OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics-Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie is 1. 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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Can IGF-1 serve as a reliable skeletal maturity indicator? A meta-analysis	33
Is wear time of Hawley retainers measured with microsensors related to mandibular arch stability?	19
Cephalometric analysis of parents of patients with cleft lip and/or palate	18
Authors’ response to: The problem in visualization and measuring tiny structures on CBCT-images	17
A three-dimensional method to calculate mechanical advantage in mandibular function	15
Manual vs. interactive power toothbrush on plaque removal and salivary Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus casei levels	15
Effects of miniscrew-facilitated micro-osteoperforations on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement	13
Three-dimensional localization of tooth germs without ionizing radiation	13
Effect of applying intermittent force with and without vibration on orthodontic tooth movement	12
Age-dependent interactions of maxillary sutures during RME and their effects on palatal morphology	12
2D-to-3D: Predicting three-dimensional (3D) cephalometric measurements from two conventional X-ray images	11
Can MRI be a potential substitute for CT in cephalometric analysis for radiation-free diagnoses?	11
Comparative assessment of frictional forces between differently designed esthetic brackets during simulated canine retraction	10
Upper arch dimensional changes with clear aligners in the early mixed dentition	9
Sliding behaviour and surface quality after static air polishing of conventional and modern bracket materials	9
Facial and dental arch shape in individuals with different bite force levels	9
Evaluation of torsional strength and torque presentation of coated rectangular stainless steel archwires, an in vitro study	9
Effect of thermomechanical aging on force system of orthodontic aligners made of different thermoformed materials	9
The effects of professional expertise on perceptions of treatment need in patients with class II division 1 malocclusion: a comparison between orthodontists, general dentists, and lay people in German	8
Effects of offset design on the accuracy of bracket placement with a guided bonding device	8
Effects of varying attachment positions on palatal displacement of maxillary incisors with clear aligner therapy	7
Dentoalveolar alterations after interventions to relieve mouth breathing	7
Ramal inclination in the frontal plane after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in skeletal class III facial asymmetry	7
Effect of using different component combinations for orthodontic bracket bonding with self-etch primers	7
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	7

Does orthodontic treatment need have an impact on oral health-related quality of life?	7
Comparison of shear bond strength and residual adhesive remnants on the enamel surface after debonding of three different orthodontic molar tubes	7
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	6
Development and in vitro testing of an orthodontic miniscrew for use in the mandible	6
Longitudinal analysis of bite force and strength of orofacial tissues during orthodontic aligner treatment	6
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	6
Mitteilung des Präsidenten der DGKFO	6
Anatomical and immunohistochemical analyses of the fusion of the premaxillary–maxillary suture in human fetuses	6
Treatment of skeletal class III malocclusion using a combined clear aligner and surgery-early approach	6
New bone-generative effect of Salvia officinalis L. in the expanded midpalatal suture	5
Three-dimensional analysis of posttreatment tooth movements despite bonded retainers: part II—lower jaw	5
Mobile app for comprehensive management of orthodontic patients with fixed appliances	5
Antibacterial and physicochemical properties of a zinc oxide nanoparticle-modified orthodontic adhesive	5
Correction to: Frequency and variability of nonmetric dental crown traits of primary and permanent molars in a group of orthodontic patients	5
Global scholarly output on orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (TADs): A silver jublee scientometric analysis	5
Quality of orthodontic care—A multicenter cohort study in a German convenience sample	5
Relationship between the mandibular curve of Spee and the maxillary compensating curve with dentoskeletal morphology	5
Influence of upper anterior teeth crowding on the quality of life of children and adolescents	5
Individual dental and skeletal age assessment according to Demirjian and Baccetti: Updated norm values for Central-European patients	5
Skeletal maturation and the location of the mandibular foramen within the ramus mandibulae	5
Comparison of the asymmetry index determined on digital panoramic radiographic images and on posteroanterior cephalometric images: a retrospective cross-sectional study	5
Comparative biomechanical analysis of four different tooth- and bone-borne frog appliances for molar distalization	5
Prevalence of malocclusions in 8- and 9-year-old children in Germany—Results of the Sixth German Oral Health Study (DMS 6)	4
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	4
A novel machine learning model for class III surgery decision	4
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	4
Influence of the design of 3D-printed indirect bonding trays and experience of the clinician on the accuracy of bracket placement	4
Low translational and rotational movements with 2-point stainless-steel retainers over a period of 1 and 3 years	4
Effectiveness of piezoelectric-assisted orthodontic treatment	4
Correction to: Influence of functional and esthetic expectations on orthodontic pain	4
Age-dependent effects of Delaire facemask therapy for class III malocclusion	4
Relationship between craniofacial and dental arch morphology with pharyngeal airway space in adolescents	3
Functionality testing of an innovative biomechanically optimized and surface-modified orthodontic mini-screw—a comparative study	3
Hand eczema symptoms, exposures and skin care in orthodontics	3
Changes in strain energy density in the temporomandibular joint disk after sagittal split ramus osteotomy using a computed tomography-based finite element model	3
In vitro study of structural and mechanical properties of latex and non-latex intermaxillary orthodontic elastics	3
Effectiveness of surface treatment on bond strength of ceramic brackets to two types of CAD/CAM-prepared nanohybrid composites	3
Accuracy of orthodontic movement with nocturnal three-dimensionally printed and thermoformed aligners	3
Bond strength, degree of conversion, and microorganism adhesion using different bracket-to-enamel bonding protocols	3
Therapeutic efficacy of individual head orthoses in infants with positional plagiocephaly	3
Biomechanical effects of a new crimpable gate spring combined with conventional rectangular archwires for torque adjustment of individual anterior teeth	3
Correction to: Bonded lingual retainer adhesives and discoloration	3
Fixed orthodontic appliances and adolescents’ peer relations in school	3
Fractal analysis of mandibular trabecular pattern following protraction facemask therapy	3
Efficacy of a mobile phone application for the improvement of oral hygiene of patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment	3
Biocompatibility of three orthodontic silver solder materials: in vitro cytotoxicity testing	3
Methylphenidate—effects on orthodontic tooth movement, orthodontically induced and nonorthodontic root resorption?	3
Role of chaperone-assisted selective autophagy (CASA) in mechanical stress protection of periodontal ligament cells	2
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	2
Facial recognition by cloud-based APIs following surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion	2

Influence of functional and esthetic expectations on orthodontic pain	2
Prevalence of incidental findings in adult vs. adolescent patients in the course of orthodontic X-ray diagnostics	2
Evaluation of occlusal function during orthognathic therapy	2
Cephalometric evaluation of pharyngeal airway and tongue space following treatment with Herbst and AdvanSync appliances	2
Impacts of childhood malocclusion on the family	2
Evaluation and comparison of planum clival angle in three malocclusion groups	2
Age-dependent prevalence of malocclusions requiring treatment according to the KIG classification	2
Mitteilung des Präsidenten der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Kieferorthopädie	2
Functional orthopedic treatment for anterior open bite in children. A systematic review of randomized clinical trials	2
Inadvertent side effects of fixed lingual retainers	2
Low-level laser therapy, piezocision, or their combination vs. conventional treatment for orthodontic tooth movement	2
Effects of sagittal split osteotomy on brainstem reflexes	2
Alveolar bone changes around maxillary incisors after intrusion and retraction with controlled tipping versus bodily movement	2
Third molar angulation and retromolar space after functional orthodontic treatment	2
The IL-17 level in gingival crevicular fluid as an indicator of orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption	2
Can surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) be recommended over orthodontic rapid palatal expansion (ORPE) for girls above the age of 14?	2
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	2
Differences in third molar development and angulation in class II subdivision malocclusions	2
Accuracy of three-dimensionally printed retainers and aligners	2
Validation of a mathematical–geometrical model to calculate the length of an individual anterior arch	2
Thermocycling and single-tooth measurements in orthodontic aligners—importance for real-life and caveat	1
Discoloration of stretched colored elastomeric modules	1
Caffeine displays dual effect on RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption activity via adenosine receptors in RAW 264.7 cells	1
Scanning electron microscopy evaluation of enamel surfaces using different air-polishing powders in the orthodontic setting: an in vitro study	1
The intraoral permeability measurement as a screening for artifact formation by orthodontic products in MRI	1
Sex-specific accuracy of various mixed dentition analysis methods	1
Precision in dentistry: how PLA 3D printing settings influence model accuracy	1
Ablation of FAM20C caused short root defects via suppressing the BMP signaling pathway in mice	1
Frequency and variability of nonmetric dental crown traits of primary and permanent molars in a group of orthodontic patients	1
Investigation of the cleaning performance of commercial orthodontic cleaning tablets regarding biofilm removal on PMMA test specimens	1
Skeletal maturation in different anteroposterior and vertical skeletal growth patterns in female subjects	1
Effects of maxillary expansion and protraction on pharyngeal airway dimensions in relation to changes in head posture and hyoid position	1
Effect of archwire size on the rate of canine retraction in adult women	1
Occlusal plane rotation and orthodontic decompensation: influence on the outcome of surgical correction of class III malocclusion	1
Evaluation´ of mandibular alveolar bone in patients with different vertical facial patterns	1
In vivo assessment of artefacts in MRI images caused by conventional twistflex and various fixed orthodontic CAD/CAM retainers	1
Ideal treatment timing of orthodontic anomalies—a German clinical S3 practice guideline	1
Effect of tube debonding on the enamel surface in vitro	1
Biomechanical model registration for monitoring and simulating large orthodontic tooth movements in the maxilla and mandible	1
Microbial contamination profile on esthetic elastomeric ligatures through the checkerboard DNA–DNA hybridization technique	1
Influence of distal-end heat treatment in the properties of heat-activated NiTi archwires	1
Influence of circadian rhythm on effects induced by mechanical strain in periodontal ligament cells	1
Polylactic acid 3D printing settings and precision in dentistry	1
The problem in visualization and measuring tiny structures on CBCT-images	1
In vitro comparison of different composite resins for aligner attachment production	1
Assessment of the quality of different commercial providers using artificial intelligence for automated cephalometric analysis compared to human orthodontic experts	1
Long-term changes in thickness, live/dead bacterial ratio, and mineral content in biofilm on ceramic and stainless steel orthodontic attachments	1
Effect of light-emitting photobiomodulation therapy on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement	1
A new harmony box supplemented with gonial angle and age based on a growing Swiss population	1
Effectiveness of surface polishing after debonding of metal brackets from different CAD-CAM materials	1
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	1
Periodontal health of unilateral labially vs. palatally impacted maxillary canines erupted by closed eruption technique	1
Influence of surface treatments on the bond strength of metal brackets to CAD/CAM materials and discoloration after various refinishing procedures	1
Comparison between microporous and nanoporous orthodontic miniscrews	1
TNF reduces osteogenic cell fate in PDL cells at transcriptional and functional levels without alteration of periodontal proliferative capacity	1
Effect of low-level laser therapy on en masse retraction in females with bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion	1
Methodology of the Sixth German Oral Health Study (DMS 6) to survey tooth and jaw misalignment	1
Dentoskeletal effects of the cast-splint Herbst, twin-block, and twin-force bite corrector devices used to correct class II malocclusion	1
Radiodiagnostics of standard orthodontic radiographs—dental and extradental incidental findings	1
Soft tissue changes with skeletal anchorage in comparison to conventional anchorage protocols in the treatment of bimaxillary proclination patients treated with premolar extraction	1
Correction to: Effect of EMD on the orthodontically induced root resorption repair process in rats	1
Correction to: Effect of various orthodontic adhesives on enamel colour changes after fixed treatment	1
Friction and archwire engagement in contemporary self-ligating appliance systems	1
Coefficient of efficiency and effectiveness of functional appliances in class II malocclusion treatment	1
Comparison of conventional two-dimensional and digital three-dimensional imaging in orthodontics	1
Periodontal evaluation after maxillary expansion with a tooth–bone-borne expander in growing patients	1