OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics-Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie 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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Can IGF-1 serve as a reliable skeletal maturity indicator? A meta-analysis	30
Is wear time of Hawley retainers measured with microsensors related to mandibular arch stability?	23
Mitteilung des Präsidenten der DGKFO	23
Cephalometric analysis of parents of patients with cleft lip and/or palate	19
Authors’ response to: The problem in visualization and measuring tiny structures on CBCT-images	16
Manual vs. interactive power toothbrush on plaque removal and salivary Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus casei levels	15
Correction to: Orthodontists’ knowledge and experience on referring orthognathic surgery patients to psychological support	14
Effects of miniscrew-facilitated micro-osteoperforations on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement	14
A three-dimensional method to calculate mechanical advantage in mandibular function	14
Age-dependent interactions of maxillary sutures during RME and their effects on palatal morphology	14
Three-dimensional localization of tooth germs without ionizing radiation	13
Effect of applying intermittent force with and without vibration on orthodontic tooth movement	12
Can MRI be a potential substitute for CT in cephalometric analysis for radiation-free diagnoses?	12
Comparative assessment of frictional forces between differently designed esthetic brackets during simulated canine retraction	11
Effect of thermomechanical aging on force system of orthodontic aligners made of different thermoformed materials	11
Evaluation of torsional strength and torque presentation of coated rectangular stainless steel archwires, an in vitro study	10
Facial and dental arch shape in individuals with different bite force levels	10
Information on the Internet about clear aligner treatment—an assessment of content, quality, and readability	9
Sliding behaviour and surface quality after static air polishing of conventional and modern bracket 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	9
Upper arch dimensional changes with clear aligners in the early mixed dentition	9
Effects of offset design on the accuracy of bracket placement with a guided bonding device	9
Ramal inclination in the frontal plane after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in skeletal class III facial asymmetry	8
Comparison of shear bond strength and residual adhesive remnants on the enamel surface after debonding of three different orthodontic molar tubes	8
Effect of using different component combinations for orthodontic bracket bonding with self-etch primers	8

Effects of varying attachment positions on palatal displacement of maxillary incisors with clear aligner therapy	7
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	7
Standardized assessment of bone micromorphometry around teeth following orthodontic tooth movement	7
Does orthodontic treatment need have an impact on oral health-related quality of life?	7
Dentoalveolar alterations after interventions to relieve mouth breathing	7
Mitteilung des Präsidenten der DGKFO	6
Assessment of salivary stress and pain biomarkers and their relation to self-reported pain intensity during orthodontic tooth movement: a longitudinal and prospective study	6
Mobile app for comprehensive management of orthodontic patients with fixed appliances	6
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	6
Development and in vitro testing of an orthodontic miniscrew for use in the mandible	6
Treatment of skeletal class III malocclusion using a combined clear aligner and surgery-early approach	6
Relationship between the mandibular curve of Spee and the maxillary compensating curve with dentoskeletal morphology	6
Anatomical and immunohistochemical analyses of the fusion of the premaxillary–maxillary suture in human fetuses	6
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	6
Correction to: Frequency and variability of nonmetric dental crown traits of primary and permanent molars in a group of orthodontic patients	6
Comparative biomechanical analysis of four different tooth- and bone-borne frog appliances for molar distalization	6
New bone-generative effect of Salvia officinalis L. in the expanded midpalatal suture	5
Global scholarly output on orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (TADs): A silver jublee scientometric analysis	5
Relationship between craniofacial and dental arch morphology with pharyngeal airway space in adolescents	5
Prevalence of malocclusions in 8- and 9-year-old children in Germany—Results of the Sixth German Oral Health Study (DMS 6)	5
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	5
Three-dimensional analysis of posttreatment tooth movements despite bonded retainers: part II—lower jaw	5
Floating norms for individualising the ANB angle and the WITS appraisal in orthodontic cephalometric analysis based on guiding variables	5
Skeletal maturation and the location of the mandibular foramen within the ramus mandibulae	5
Individual dental and skeletal age assessment according to Demirjian and Baccetti: Updated norm values for Central-European patients	5
Quality of orthodontic care—A multicenter cohort study in Germany	5
Effects of Danggui-Shaoyao-San on depression- and anxiety-like behaviors of rats induced by experimental tooth movement	5
Comparison of the asymmetry index determined on digital panoramic radiographic images and on posteroanterior cephalometric images: a retrospective cross-sectional study	5
Quality of orthodontic care—A multicenter cohort study in a German convenience sample	5
Effect of various orthodontic adhesives on enamel colour changes after fixed treatment	5
Dynamic force decay evaluation of latex and non-latex orthodontic elastics	5
Does puberty affect oxidative stress levels and antioxidant activity of saliva in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances?	5
Correction to: Influence of functional and esthetic expectations on orthodontic pain	4
Influence of the design of 3D-printed indirect bonding trays and experience of the clinician on the accuracy of bracket placement	4
Age-dependent effects of Delaire facemask therapy for class III malocclusion	4
A novel machine learning model for class III surgery decision	4
Correction to: Bonded lingual retainer adhesives and discoloration	4
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	4
Fractal analysis of mandibular trabecular pattern following protraction facemask therapy	4
Low translational and rotational movements with 2-point stainless-steel retainers over a period of 1 and 3 years	4
Changes in strain energy density in the temporomandibular joint disk after sagittal split ramus osteotomy using a computed tomography-based finite element model	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
The IL-17 level in gingival crevicular fluid as an indicator of orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption	3
Facial recognition by cloud-based APIs following surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion	3
Third molar angulation and retromolar space after functional orthodontic treatment	3
Alveolar bone changes around maxillary incisors after intrusion and retraction with controlled tipping versus bodily movement	3
Functional orthopedic treatment for anterior open bite in children. A systematic review of randomized clinical trials	3
Biomechanical effects of a new crimpable gate spring combined with conventional rectangular archwires for torque adjustment of individual anterior teeth	3
Evaluation of external apical root resorption caused by fixed functional treatment of class II malocclusion	3

Effectiveness of surface treatment on bond strength of ceramic brackets to two types of CAD/CAM-prepared nanohybrid composites	3
Age-dependent prevalence of malocclusions requiring treatment according to the KIG classification	3
Fixed orthodontic appliances and adolescents’ peer relations in school	3
Mitteilungen der DGKFO	3
Evaluation and comparison of planum clival angle in three malocclusion groups	3
Effects of sagittal split osteotomy on brainstem reflexes	3
In vitro study of structural and mechanical properties of latex and non-latex intermaxillary orthodontic elastics	3
Efficacy of a mobile phone application for the improvement of oral hygiene of patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment	3
Bond strength, degree of conversion, and microorganism adhesion using different bracket-to-enamel bonding protocols	3
Methylphenidate—effects on orthodontic tooth movement, orthodontically induced and nonorthodontic root resorption?	3
Influence of functional and esthetic expectations on orthodontic pain	3
Role of chaperone-assisted selective autophagy (CASA) in mechanical stress protection of periodontal ligament cells	3
Mitteilung des Präsidenten der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Kieferorthopädie	3
Can surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) be recommended over orthodontic rapid palatal expansion (ORPE) for girls above the age of 14?	3