OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Head & Face Medicine is 6. 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
Accuracy of virtual planning in orthognathic surgery: a systematic review	111
What causes failure of fixed orthodontic retention? – systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies	28
COVID-19 and periodontitis: reflecting on a possible association	28
The impact of helmet use on oral and maxillofacial injuries associated with electric-powered bikes or powered scooter: a retrospective cross-sectional study	23
Application of holography and augmented reality based technology to visualize the internal structure of the dental root – a proof of concept	23
Comprehensive 3D analysis of condylar morphology in adults with different skeletal patterns – a cross-sectional study	21
Morphological changes of the anterior alveolar bone due to retraction of anterior teeth: a retrospective study	20
Guided endodontic treatment of multiple teeth with dentin dysplasia: a case report	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	16
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	15
Class II correction by maxillary en masse distalization using a completely customized lingual appliance and a novel mini-screw anchorage concept – preliminary results	15
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	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	15
ANLN promotes carcinogenesis in oral cancer by regulating the PI3K/mTOR signaling pathway	14
Comparative effectiveness of hyaluronic acid, platelet-rich plasma, and platelet-rich fibrin in treating temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	13
Displacement in root apex and changes in incisor inclination affect alveolar bone remodeling in adult bimaxillary protrusion patients: a retrospective study	13
Clinical outcome of bioceramic sealer iRoot SP extrusion in root canal treatment: a retrospective analysis	13
Effects of different surgical techniques and displacement distances on the soft tissue profile via orthodontic-orthognathic treatment of class II and class III malocclusions	13
Frequency of osteoradionecrosis of the lower jaw after radiotherapy of oral cancer patients correlated with dosimetric parameters and other risk factors	12
Condylar erosion is predictive of painful closed lock of the temporomandibular joint: a magnetic resonance imaging study	12
Patients’ perspectives on the use of artificial intelligence in dentistry: a regional survey	11
Artificial intelligence in orthodontics and orthognathic surgery: a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most-cited articles	11
Three dimensional movement analysis of maxillary impacted canine using TADs: a pilot study	11
Influences of cold atmospheric plasma on apoptosis related molecules in osteoblast-like cells in vitro	10
Analogous modulation of inflammatory responses by the endocannabinoid system in periodontal ligament cells and microglia	10

A pragmatic window of opportunity to minimise the risk of MRONJ development in individuals with osteoporosis on Denosumab therapy: a hypothesis	10
Risky anatomical variations of sphenoid sinus and surrounding structures in endoscopic sinus surgery	10
Onlays/partial crowns versus full crowns in restoring posterior teeth: a systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Relationship between back posture and early orthodontic treatment in children	9
Removal of dental implants displaced into the maxillary sinus: a retrospective single-center study	9
Identification of E2F transcription factor 7 as a novel potential biomarker for oral squamous cell carcinoma	9
Primary cold atmospheric plasma combined with low dose cisplatin as a possible adjuvant combination therapy for HNSCC cells—an in-vitro study	8
Rehabilitation of extremely atrophic edentulous mandible in elderly patients with associated comorbidities: a case report and proof of concept	8
Predictability of maxillary positioning: a 3D comparison of virtual and conventional orthognathic surgery planning	8
Clinicopathological features of incidental parotid lesions	8
Expression of SOX2 and OCT4 in odontogenic cysts and tumors	8
Application value of combination therapy of periodontal curettage and root planing on moderate-to-severe chronic periodontitis in patients with type 2 diabetes	8
Comparison of the efficacy of intranasal ketamine versus intravenous ketorolac on acute non-traumatic headaches: a randomized double-blind clinical trial	8
The University Münster model surgery system for orthognathic surgery - The digital update	8
Sialolithiasis: retrospective analysis of the effect of an escalating treatment algorithm on patient-perceived health-related quality of life	7
Effects of 4-hexylresorcinol administration on the submandibular glands in a growing rat model	7
Biological consequences of cancer radiotherapy in the context of oral squamous cell carcinoma	7
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	7
A study on the association between accessory maxillary ostium and maxillary sinus mucosal thickening using cone beam computed tomography	7
Effects of estrogen deficiency during puberty on maxillary and mandibular growth and associated gene expression – an μCT study on rats	7
Physicochemical properties of AH plus bioceramic sealer, Bio-C Sealer, and ADseal root canal sealer	6
A collagen membrane influences bone turnover marker in vivo after bone augmentation with xenogenic bone	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
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)	6
The statistical shape model as a quality assurance measure in the treatment of complex midface fractures: a case control study	6
Virtual reconstruction of midfacial bone defect based on generative adversarial network	6
Cost-effective 3D scanning and printing technologies for outer ear reconstruction: current status	6
Automated tooth segmentation as an innovative tool to assess 3D-tooth movement and root resorption in rodents	6
Measurement of three‐dimensional changes in lip vermilion in adult female patients after orthodontic extraction: a retrospective longitudinal study	6
Correlation of MRI and arthroscopic findings with clinical outcome in temporomandibular joint disorders: a retrospective cohort study	6
Looking good but tweeting bad? The social perception of orthodontic-related posts on Twitter and Instagram	6
Restorative treatment in a case of amelogenesis imperfecta and 9-year follow-up: a case report	6