OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Progress in Orthodontics is 23. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Clinical evaluation of marketed and non-marketed orthodontic products: are researchers now ahead of the times? A meta-epidemiological study	83
Accuracy of deep learning-based integrated tooth models by merging intraoral scans and CBCT scans for 3D evaluation of root position during orthodontic treatment	59
The effect of micro-osteoperforations on the rate of maxillary incisors' retraction in orthodontic space closure: a randomized controlled clinical trial	55
Evaluation of interproximal reduction in individual teeth, and full arch assessment in clear aligner therapy: digital planning versus 3D model analysis after reduction	47
Digital setup accuracy for moderate crowding correction with fixed orthodontic appliances: a prospective study	45
The association between self-esteem and aesthetic component of smile among adolescents	43
Εffect of cleansers on the composition and mechanical properties of orthodontic aligners in vitro	41
Three-dimensional oropharyngeal airway changes after facemask therapy using low-dose computed tomography: a clinical trial with a retrospectively collected control group	37
Long-term skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of hybrid rapid maxillary expansion and facemask treatment in growing skeletal Class III patients: a retrospective follow-up study	36
Midpalatal suture bone repair after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in adults	35
Torque movement of the upper anterior teeth using a clear aligner in cases of extraction: a finite element study	34
Effective contribution ratio of the molar during sequential distalization using clear aligners and micro-implant anchorage: a finite element study	31
The relationship between different levels of facial attractiveness and malocclusion perception: an eye tracking and survey study	30
The effect of maxillary molar distalization with clear aligner: a 4D finite-element study with staging simulation	29
Three-dimensional finite element analysis of maxillary molar distalization treated with clear aligners combined with different traction methods	29
Surface wear of attachments in patients during clear aligner therapy: a prospective clinical study	27
Effects of IPR by mechanical oscillating strips system on biological structures: a quantitative and qualitative evaluation	26
3D comparative analysis of designed versus achieved maxillary teeth movements and influencing factors following first premolar extraction with invisalign: a new digital root model	25
Comparison of the effects on facial soft tissues produced by rapid and slow maxillary expansion using stereophotogrammetry: a randomized clinical trial	25
Classification of cervical vertebral maturation stages with machine learning models: leveraging datasets with high inter- and intra-observer agreement	25
Correction to: Classification of cervical vertebral maturation stages with machine learning models: leveraging datasets with high inter- and intra-observer agreement	25
Orthodontically induced root resorption in endodontically treated and vital teeth: a cone beam computer tomographic study	24
Adolescents’ adherence to intraoral removable appliances: a scoping review	23
Biomechanical analysis of total arch maxillary distalization using infrazygomatic crest miniscrews: a finite element analysis study	23
Accuracy of 3D facial scans: a comparison of three different scanning system in an in vivo study	23

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