OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Progress in Orthodontics is 3. 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
Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in orthodontics: a scoping review	93
The effect of vestibular, lingual, and aligner appliances on the quality of life of adult patients during the initial stages of orthodontic treatment	38
Predictability of orthodontic tooth movement with aligners: effect of treatment design	36
Dynamic mechanical and thermal properties of clear aligners after thermoforming and aging	34
Assessment of the accuracy of imaging software for 3D rendering of the upper airway, usable in orthodontic and craniofacial clinical settings	30
The effects of images posted to social media by orthodontists on public perception of professional credibility and willingness to become a client	28
An assessment of the magnitude, parallelism, and asymmetry of micro-implant-assisted rapid maxillary expansion in non-growing patients	28
TIP, TORQUE & ROTATIONS: How accurately do digital superimposition software packages quantify tooth movement?	26
Torque movement of the upper anterior teeth using a clear aligner in cases of extraction: a finite element study	26
Accuracy evaluation of orthodontic movements with aligners: a prospective observational study	26
The perception of COVID-19 among Italian dental patients: an orthodontic point of view	26
Mini-implant assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) effects on adult obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and quality of life: a multi-center prospective controlled trial	25
MicroRNAs in oral fluids (saliva and gingival crevicular fluid) as biomarkers in orthodontics: systematic review and integrated bioinformatic analysis	23
The effect of the local administration of biological substances on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement: a systematic review of human studies	22
New aesthetic in-house 3D-printed brackets: proof of concept and fundamental mechanical properties	21
Predictability of crowding resolution in clear aligner treatment	21
Comparison of cephalometric measurements between conventional and automatic cephalometric analysis using convolutional neural network	20
The effectiveness of the early orthodontic correction of functional unilateral posterior crossbite in the mixed dentition period: a systematic review and meta-analysis	19
The predictability of orthodontic tooth movements through clear aligner among first-premolar extraction patients: a multivariate analysis	18
The influence of malocclusion on social aspects in adults: study via eye tracking technology and questionnaire	18
Mechanical strength of stainless steel and titanium alloy mini-implants with different diameters: an experimental laboratory study	17
Comparative analysis of intraoral scanners accuracy using 3D software: an in vivo study	17
Predictability of lower incisor tip using clear aligner therapy	17
Casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium phosphate and universal adhesive resin as a complementary approach for management of white spot lesions: an in-vitro study	16
Biomechanical analysis of effective mandibular en-masse retraction using Class II elastics with a clear aligner: a finite element study	15

The effect of sandblasting and acid etching on survival rate of orthodontic miniscrews: a split-mouth randomized controlled trial	15
Forces and moments generated by 3D direct printed clear aligners of varying labial and lingual thicknesses during lingual movement of maxillary central incisor: an in vitro study	15
Bionic effects of nano hydroxyapatite dentifrice on demineralised surface of enamel post orthodontic debonding: in-vivo split mouth study	14
Patients’ perceptions of orthodontic treatment experiences during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study	14
Accuracy of deep learning-based integrated tooth models by merging intraoral scans and CBCT scans for 3D evaluation of root position during orthodontic treatment	13
Comparative evaluation of fluoride varnishes, self-assembling peptide-based remineralization agent, and enamel matrix protein derivative on artificial enamel remineralization in vitro	13
External root resorption (ERR) and rapid maxillary expansion (RME) at post-retention stage: a comparison between tooth-borne and bone-borne RME	13
Non-invasive methods for the assessment of biomarkers and their correlation with radiographic maturity indicators — a scoping review	12
Three-dimensional volumetric evaluation of the different mandibular segments using CBCT in patients affected by juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a cross-sectional study	12
Different biomechanical effects of clear aligners in bimaxillary space closure under two strong anchorages: finite element analysis	12
Orthodontic apps: an assessment of quality (using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS)) and behaviour change techniques (BCTs)	11
Force profile assessment of direct-printed aligners versus thermoformed aligners and the effects of non-engaged surface patterns	11
Comparison of rapid versus slow maxillary expansion on patient-reported outcome measures in growing patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Accuracy of the digital workflow for guided insertion of orthodontic palatal TADs: a step-by-step 3D analysis	11
Clinical effects with customized brackets and CAD/CAM technology: a prospective controlled study	11
Validating clinical characteristics of primary failure of eruption (PFE) associated with PTH1R variants	11
A quantitative three-dimensional comparative study of alveolar bone changes and apical root resorption between clear aligners and fixed orthodontic appliances	10
Stress distribution and displacement of three different types of micro-implant assisted rapid maxillary expansion (MARME): a three-dimensional finite element study	10
The effect of maxillary molar distalization with clear aligner: a 4D finite-element study with staging simulation	10
A two-year comparative assessment of retention of arch width increases between modified vacuum-formed and Hawley retainers: a multi-center randomized clinical trial	10
Effects of low-level laser therapy on the orthodontic mini-implants stability: a systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Effects of 405-, 532-, 650-, and 940-nm wavelengths of low-level laser therapies on orthodontic tooth movement in rats	9
Evaluation of interproximal reduction in individual teeth, and full arch assessment in clear aligner therapy: digital planning versus 3D model analysis after reduction	9
Three-dimensional assessment of airway volumes in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate	9
Midpalatal suture bone repair after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in adults	8
Comparison of one versus two maxillary molars distalization with iPanda: a finite element analysis	8
Improvement of osseointegration of Ti–6Al–4V ELI alloy orthodontic mini-screws through anodization, cyclic pre-calcification, and heat treatments	8
Evaluation of bone depth, cortical bone, and mucosa thickness of palatal posterior supra-alveolar insertion site for miniscrew placement	8
Non-syndromic hypodontia of maxillary lateral incisors and its association with other dental anomalies	7
Effectiveness of clear aligners in achieving proclination and intrusion of incisors among Class II division 2 patients: a multivariate analysis	7
IPR treatment and attachments design in clear aligner therapy and risk of open gingival embrasures in adults	7
Three-dimensional oropharyngeal airway changes after facemask therapy using low-dose computed tomography: a clinical trial with a retrospectively collected control group	7
Qualitative and quantitative three-dimensional evaluation of maxillary basal and dentoalveolar dimensions in patients with and without maxillary impacted canines	7
Stability prediction of early orthopedic treatment in Class III malocclusion: morphologic discriminant analysis	7
Perception of quality of life by children and adolescents with cleft lip/palate after orthodontic and surgical treatment: gender and age analysis	7
Effective contribution ratio of the molar during sequential distalization using clear aligners and micro-implant anchorage: a finite element study	7
Role of mechano-sensitive non-coding RNAs in bone remodeling of orthodontic tooth movement: recent advances	7
The effects of corticotomy and piezocision in orthodontic canine retraction: a randomized controlled clinical trial	7
Author self-citation in orthodontics is associated with author origin and gender	6
Three-dimensional assessment of two different canine retraction techniques: a randomized split-mouth clinical trial	6
Three-dimensional analysis of miniscrew position changes during bone-borne expansion in young and late adolescent patients	6
Stress and movement trend of lower incisors with different IMPA intruded by clear aligner: a three-dimensional finite element analysis	6
Effect of miniscrew insertion angle in the maxillary buccal plate on its clinical survival: a randomized clinical trial	6
Accumulated biomechanical effects of mandibular molar mesialization using clear aligners with auxiliary devices: an iterative finite element analysis	6
Large overjet as a risk factor of traumatic dental injuries: a prospective longitudinal study	6
Biomechanical effects of Skeletally anchored Class III elastics on the maxillofacial complex: a 3D finite element analysis	6
Influence of maxillary molar distalization with clear aligners on three-dimensional direction: molar distal movement, intrusion, distal tip and crown buccal torque	6
The transparency of reporting 'harms' encountered with the surgically assisted acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement in the published randomized controlled trials: a meta-epidemiological study	6
Accuracy of lingual straight-wire orthodontic treatment with passive self-ligating brackets and square slot: a retrospective study	6
Analysis of pretreatment factors associated with stability in early class III treatment	6

The effect of orthodontic treatment on smile attractiveness: a systematic review	6
Allergies/asthma and root resorption: a systematic review	5
Εffect of cleansers on the composition and mechanical properties of orthodontic aligners in vitro	5
Fluorescence-aided removal of orthodontic composites: an in vivo comparative study	5
The impact of the loss of first permanent molars on the duration of treatment in patients treated with orthodontic space closure and without skeletal anchorage	5
Mini Hyrax vs Hyrax expanders in the rapid palatal expansion in adolescents with posterior crossbite: a randomized controlled clinical trial	5
Scoping reviews in orthodontics: are they justified?	5
Stability of transverse dental arch dimension with passive self-ligating brackets: a 6-year follow-up study	5
Dentoskeletal effects of early class III treatment protocol based on timing of intervention in children	5
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	5
Impact of the prefabricated forms of NiTi archwires on orthodontic forces delivered to the mandibular dental arch	5
Comparison of the accuracy of bracket positioning between direct and digital indirect bonding techniques in the maxillary arch: a three-dimensional study	5
Three-dimensional characteristics of temporomandibular joint morphology and condylar movement in patients with mandibular asymmetry	4
The effect of two different types of forces on possible root resorption in relation to dentin phosphoprotein levels: a single-blind, split-mouth, randomized controlled trial	4
Evaluation of temperature rise in the pulp during various IPR techniques—an in vivo study	4
Three-dimensional evaluation of maxillary tooth movement in extraction patients with three different miniscrew anchorage systems: a randomized controlled trial	4
Global survey to assess preferences when attending virtual orthodontic learning sessions: optimising uptake from virtual lectures	4
Analysis of maxillary asymmetry before and after treatment of functional posterior cross-bite: a retrospective study using 3D imaging system and deviation analysis	4
The effect of space arrangement between anterior teeth on their retraction with clear aligners in first premolar extraction treatment: a finite element study	4
Investigating the effect of bruxism on maxillary arch length and width in children using three-dimensional digital model analysis	4
Are orthodontic randomised controlled trials justified with a citation of an appropriate systematic review?	4
The effect of 12 weeks of mechanical vibration on root resorption: a micro-CT study	4
Effects of IPR by mechanical oscillating strips system on biological structures: a quantitative and qualitative evaluation	4
Accuracy of 3D facial scans: a comparison of three different scanning system in an in vivo study	3
Condylar morphology and position changes after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in skeletal Class III malocclusion adult patients with mandibular deviation and unilateral posterior crossbite	3
Prevalence of non-carious cervical lesions and orthodontic treatment: a retrospective study	3
Impact of molar teeth distalization by clear aligners on temporomandibular joint: a three-dimensional study	3
Twin study—genetic comparison of matrix versus intramatrix rotation in the mandible and three different occlusal planes	3
Accuracy and stability of computer-aided customized lingual fixed retainer: a pilot study	3
Comparison of the effects of different rapid maxillary expansion techniques on craniofacial structures: a finite element analysis study	3
Long-term bone remodeling of maxillary anterior teeth with post-treatment alveolar bone defect in adult patients with maxillary protrusion: a prospective follow-up study	3
Optimal sites for orthodontic anchor screw placement using panoramic images: risk of maxillary sinus perforation and contact with adjacent tooth roots during screw placement	3
Three-dimensional cephalometric outcome predictability of virtual orthodontic-surgical planning in surgery-first approach	3
The displacement of teeth and stress distribution on periodontal ligament under different upper incisors proclination with clear aligner in cases of extraction: a finite element study	3
A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of different methods on pain management during orthodontic debonding	3
Accurate gingival segmentation from 3D images with artificial intelligence: an animal pilot study	3
Parathyroid hormone promotes maxillary expansion and reduces relapse in the repeated activation maxillary expansion rat model by regulating Wnt/β-catenin pathway	3
Mandibular incisor inclination and gingival recession after treatment with the Jasper Jumper: a 10-year follow-up	3
Spontaneous changes in mandibular incisor crowding from mixed to permanent dentition: a systematic review	3
Prevalence of adenoid hypertrophy among 12-year-old children and its association with craniofacial characteristics: a cross-sectional study	3
Expression of circulating cell-free nucleic acids around miniscrew implant during orthodontic tooth movement—a prospective study	3
Treatment of impacted or retained second molars with the miniscrew-supported pole technique: a prospective follow-up study	3
Comparison of spontaneous eruption and modified closed eruption technique with palatal traction in alignment of impacted maxillary central incisor teeth	3
The effect of enhanced structure in the posterior segment of clear aligners during anterior retraction: a three-dimensional finite element and experimental model analysis	3