OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Korean Journal of Orthodontics 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Upper airway dimensions and craniofacial morphology: A correlation study using cone beam computed tomography	81
READER’S FORUM	48
Effectiveness of autologous leukocyte-platelet-rich fibrin on the rate of maxillary canine retraction, rotation, pain, and soft tissue healing: A split-mouth randomized controlled trial	48
Reducing the quality of our evidence base by publishing at any cost	32
Occlusal deviations in adolescents with idiopathic and congenital scoliosis	27
Validation of three-dimensional digital model superimpositions based on palatal structures in patients with maximum anterior tooth retraction following premolar extraction	25
Perception of discrepancy in the upper midline position in conjunction with the gingival display according to various occupations in Iran	25
Maxillary alveolar bone evaluation following dentoalveolar expansion with clear aligners in adults: A cone-beam computed tomography study	24
Assessing the feasibility of a stainless-steel lingual fixed retainer on mandibular anterior dentition with orthodontic-related labiolingual alveolar bone resorption: A finite element analysis	20
Orthodontic treatment with clear aligners for a patient with chronic periodontitis	19
READER’S FORUM	17
Does the quality of orthodontic studies influence their Altmetric Attention Score?	16
Finite element analysis of anterior maxillary segmental distraction osteogenesis using asymmetric distractors in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate	16
Tricortical versus bicortical anchorage in a double-screw tandem skeletal expander and a single-screw maxillary anchorage rapid palatal expander: A finite element analysis	16
Accuracy of lingual fixed retainers fabricated using a CAD/CAM bending machine	14
Evaluation of condylar dimension and position following rapid maxillary expansion with tooth- or tooth-bone-borne appliances	13
Accuracy of posteroanterior cephalogram landmarks and measurements identification using a cascaded convolutional neural network algorithm: A multicenter study	13
Pattern of lip retraction according to the presence of lip incompetence in patients with Class II malocclusion	13
Evaluation of the effect of attachments on torque control of palatally positioned maxillary lateral teeth with clear aligners: Finite element analysis	12
A scoping review of cephalometric normative data in children	12
Effect of bone-borne maxillary skeletal expanders on cranial and circummaxillary sutures: A cone-beam computed tomography study	12
Periodontal health status, oral microbiome, white-spot lesions and oral health related to quality of life-clear aligners versus fixed appliances: A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression	11
Unaccounted clustering assumptions still compromise inferences in cluster randomized trials in orthodontic research	11
Evaluation of the effects of the third molar on distalization and the effects of attachments on distalization and expansion with clear aligners: Three-dimensional finite element study	11
Use of automated artificial intelligence to predict the need for orthodontic extractions	11

Association between the severity of hypodontia and the characteristics of craniofacial morphology in a Chinese population: A cross-sectional study	11
Correlation between Prevotella intermedia and intraoral metal alloys	11
Differences in dentoskeletal and soft tissue changes due to rapid maxillary expansion using a tooth-borne expander between adolescents and adults: A retrospective observational study	10
Prevalence of malocclusions and parafunctional habits in pediatric patients with developmental dyslexia	10
Effects of 3- and 6-weekly orthodontic activation protocols on the alignment of mandibular anterior teeth: A single-center randomized clinical trial	10
Effect of three common hot beverages on the force decay of orthodontic elastomeric chain within a 28-day period: An in vitro study	10
Maxillary space closure using a digital manufactured Mesialslider in a single appointment workflow	9
Comparison of soft tissue changes between incisor tipping and translation after premolar extraction	8
Differences in the posterior space available for molar distal movement according to the presence and position of the third molar: A cone-beam computed tomography study	8
Accuracy of machine learning-assisted prediction of the future need for orthognathic surgery in patients with cleft lip and palate	8
Covariance patterns between ramus morphology and the rest of the face: A geometric morphometric study	8
Cytotoxic effect of 3D-printed and thermoformed clear aligner materials on human oral fibroblasts: An in vitro study	8
Three-dimensional cephalometric evaluation of the craniofacial morphology in Korean population utilizing cone-beam computed tomography	7
Evaluation of the cell viability and antimicrobial effects of orthodontic bands coated with silver or zinc oxide nanoparticles: An in vitro study	7
Micro-computed tomographic evaluation of the effect of fluoride agents on white spot lesions: An in vitro study	7
Three-dimensional evaluation of the pharyngeal airway space in patients with anterior open bite	7
Clinical effects of different prescriptions on the inclination of maxillary and mandibular incisors by using passive self-ligating brackets	6
READER’S FORUM	6
3D lip changes in skeletal Class III patients with premolar extraction: A prospective cohort study comparing surgery-first and orthodontics-first approaches	6
Skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of different types of microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion	6
READER’S FORUM	6
Effect of 125 Hz and 150 Hz vibrational frequency electric toothbrushes on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement and prostaglandin E2 levels	6
Clinical expression of programmed maxillary buccal expansion and buccolingual crown inclination with Invisalign EX30 and SmartTrack aligners and the effect of 1-week vs. 2-week aligner change regimes:	6