OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Angle Orthodontist 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 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Effect of clear aligner wear protocol on the efficacy of tooth movement:	66
Maxillary arch development with Invisalign system:	37
Evaluation of automated cephalometric analysis based on the latest deep learning method	34
How much deep learning is enough for automatic identification to be reliable?	33
Effectiveness of an anterior mini-screw in achieving incisor intrusion and palatal root torque for anterior retraction with clear aligners:	32
A comparison between stereophotogrammetry and smartphone structured light technology for three-dimensional face scanning	32
Comparison of the transfer accuracy of two digital indirect bonding trays for labial bracket bonding	31
Survival estimates and risk factors for failure of palatal and buccal mini-implants	28
Long-term effects of mini-screw–assisted rapid palatal expansion on airway:	28
Comparison of skeletal maxillary transverse deficiency treated by microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion and tooth-borne expansion during the post-pubertal growth spurt stage:	28
Transverse dentoalveolar response of mandibular arch after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) with tooth-borne and bone-borne appliances:	27
Evaluation of factors related to the success of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion	27
Differences in finished case quality between Invisalign and traditional fixed appliances:	27
Effect of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) on the rate of tooth movement:	27
Three-dimensional assessment of the spheno-occipital synchondrosis and clivus after tooth-borne and bone-borne rapid maxillary expansion:	23
The nature and accuracy of Instagram posts concerning marketed orthodontic products:	22
Effects of Invisalign (G5) with virtual bite ramps for skeletal deep overbite malocclusion correction in adults	19
Temporomandibular disorders in prospective orthodontic patients:	18
Effect of the presence of orthodontic brackets on intraoral scans	17
Three-dimensional comparative evaluation of articular disc position and other temporomandibular joint morphology in Class II horizontal and vertical cases with Class I malocclusion:	16
The effect of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) on maxillary incisor retraction rate	16
Micro-osteoperforation effectiveness on tooth movement rate and impact on oral health related quality of life:	16
Quantitative evaluation of implemented interproximal enamel reduction during aligner therapy:	16
Total arch maxillary distalization using infrazygomatic crest miniscrews in the treatment of Class II malocclusion: a prospective study	15
Transfer accuracy of 3D-printed trays for indirect bonding of orthodontic brackets:	15

Effect of orthodontic force on dental pulp histomorphology and tissue factor expression:	14
Quantitative evaluation of retromolar space in adults with different vertical facial types:	14
Effects of orthodontic treatment with aligners and fixed appliances on speech:	14
Quality of life in an adolescent orthodontic population:	14
Micro computed tomography evaluation of Invisalign aligner thickness homogeneity	14
Evaluating the effects of functional orthodontic treatment on mandibular osseous structure using fractal dimension analysis of dental panoramic radiographs	14
Stability and success rate of dual-thread miniscrews:	13
Effect of surgery-first orthognathic approach on oral health-related quality of life:	13
Does the presence of maxillary midline diastema influence the perception of dentofacial esthetics in video analysis?	12
Novel three-dimensional methods to analyze the morphology of the nasal cavity and pharyngeal airway	12
Anteroposterior length of the maxillary complex and its relationship with the anterior cranial base:	12
Impact of photobiomodulation and low-intensity pulsed ultrasound adjunctive interventions on orthodontic treatment duration during clear aligner therapy:	12
Alveolar bone response to maxillary incisor retraction using stable skeletal structures as a reference	12
Effects of different lingual retainers on periodontal health and stability	12
Orthodontic debonding and tooth sensitivity of anterior and posterior teeth:	12
Corticotomy depth and regional acceleratory phenomenon intensity:	12
Three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography comparison of shorty and standard Class II Carriere Motion appliance	12
Assessment of preparation time and 1-year Invisalign aligner attachment survival using flowable and packable composites:	12
The efficacy of fluoride varnish vs a filled resin sealant for preventing white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment:	12
Orthopedic outcomes of hybrid and conventional Hyrax expanders:	12
Volumetric cone-beam computed tomography evaluation and risk factor analysis of external apical root resorption with clear aligner therapy	12
Comparative assessment of relapse and failure between CAD/CAM stainless steel and standard stainless steel fixed retainers in orthodontic retention patients:	12
Double vs single primary tooth extraction in interceptive treatment of palatally displaced canines:	12
Occlusal contacts and treatment with the Invisalign appliance: a retrospective analysis of predicted vs achieved outcomes	12
Bracket transfer accuracy with two different three-dimensional printed transfer trays vs silicone transfer trays	12
Analysis of overcorrection to be included for planning clear aligner therapy: a retrospective study	11
Trends in orthodontic management strategies for patients with congenitally missing lateral incisors and premolars	11
How does bimaxillary orthognathic surgery change dimensions of maxillary sinuses and pharyngeal airway space?	11
Skeletal width changes after mini-implant–assisted rapid maxillary expansion (MARME) in young adults	10
Predictors of patient compliance during Class II division 1 malocclusion functional orthodontic treatment	10
Automated landmark identification on cone-beam computed tomography: Accuracy and reliability	10
Dental and skeletal effects after total arch distalization using modified C-palatal plate on hypo- and hyperdivergent Class II malocclusions in adolescents	10
Comparison of the accuracy of digital face scans obtained by two different scanners:	10
In vitro Streptococcus mutans adhesion and biofilm formation on different esthetic orthodontic archwires	10
The effectiveness of locally injected platelet-rich plasma on orthodontic tooth movement acceleration:	10
Class II subdivision with skeletal transverse maxillary deficit treated by single-sitting bone-borne appliance:	10
Long-term assessment of conventional and mini-screw–assisted rapid palatal expansion on the nasal cavity	10
Prevalence of mandibular asymmetry in different skeletal sagittal patterns:	10
Insight into clear aligner therapy protocols and preferences among members of the American Association of Orthodontists in the United States and Canada	9
Changes in the gingival thickness and keratinized gingival width of maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth after orthodontic treatment	9
Osteoblast lineage cells and periodontal ligament fibroblasts regulate orthodontic tooth movement that is dependent on Nuclear Factor-kappa B (NF-kB) activation	9
Investigation and comparison of patient experiences with removable functional appliances:	9
Alveolar bone thickness and height changes following incisor retraction treatment with microimplants:	8
Disentangling the effects of CAD/CAM customized appliances and piezocision in orthodontic treatment:	8
Anatomical limitations and factors influencing molar distalization	8
The quality of etched enamel in different regions and tooth types and its significance in bonding and the development of white spot lesions	8
Predicting the mandibular growth spurt:	8
Anterior openbite malocclusion in adults:	8
Effects of submucosally administered platelet-rich plasma on the rate of tooth movement:	8
Skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of slow vs rapid activation protocols of miniscrew-supported maxillary expanders in adolescents: A randomized clinical trial	8

Root resorption associated with maxillary buccal segment intrusion using variable force magnitudes:	8
Traditional vs digital communication channels for improving compliance with fixed orthodontic treatment:	8
Bone-anchored maxillary protraction long-term outcomes in UCLP:	7
Cytotoxic evaluation of two orthodontic silver solder materials on human periodontal ligament fibroblast cells and the effects of antioxidant and antiapoptotic reagents	7
Association between malocclusion and articulation of phonemes in early childhood	7
The reliability and reproducibility of an Android cephalometric smartphone application in comparison with the conventional method	7
Factors influencing treatment efficiency:	7
Anchorage control using miniscrews in comparison to Essix appliance in treatment of postpubertal patients with Class II malocclusion using Carrière Motion Appliance:	7
Comprehensive comparison of canine retraction using NiTi closed coil springs vs elastomeric chains:	7
Effect of surface treatment on the mechanical stability of orthodontic miniscrews:	7
Incisor position and alveolar bone thickness:	7
Perceived pain during rapid maxillary expansion in children with different expanders:	7
Tooth movement, orofacial pain, and leptin, interleukin-1β, and tumor necrosis factor–α levels in obese adolescents	7
Can modifying shielding, field of view, and exposure settings make the effective dose of a cone-beam computed tomography comparable to traditional radiographs used for orthodontic diagnosis?	7
Is there a relationship between mandibular cortical bone thickness and orthodontic treatment time?	7
Mechanical environment for lower canine T-loop retraction compared to en-masse space closure with a power-arm attached to either the canine bracket or the archwire	7
Does YouTube provide adequate information about orthodontic pain?	6
One-year comparative assessment of retention of arch width increases between modified vacuum-formed and Hawley retainers:	6
Does YouTube offer high-quality ınformation? Evaluation of patient experience videos after orthognathic surgery	6
Effect of orthodontic treatment on periodontal health of periodontally compromised patients:	6
Genetic and environmental components of vertical growth in mono- and dizygotic twins up to 15–18 years of age	6
Precision and accuracy assessment of single and multicamera three-dimensional photogrammetry compared with direct anthropometry	6
Accuracy of planned tooth movement with lingual straight wire technique	6
Comparison of facemask therapy effects using skeletal and tooth-borne anchorage:	6
Mechanobehavior and mandibular ramus length in different facial phenotypes	6
Effect of low-level laser therapy on the time needed for leveling and alignment of mandibular anterior crowding:	6
Correlation between malocclusion and history of bullying in vulnerable adolescents	6
Correlation of spheno-occipital synchondrosis fusion stages with a hand-wrist skeletal maturity index: A cone beam computed tomography study	6
Standard vs computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing customized self-ligating systems using indirect bonding with both:	6
Nonsurgical treatment of a hyperdivergent skeletal Class III patient with mini-screw–assisted mandibular dentition distalization and flattening of the occlusal plane	6
How well do integrated 3D models predict alveolar defects after treatment with clear aligners?	6
Effect of salvianolic acid B on new bone formation in the orthopedically expanded suture:	6
Evaluation of an individualized facial growth prediction model based on the multivariate partial least squares method	6
What is the survival rate of deciduous molars in cases with agenesis of premolar successors? A systematic review	6
Levels of proinflammatory chemokines and advanced glycation end products in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment	6
Treatment planning protocols with the Invisalign appliance: an exploratory survey	6
Short-term and long-term effects of rapid maxillary expansion on the nasal soft and hard tissue:	6