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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
The perception of COVID-19 among Italian dental patients: an orthodontic point of view	93
Fluorescence-aided removal of orthodontic composites: an in vivo comparative study	38
Evaluation of interproximal reduction in individual teeth, and full arch assessment in clear aligner therapy: digital planning versus 3D model analysis after reduction	36
Analysis of oral microbiome on temporary anchorage devices under different periodontal conditions	31
The role of inhibition of osteocyte apoptosis in mediating orthodontic tooth movement and periodontal remodeling: a pilot study	30
Accuracy and stability of computer-aided customized lingual fixed retainer: a pilot study	28
Comparison of surface roughness of root cementum and orthodontically induced root resorption craters from high- and low-fluoridation areas: a 3D confocal microscopy study	26
Biomechanical analysis of total arch maxillary distalization using infrazygomatic crest miniscrews: a finite element analysis study	26
Are orthodontic randomised controlled trials justified with a citation of an appropriate systematic review?	26
Accuracy of the digital workflow for guided insertion of orthodontic palatal TADs: a step-by-step 3D analysis	25
Mechanical force increases tooth movement and promotes remodeling of alveolar bone defects augmented with bovine bone mineral	23
Force profile assessment of direct-printed aligners versus thermoformed aligners and the effects of non-engaged surface patterns	22
Stability prediction of early orthopedic treatment in Class III malocclusion: morphologic discriminant analysis	21
Influence of pain duration and severity on oral health-related quality of life and patient satisfaction during adult treatment with clear aligners	21
Comparison of the effects of different rapid maxillary expansion techniques on craniofacial structures: a finite element analysis study	21
Perceptions and utilization of tele-orthodontics: a survey of the members of the American Association of Orthodontists	20
Influence of maxillary molar distalization with clear aligners on three-dimensional direction: molar distal movement, intrusion, distal tip and crown buccal torque	19
Accuracy of deep learning-based integrated tooth models by merging intraoral scans and CBCT scans for 3D evaluation of root position during orthodontic treatment	19
Tooth wear and tertiary crowding: a 13-year cohort study in Amazon Indigenous populations	18
The effect of enhanced structure in the posterior segment of clear aligners during anterior retraction: a three-dimensional finite element and experimental model analysis	17
Impact of the prefabricated forms of NiTi archwires on orthodontic forces delivered to the mandibular dental arch	17
Clinical evaluation of marketed and non-marketed orthodontic products: are researchers now ahead of the times? A meta-epidemiological study	16
Comparison of 3D-printed and laboratory-fabricated Hyrax on stress distribution and displacement of the maxillary complex: a 3D finite element study	16
The effects of corticotomy and piezocision in orthodontic canine retraction: a randomized controlled clinical trial	15
Scoping reviews in orthodontics: are they justified?	15

Validating clinical characteristics of primary failure of eruption (PFE) associated with PTH1R variants	15
Parathyroid hormone promotes maxillary expansion and reduces relapse in the repeated activation maxillary expansion rat model by regulating Wnt/β-catenin pathway	14
The effect of micro-osteoperforations on the rate of maxillary incisors' retraction in orthodontic space closure: a randomized controlled clinical trial	14
Identification of bone morphogenetic protein 4 in the saliva after the placement of fixed orthodontic appliance	13
Factors influencing root resorption in retained mandibular second deciduous molars with congenital absence of second premolars: a cross-sectional study	13
Orthodontic apps: an assessment of quality (using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS)) and behaviour change techniques (BCTs)	13
Casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium phosphate and universal adhesive resin as a complementary approach for management of white spot lesions: an in-vitro study	12
Comparison of spontaneous eruption and modified closed eruption technique with palatal traction in alignment of impacted maxillary central incisor teeth	12
Sexual dimorphism in the long-term stability (10 years) of skeletal Class III treatment	12
Morphofunctional changes following adenotonsillectomy of obstructive sleep apnea children: a case series analysis	11
Long-term evaluation of factors affecting removal torque of microimplants	11
Integrated bioinformatic analysis of protein landscape in gingival crevicular fluid unveils sequential bioprocess in orthodontic tooth movement	11
Influence of elastomeric and steel ligatures on periodontal health during fixed appliance orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis	11
The association between self-esteem and aesthetic component of smile among adolescents	10
Clear aligner therapy practices among orthodontists practicing in Canada	10
Angiotensin(1-7) attenuates tooth movement and regulates alveolar bone response during orthodontic force application in experimental animal model	10
“Dear Doctor, greetings of the day!”: A 1-year observational study of presumed predatory journal invitations	10
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	10
Mechanical strength of stainless steel and titanium alloy mini-implants with different diameters: an experimental laboratory study	9
Accurate gingival segmentation from 3D images with artificial intelligence: an animal pilot study	9
Ridge mini-implants, a versatile biomechanical anchorage device whose success is significantly enhanced by splinting: a clinical report	8
Digital setup accuracy for moderate crowding correction with fixed orthodontic appliances: a prospective study	8
Correction to: Effect of anti-sclerostin antibody on orthodontic tooth movement in ovariectomized rats	8
Global survey to assess preferences when attending virtual orthodontic learning sessions: optimising uptake from virtual lectures	8
Treatment of impacted or retained second molars with the miniscrew-supported pole technique: a prospective follow-up study	8
Improvement of osseointegration of Ti–6Al–4V ELI alloy orthodontic mini-screws through anodization, cyclic pre-calcification, and heat treatments	8
IPR treatment and attachments design in clear aligner therapy and risk of open gingival embrasures in adults	8
Comparison of cephalometric measurements between conventional and automatic cephalometric analysis using convolutional neural network	8
Three-dimensional characteristics of temporomandibular joint morphology and condylar movement in patients with mandibular asymmetry	7
Impact of molar teeth distalization by clear aligners on temporomandibular joint: a three-dimensional study	7
A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of different methods on pain management during orthodontic debonding	7
Qualitative and quantitative three-dimensional evaluation of maxillary basal and dentoalveolar dimensions in patients with and without maxillary impacted canines	7
Stress distribution and displacement of three different types of micro-implant assisted rapid maxillary expansion (MARME): a three-dimensional finite element study	7
Comparison of AI-assisted cephalometric analysis and orthodontist-performed digital tracing analysis	7
Role of mechano-sensitive non-coding RNAs in bone remodeling of orthodontic tooth movement: recent advances	7
Age-stratified assessment of orthodontic tooth movement outcomes with clear aligners	6
Εffect of cleansers on the composition and mechanical properties of orthodontic aligners in vitro	6
Biomechanical effects of different staging and attachment designs in maxillary molar distalization with clear aligner: a finite element study	6
Comparative analysis of intraoral scanners accuracy using 3D software: an in vivo study	6
Seeking orderness out of the orderless movements: an up-to-date review of the biomechanics in clear aligners	6
Predictability of lower incisor tip using clear aligner therapy	6
Dentofacial effects of miniscrew-anchored maxillary protraction on prepubertal children with maxillary deficiency: a randomized controlled trial	6
Obstructive sleep apnea: What is an orthodontist’s role?	6
The predictability of orthodontic tooth movements through clear aligner among first-premolar extraction patients: a multivariate analysis	6
Dynamic mechanical and thermal properties of clear aligners after thermoforming and aging	6
Correction to: Curve of Spee modification in different vertical skeletal patterns after clear aligner therapy: a 3D set-up retrospective study	5
The microbiome alterations of supragingival plaque among adolescents using clear aligners: a metagenomic sequencing analysis	5
Alendronate treatment rescues the effects of compressive loading of TMJ in osteogenesis imperfecta mice	5
Stress and movement trend of lower incisors with different IMPA intruded by clear aligner: a three-dimensional finite element analysis	5
The effect of orthodontic treatment on smile attractiveness: a systematic review	5

Incisor irregularity and dental arch dimensions changes in subjects with different severity of anterior crowding: a 37-year follow-up	5
Stress distribution and displacement in the maxillofacial complex during intrusion and distalization of the maxillary arch using miniplates versus mini-implants: a 3-dimensional finite element study	5
The relationship between different levels of facial attractiveness and malocclusion perception: an eye tracking and survey study	5
Non-invasive methods for the assessment of biomarkers and their correlation with radiographic maturity indicators — a scoping review	5
Expression of circulating cell-free nucleic acids around miniscrew implant during orthodontic tooth movement—a prospective study	5
What could be the role of genetic tests and machine learning of AXIN2 variant dominance in non-syndromic hypodontia? A case-control study in orthodontically treated patients	5
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on total treatment time of fixed appliances	4
Mechanically induced M2 macrophages are involved in bone remodeling of the midpalatal suture during palatal expansion	4
Mini Hyrax vs Hyrax expanders in the rapid palatal expansion in adolescents with posterior crossbite: a randomized controlled clinical trial	4
Biomechanical effects of Skeletally anchored Class III elastics on the maxillofacial complex: a 3D finite element analysis	4
Assessment of the efficacy of various maxillary molar intrusion therapies: a systematic review	4
Investigating the effect of bruxism on maxillary arch length and width in children using three-dimensional digital model analysis	4
Effects of low-level laser therapy on the orthodontic mini-implants stability: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Prevalence of adenoid hypertrophy among 12-year-old children and its association with craniofacial characteristics: a cross-sectional study	4
Prevalence of non-carious cervical lesions and orthodontic treatment: a retrospective study	4
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	4
Quantitative evaluation of training method in placing miniscrews in orthodontic graduate program	4
Allergies/asthma and root resorption: a systematic review	3
Three-dimensional oropharyngeal airway changes after facemask therapy using low-dose computed tomography: a clinical trial with a retrospectively collected control group	3
Different biomechanical effects of clear aligners in bimaxillary space closure under two strong anchorages: finite element analysis	3
Relationship between craniofacial skeletal patterns and anatomic characteristics of masticatory muscles: a systematic review and meta-analysis	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 quantitative three-dimensional comparative study of alveolar bone changes and apical root resorption between clear aligners and fixed orthodontic appliances	3
Three-dimensional analysis of miniscrew position changes during bone-borne expansion in young and late adolescent patients	3
3D occlusal changes of upper first molars after rapid maxillary expansion on permanent versus deciduous teeth: a retrospective multicenter CBCT study	3
Three-dimensional evaluation of maxillary tooth movement in extraction patients with three different miniscrew anchorage systems: a randomized controlled trial	3
Effectiveness of clear aligners in achieving proclination and intrusion of incisors among Class II division 2 patients: a multivariate analysis	3
Mechanosensor YAP mediates bone remodeling via NF-κB p65 induced osteoclastogenesis during orthodontic tooth movement	3
Patient-reported outcomes during accelerating the en-masse retraction of the upper anterior teeth using low-intensity electrical stimulation: a randomized controlled trial	3
Effects of IPR by mechanical oscillating strips system on biological structures: a quantitative and qualitative evaluation	3
Effective contribution ratio of the molar during sequential distalization using clear aligners and micro-implant anchorage: a finite element study	3
Midpalatal suture bone repair after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in adults	3
External root resorption (ERR) and rapid maxillary expansion (RME) at post-retention stage: a comparison between tooth-borne and bone-borne RME	3
Torque movement of the upper anterior teeth using a clear aligner in cases of extraction: a finite element study	3
The effects of images posted to social media by orthodontists on public perception of professional credibility and willingness to become a client	3