1
Study protocol for a multicenter, multinational, observational registry of epidemiology, treatment and outcome of patients with Robin sequence	1
Correction: Primary cold atmospheric plasma combined with low dose cisplatin as a possible adjuvant combination therapy for HNSCC cells—an in‑vitro study	1
A novel 3D multimodal fusion imaging surgical guidance in microvascular decompression for primary trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm	1
Predicting changes of incisor and facial profile following orthodontic treatment: a machine learning approach	1
Impact of the adjacent bone on pseudarthrosis in mandibular reconstruction with fibula free flaps	1
The role of family history of Cancer in Oral Cavity Cancer	1
Oropharynx and hyoid bone changes in female extraction patients with distinct sagittal and vertical skeletal patterns: a retrospective study	1
Puricelli biconvex arthroplasty as an alternative for temporomandibular joint reconstruction: description of the technique and long-term case report	1
SARS-CoV-2 and regular patient treatment – from the use of rapid antigen testing up to treatment specific precaution measures	1
A 16-year retrospective study of vascular anomalies in the head and neck region	1
Effect of COVID-19 on the characteristics and outcome of patients who have otitis media with effusion: a case-control study	1
Unveiling the efficacy and safety of Erenumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor, in patients with chronic and episodic migraine: a GRADE-assessed systema	1
Primary cold atmospheric plasma combined with low dose cisplatin as a possible adjuvant combination therapy for HNSCC cells—an in-vitro study	1
Biomechanical evaluation of stability after mandibular sagittal split osteotomy for advancement by Obwegeser–Dal Pont and Puricelli techniques using three-dimensional finite elements	1
Results of thermal osteonecrosis for implant removal on electron microscopy, implant stability, and radiographic parameters – a rat study	1
The University Münster model surgery system for orthognathic surgery - The digital update	1