OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Progress in Orthodontics is 13. 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
Clinical evaluation of marketed and non-marketed orthodontic products: are researchers now ahead of the times? A meta-epidemiological study	88
Evaluation of interproximal reduction in individual teeth, and full arch assessment in clear aligner therapy: digital planning versus 3D model analysis after reduction	61
Correction to: Relationship between craniofacial skeletal patterns and anatomic characteristics of masticatory muscles: a systematic review and meta‑analysis	59
The effect of micro-osteoperforations on the rate of maxillary incisors' retraction in orthodontic space closure: a randomized controlled clinical trial	51
Accuracy of deep learning-based integrated tooth models by merging intraoral scans and CBCT scans for 3D evaluation of root position during orthodontic treatment	46
The association between self-esteem and aesthetic component of smile among adolescents	45
Εffect of cleansers on the composition and mechanical properties of orthodontic aligners in vitro	44
Digital setup accuracy for moderate crowding correction with fixed orthodontic appliances: a prospective study	38
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	37
Torque movement of the upper anterior teeth using a clear aligner in cases of extraction: a finite element study	36
Effective contribution ratio of the molar during sequential distalization using clear aligners and micro-implant anchorage: a finite element study	35
Midpalatal suture bone repair after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in adults	32
The relationship between different levels of facial attractiveness and malocclusion perception: an eye tracking and survey study	32
Influence of sex and age on the gene expression of periodontal and pulp tissues during orthodontic tooth movement	31
Comparison of the effects on facial soft tissues produced by rapid and slow maxillary expansion using stereophotogrammetry: a randomized clinical trial	31
Effects of IPR by mechanical oscillating strips system on biological structures: a quantitative and qualitative evaluation	29
The effect of maxillary molar distalization with clear aligner: a 4D finite-element study with staging simulation	28
Three-dimensional finite element analysis of maxillary molar distalization treated with clear aligners combined with different traction methods	28
Accuracy of 3D facial scans: a comparison of three different scanning system in an in vivo study	27
Surface wear of attachments in patients during clear aligner therapy: a prospective clinical study	27
Classification of cervical vertebral maturation stages with machine learning models: leveraging datasets with high inter- and intra-observer agreement	27
Correction to: Classification of cervical vertebral maturation stages with machine learning models: leveraging datasets with high inter- and intra-observer agreement	27
3D comparative analysis of designed versus achieved maxillary teeth movements and influencing factors following first premolar extraction with invisalign: a new digital root model	26
Orthodontically induced root resorption in endodontically treated and vital teeth: a cone beam computer tomographic study	25
Adolescents’ adherence to intraoral removable appliances: a scoping review	25

Biomechanical analysis of total arch maxillary distalization using infrazygomatic crest miniscrews: a finite element analysis study	24
A novel machine-learning-based model for prediction of open gingival embrasures between mandibular central incisors after clear aligners treatment: a retrospective cohort study	23
Biomechanical analysis of clear aligners for mandibular anterior teeth intrusion and its clinical application in the design of new aligner attachment	22
Angiotensin(1-7) attenuates tooth movement and regulates alveolar bone response during orthodontic force application in experimental animal model	21
Correction to: Curve of Spee modification in different vertical skeletal patterns after clear aligner therapy: a 3D set-up retrospective study	19
Accurate gingival segmentation from 3D images with artificial intelligence: an animal pilot study	19
Integrated bioinformatic analysis of protein landscape in gingival crevicular fluid unveils sequential bioprocess in orthodontic tooth movement	18
Comparison of AI-assisted cephalometric analysis and orthodontist-performed digital tracing analysis	18
Age-stratified assessment of orthodontic tooth movement outcomes with clear aligners	18
Role of mechano-sensitive non-coding RNAs in bone remodeling of orthodontic tooth movement: recent advances	18
Advances in clear aligner therapy: comparative evaluation of the optical properties and bacterial adhesion of 3D direct-printed and thermoformed aligners	16
Different biomechanical effects of clear aligners in bimaxillary space closure under two strong anchorages: finite element analysis	16
Mechanosensor YAP mediates bone remodeling via NF-κB p65 induced osteoclastogenesis during orthodontic tooth movement	16
Analyzing how personality factors influence the perception of smile aesthetics across diverse dental educational backgrounds and lay audiences	16
The microbiome alterations of supragingival plaque among adolescents using clear aligners: a metagenomic sequencing analysis	15
Incisor irregularity and dental arch dimensions changes in subjects with different severity of anterior crowding: a 37-year follow-up	15
Mechanisms of primary failure of eruption: a new model of multidimensional framework	15
External root resorption (ERR) and rapid maxillary expansion (RME) at post-retention stage: a comparison between tooth-borne and bone-borne RME	15
Correction: Exploring the impact of orthodontic appliances on the oral microbiome and inflammatory parameters	14
Skeletal versus conventional anchorage in dentofacial orthopedics: an international modified Delphi consensus study	14
Correction to: Stability of transverse dental arch dimension with passive self-ligating brackets: a 6-year follow-up study	14
Correction to: Skeletal versus conventional anchorage in dentofacial orthopedics: an international modified Delphi consensus study	14
The effect of space arrangement between anterior teeth on their retraction with clear aligners in first premolar extraction treatment: a finite element study	13
Static and dynamic mechanical properties of 3D-printed clear resin with embedded orthodontic metal wire	13
Predictability of orthodontic tooth movement with aligners: effect of treatment design	13
Extracellular vesicles derived from M1 macrophages enhance rat midpalatal suture expansion by promoting initial bone turnover and inflammation	13
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	13
Reliability of different composite materials in aligner treatments: a comprehensıve in vitro study	13