Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research

Papers
(The median citation count of Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)
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Patient‐centred oral cleft research69
Assessment of Clinical Predictability of Overbite Reduction and Curve of Spee Levelling in Clear Aligner Treatment62
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Metabolomic signatures distinguish extracellular vesicles from osteoclasts and odontoclasts41
Maxillary sinus volume in patients with canted occlusal plane: A cone‐beam computed tomography study22
Bulk RNA‐seq analyses of mandibular condylar cartilage in a post‐traumatic TMJ osteoarthritis rabbit model21
Stability of clockwise rotation of the maxillary occlusal plane in skeletal Class III patients treated with two‐jaw surgery21
Effects of counterclockwise bimaxillary advancement surgery and relapse on upper airway21
Can rapid maxillary expansion affect speech sound production in growing patients? A systematic review20
Craniofacial morphology in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta—A cross‐sectional study20
Gender Distribution Among Invited Speakers at the Italian Orthodontic Society (SIDO) Conferences Held Between 2013 and 2023: A Cross‐Sectional Analysis19
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Should left‐ and right‐sided unilateral cleft lip and palate patients be grouped together when reporting the outcomes?18
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Temporomandibular joint articular disc position and shape in skeletal Class III15
Evaluation of the effects of different composite materials and surface roughening techniques in bonding attachments of clear aligner on monolithic zirconia15
Shear bond strength of orthodontic molar tubes to composite restoration bonded with particular adhesives after different surface pre‐treatments14
Effect of thermomechanical ageing on force transmission by orthodontic aligners made of different thermoformed materials: An experimental study14
Functional treatment of bilateral posterior crossbite improves mandibular kinematics during chewing13
Age at primary surgery among orofacial cleft individuals in Indonesia13
Inhibition of Orthodontic Relapse by Local Application of Simvastatin‐Loaded Gelatin Hydrogel in a Rabbit Model12
Quantification of temporomandibular joint space in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis assessed by cone beam computerized tomography12
Evaluation of External Apical Root Resorption and the Relevance of Intermediate Radiography in Non‐Extraction Treatment With Fixed Appliances for Adolescents With Crowding: A Multicenter Randomised Co12
Mechanical Force Induces Osteogenic Differentiation of Murine Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells via TGF‐β Signalling11
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Evaluation of an automated approach for facial midline detection and asymmetry assessment: A preliminary study11
Proton‐Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Metabolomics of Gingival Crevicular Fluid During Orthodontic Tooth Movement With Aligners11
Impacts of mandibular setback with or without maxillary advancement for class III skeletal correction on sleep‐related respiratory parameters: A systematic review and meta‐analysis11
Subjective and objective analysis of orthodontic expert consensus on the assessment of orthodontic treatment outcomes11
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Obstructive sleep apnoea in pycnodysostosis: A three‐dimensional upper airway analysis10
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Evaluation of hard palate and cleft morphology in neonates with Pierre Robin Sequence and Cleft Palate Only10
Informatics approaches to improve the quality of dental care10
Three‐dimensional evaluation of secondary alveolar bone grafting in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate: A 2–3 year post‐operative follow‐up9
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Is photobiomodulation effective during maxillary expansion? A systematic review and meta‐analysis9
Double‐Axis Maxillary Skeletal Expander Suggests Higher Expansion Efficiency in Early Activation: A Finite Element Analysis9
Should midline diastema in mixed dentition be an aesthetic concern?9
A Scoping Review of the Quality of Orthodontic Information on YouTube9
Effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash on gingival health around orthodontic miniscrew implants: A pilot placebo‐controlled randomized trial9
Characterizing orthodontic tooth movement in real time using dental monitoring scans: A pilot study8
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Excess vitamin a might contribute to submucous clefting by inhibiting WNT‐mediated bone formation8
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Morphologic predictors of mandibular changes induced by Sander's Bite Jumping Appliance8
The Mechanical Properties of Orthodontic Aligners of Clear Aligner After Intraoral Use in Different Time Periods8
Altering osteoclast numbers using CTSK models in utero affects mice offspring craniofacial morphology8
Feasibility of spheno‐occipital synchondrosis fusion stages as an indicator for the assessment of maxillomandibular growth: A mixed longitudinal study7
Long‐term morphometric changes in the anterior alveolar bone in adolescents and adults after space closure: A retrospective study7
Does Current Evidence Support the Discussion Around the Guidance Theory? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis on the Association Between Maxillary Lateral Incisor Agenesis and Displacement or Impacti7
Pycnodysostosis: Characteristics of teeth, mouth and jaws7
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Changes in third molar position after Class II subdivision malocclusion treatment with asymmetric extractions7
Temporomandibular joint disc position and shape in patients submitted to two protocols of rapid maxillary expansion and face mask therapy: A randomized clinical trial7
Preventive and reparative effects of low‐level laser therapy on orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption—An animal study7
Evaluation of upper airway characteristics in patients with and without sleep apnea using cone‐beam computed tomography and computational fluid dynamics6
Influence of the palatal plane cant and skeletal patterns in the hard palate thickness?6
Effects of orthognathic surgery on respiratory function during sleep: A prospective longitudinal study6
Management of unilateral craniofacial microsomia with orthopaedic functional appliances: A systematic literature review6
Pulp changes from rapid maxillary expansion: A systematic review6
Comparison of 3‐D mandibular surfaces generated by MRI and CT6
Surgical sequence, timing and volume, and variation in dento‐facial outcome, speech and secondary surgery in children with unilateral cleft lip and palate: The Cleft Care UK Study6
Maxillary basal arch forms in operated adult patients with cleft lip and palate using root apices: A pilot study6
Informed consent challenges and strategies: A qualitative study of the orthodontists’ perspective6
Craniofacial anomalies in a murine model of heterozygous fibroblast growth factor 10 gene mutation6
Craniofacial microsomia – more than a structural malformation6
Bonding positional accuracy of attachments and marginal adaptation of in‐house aligners – A quality improvement laboratory study6
Comparative efficacy of the bone‐anchored maxillary protraction protocols for orthopaedic treatment in skeletal Class III malocclusion: A Bayesian network meta‐analysis5
Effects of interproximal enamel reduction techniques used for orthodontics: A systematic review5
Comparative evaluation of nasolabial appearance of unilateral cleft lip and palate patients by professional, patient and layperson using 2 aesthetic scoring systems: A cross sectional study5
Biomechanical effects of clear aligner with different shape design at extraction space area during anterior teeth retraction5
A comparison of maxillary posterior changes following facemask therapy: Skeletal anchorage versus tooth‐borne anchorage5
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Pilot study for three‐dimensional cephalometric Enlow's counterpart analysis: Vertical track. Two‐dimensional and three‐dimensional comparison5
Polymorphisms in hormonal‐related genes might be associated with variations in permanent tooth crown size5
The effects of cortical bone thickness and miniscrew implant root proximity on the success rate of miniscrew implant: A retrospective study5
Three‐dimensional assessment on digital cast of spontaneous upper first molar distorotation after Ni‐ti leaf springs expander and rapid maxillary expander: A two‐centre randomized controlled trial5
Flash‐free and conventional adhesive ceramic brackets in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and meta‐analysis5
Prognosis Prediction of Facemask With Miniplate Therapy in Patients With Cleft Lip With/Without Palate5
The effects of pterygomaxillary disjunction in surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion: A systematic review and meta‐analysis5
Nasolabial morphological changes in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate using a Korat‐modified nasoalveolar moulding appliance with primary correction5
Craniofacial Changes Among Children and Adolescents Submitted to Growth Hormone Therapy: A Systematic Review5
Scoping review of outcome measures in cleft care used in research and reports5
Headgear therapy in children with Class II malocclusion and the role of compliance on treatment outcome: A nine‐month randomized controlled trial5
Connecting the dots towards precision orthodontics5
YouTube™ as a source of parents' information for craniosynostosis5
How AI‐Driven Root and Bone Predictions Can Assist Clear Aligner Treatment Planning5
Alterations in subgingival microbiota during full‐fixed appliance orthodontic treatment—A prospective study5
In Vitro Biomechanics of Attachment Use and Their Placement for Extrusive Tooth Movement by Aligner Mechanotherapy5
Immediate effect of clear aligners and fixed appliances on perioral soft tissues and speech5
Influence of Lipstick Application on the Attractiveness of Smile in Women With and Without Malocclusions: An Eye‐Tracking Study5
Evaluating free segmentation tools for CBCT‐derived models: Cost‐effective solutions5
Alveolar bone morphology in patients with palatally‐displaced maxillary lateral incisors before and after orthodontic treatment: A cone‐beam computed tomography study5
Fourier‐transform infrared study on effects of ageing, oestrogen level and altered dietary loading on rat mandibular condylar cartilage4
A 3D mirroring and colormap asymmetry study of Class II subdivision patients4
Effects of SARPE and MISMARPE on correction of transverse maxillary deficiency: A preliminary comparative evaluation4
Patient's Perspective on Miniscrews During Orthodontic Treatment—A Systematic Review With Meta‐Analysis4
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Treatment Effects and Treatment Time in Adolescents With Crowded and Displaced Teeth Treated With Fixed Appliance Systems Without Extractions: A Multi‐Centre Randomised Controlled Trial4
Effect of Maxillary Expansion and Protraction in Class III Children on Quality of Life, Dentofacial and Upper Airway Characteristics: A Controlled Clinical Trial4
The impact of COVID‐19 on the well‐being of Victorian children born with cleft lip and/or palate4
Genetic and other factors contributing to external apical root resorption in orthodontic patients4
Uniformity of palatal volume and surface area in various malocclusions4
Variation of chin morphology and mandibular incisor length in different facial divergence patterns: New insights from CBCT records4
Comparative analysis of mechanical properties of orthodontic aligners produced by different contemporary 3D printers4
Influence of Different Preactivation Patterns and Aligner Materials on the Capability of Aligners to Induce Palatal Root Torque of Upper Incisors: An In Vitro Biomechanical Study4
Stability and failure rate during 3 years of fixed retention: A follow‐up of an randomized clinical trial on adolescents with four different lingual retainers4
Comparison of skeletal and dental effects of two different tooth‐tissue–borne types of rapid maxillary expansion appliances: A CBCT retrospective study4
Sustained Protraction Increases Lengthening of the Mandibular Condylar Process Whilst Changes Its Growth Direction in a Rat Model4
Parental experiences in navigating health services for paediatric residual obstructive sleep apnoea: An exploratory qualitative descriptive study4
Practices and Perception of Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Orthodontists and Paediatric Dentists in Brazil: A Mixed‐Methods Study4
Evaluation of different machine learning algorithms for extraction decision in orthodontic treatment4
Comparison and reproducibility of three methods for maxillary digital dental model registration in open bite patients4
Apical incisor root resorption due to ectopic maxillary canine eruption: Association with time of diagnosis and type of intervention in a retrospective population‐based cohort study4
Effect of orthodontic space closure on dental pulp sensitivity. Prospective clinical trial4
Upper Airway Morphofunctional Changes During Oropharyngeal Exercises for Sleep‐Disordered Breathing4
Validation of a 3D methodology for the evaluation and follow‐up of secondary alveolar bone grafting in unilateral cleft lip and palate patients4
Craniofacial and dental features of Axenfeld‐Rieger syndrome patients with PITX2 mutations4
Duration of stages of the Middle Phalanx Maturation method in a contemporary population: A 6‐year longitudinal analysis4
Prolific authorship in orthodontic scientific publishing4
Dental arch changes comparison between Expander with Differential Opening, Hyrax‐type and Haas‐type expanders: A prospective clinical study4
Update on Current Knowledge of Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: From Animal to Human Studies4
The effects of a corticotomy on space closure by molar protraction using TSADs in patients with missing mandibular first molars4
Fracture toughness and hardness of in‐office, 3D‐printed ceramic brackets4
Variations in maxillary second molar position of untreated subjects with normal occlusions: A long‐term observational study4
Biomechanics of clear aligner therapy: Assessing the influence of tooth position and flat trimline height in translational movements4
The morphology of alveolar bone of the mandibular second and third molars in skeletal Class III patients4
Prospective study of nasal growth in bilateral cleft lip and palate patients after naso‐alveolar moulding and primary columella lengthening compared to controls at 5, 10 and 20 years3
Accuracy of Preliminary Maxillary Canine and Anchorage Tooth Movement in Premolar Extraction Cases Using 12 In‐House Clear Aligners: A Randomised Control Trial Comparing Power Arm and Control3
Molar‐incisor hypomineralization in a cohort of individuals born with cleft lip and palate3
In Vitro Aligners Force Analysis in the Maxillary Arch During En‐Masse Retraction With Different Attachment Positions3
Transformative Advances in Digital Orthodontics3
Polish Version of the Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire (MIQ): Translation, Cross‐Cultural Adaptation and Validation3
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A novel approach to radiographic detection of growth development period with hand‐wrist radiographs: A preliminary study with ImageJ imaging software3
CBCT Analysis of the Hyoid and Pharyngeal Airway Changes in Class III Patients With Orthognathic Surgery3
Ability of Orthodontists to Detect, Interpret and Propose Management Strategies for Incidental Findings on Pre‐Treatment Panoramic Radiographs3
Intense orthodontic force induces the three dental pulp nitric oxide synthase isoforms and leads to orofacial discomfort in rats3
Call for algorithmic fairness to mitigate amplification of racial biases in artificial intelligence models used in orthodontics and craniofacial health3
Survival and failure rate of lower lingual bonded retainers: A retrospective cohort evaluation3
Different Effects of Fixed Appliances and Clear Aligners on the Microbiome and Metabolome of Dental Plaque3
Maxillofacial morphological characteristics in growing orthodontic patients with non‐syndromic oligodontia3
Clinical Effectiveness of Upper Vacuum‐Formed Retainers Used in A Dual Retention Protocol After Orthodontic Treatment: Retainer Failures and Upper Arch Stability. A 24‐Month Prospective Cohort Study3
Effect of a Plaque‐Identifying Toothpaste on Plaque Amount in 12–16‐Year‐Olds With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Randomised, Double‐Blind, Controlled Clinical Trial3
Facial Asymmetry Phenotypes in Adult Patients With Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate and Skeletal Class III Malocclusion Using Principal Component Analysis and Cluster Analysis3
Self‐reported pain during different phases of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliance: A multi‐centre randomized controlled trial in adolescents with crowding3
Mixed reality‐based technology to visualize and facilitate treatment planning of impacted teeth: Proof of concept3
Role of ACTN3 Gene rs1815739 Polymorphism and Its Effects on Mandibular Morphogenesis3
Automated Cone Beam Computed Tomography Segmentation of Multiple Impacted Teeth With or Without Association to Rare Diseases: Evaluation of Four Deep Learning‐Based Methods3
Long‐term effects produced by early treatment of Class III malocclusion with rapid maxillary expansion and facemask followed by fixed appliances: A multicentre retro‐prospective controlled 3
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Colour stability of 3D‐Printed orthodontic brackets using filled resins3
Is motor‐driven insertion of orthodontic miniscrews more advantageous than manual insertion? A micro‐CT evaluation of bone miniscrew contact surface area and cortical microcracks in rabbits3
Three‐dimensional comparison of bone‐borne and tooth‐bone‐borne maxillary expansion in young adults with maxillary skeletal deficiency3
Orthodontic treatment in children and adolescent patients with X‐linked hypophosphatemia: A case–control study3
Effects of antiresorptive medications on tooth root formation and tooth eruption in paediatric patients3
Fully automatic segmentation of the mandible based on convolutional neural networks (CNNs)3
Effect of functional appliances on sleep‐disordered breathing in Class II division 1 malocclusion children: Randomized controlled trial3
Reconsidering the role of nasolabial angle in premolar extraction decision‐making: A case‐series study3
Orthodontists' Perspectives on Teleorthodontics: What Does Qualitative Data Tell Us?3
Associations of sagittal malocclusions with dental arch characteristics and crowding in Northern Finland Birth Cohort 19663
Alveolar bone remodelling and stability of mandibular incisors in adult patients after orthodontic treatment with premolar extractions: A prospective follow‐up study3
Genetic effect of single nucleotide polymorphisms in growth hormone receptor gene on the risk of non‐syndromic mandibular prognathism in the Korean population3
Changes in the alveolar bone morphology among different patterns of incisor inclination during the alignment phase in orthodontic treatment without premolar extraction2
‘Study of the maxillary yaw on cone beam computed tomography: A preliminary report and comparison between two different dento‐skeletal malocclusions’2
Defective Incisor Development in Smad Interacting Protein 1 (Sip1) Null Mice2
Artificial intelligence‐based algorithm for cervical vertebrae maturation stage assessment2
The coordination of bimaxillary alveolar arch widths in subjects with normal occlusion or posterior crossbite: A CBCT retrospective study2
Does quality of orthodontic treatment outcome influence post‐treatment stability? A retrospective study investigating short‐term stability 2 years after orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances and2
Biological and psychological factors affecting the sensory and jaw motor responses to orthodontic tooth movement2
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Evaluation of the effects of hypodontia on the morphology of craniofacial structures2
Association of temporomandibular joint osteoarthrosis with dentoskeletal morphology in males: A cone‐beam computed tomography and cephalometric analysis2
Effect of orthodontic treatment with premolar extractions on occlusal planes: A retrospective study2
Cone‐beam computed tomography assessment of maxillary anterior alveolar bone remodelling in extraction and non‐extraction orthodontic cases using stable extra‐alveolar2
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Orthodontic evaluation of children and adolescents with different types of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders2
In Vitro Comparison of Direct Attachment Shape and Size on the Orthodontic Forces and Moments Generated by Thermoplastic Aligners During Expansion2
Artificial intelligence in orthodontics: Where are we now? A scoping review2
Mandibular Condylar Cartilage in Development and Diseases: A PTHrP‐Centric View2
Three‐dimensional digital assessment of typodont activations2
Sella turcica and facial bones: Morphological integration in the human fetal cranium2
The Impact of the Severity of Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome on Postoperative Polysomnography: A Systematic Review2
Mandibular molar protraction: A comparison between fixed functional appliances and temporary anchorage devices2
Effects of Active Presurgical Orthopaedics Appliances in Infants With Complete Unilateral Cleft Lip and ‘T‐Shaped’ Alveolus: A Preliminary Study2
Mandibular second molar extraction: A retrospective cohort study of spontaneous occlusal changes in adolescent patients2
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Heritability of facial soft tissue growth in mono‐ and dizygotic twins at 12 and 17 years of age: A retrospective cohort study2
Assessment of clinical validity of KPG index for 3D classification of impacted maxillary canines by cone beam computed tomography in patients2
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Analysis of changes and correlation in condyle‐fossa relationship after maxillary skeletal expansion2
Prediction of hand‐wrist maturation stages based on cervical vertebrae images using artificial intelligence2
Scleral exposure changes after Le Fort I maxillary advancement with vertical component in individuals with skeletal Class III malocclusion—A stereophotogrammetric image study2
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Correlation analysis of airway space and condylar morphology in bilateral idiopathic condylar resorption patients2
Efficiency of Class II Malocclusion Treatment With Extraction of 2 Maxillary Premolars and the First Class Appliance Anchored in Mini‐Implants2
Prevalence of Nasal Airway Obstruction in an Orthodontic Population Using the NOSE Scale2
Using three‐dimensional geometric morphometry for facial analysis in patients with the oculo‐auriculo‐vertebral spectrum2
Abnormal tooth maturation associated with port wine stains2
Assessing the immediate impact of Twin‐block appliance insertion on adolescents' sleep using a wearable device2
Comparison between digital and conventional impression techniques in children on preference, time and comfort: A crossover randomized controlled trial2
How well does Invisalign ClinCheck predict actual results: A prospective study2
Internal structural analysis of the nasomaxillary complex in patients with skeletal class III asymmetry: A study on asymmetry patterns2
Malocclusion or laterorhinia: Which one impacts aesthetic facial perception the most?2
Effect of Material and Processing Lag Time on Radiant Energy Penetration and Modulus of 3D‐Printed Indirect Bonding Jig Materials2
Development of Artificial Intelligence‐Supported Automatic Three‐Dimensional Surface Cephalometry2
Effects of Attachment Orientation and Designed Vertical Movement on Molar Distalisation With Clear Aligners: A Biomechanical Finite Element Study2
Treatment stability with bonded versus vacuum‐formed retainers after 12 months in adolescents and young adults: A randomized clinical trial*2
Tensile forces in the neurovascular bundle: A contributor to orthodontic relapse?2
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Three‐dimensional evaluation of mandibular lingula: Comparisons of skeletal angle classifications and growth patterns2
Biomodulation effects induced by ultrasound stimulation in periodontal cells implicated in orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review2
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In‐vivo assessment of application of folinic acid and botulinum toxin A in cleft lip surgical defects2
Clinical and preclinical evidence on the bioeffects and movement‐related implications of photobiomodulation in the orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review2
Determination of craniofacial and dental characteristics of individuals with Williams‐Beuren syndrome by using 3D facial scans and radiographs1
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Effects of rapid maxillary expansion on sleep disturbance scale for children: A longitudinal CASE‐series study1
Effectiveness of pre‐alveolar bone graft orthodontics for patients with non‐syndromic complete unilateral cleft lip, alveolus and palate: A systematic review and meta‐analysis1
Nasolabial appearance in unilateral cleft lip and palate patients: A comparison of aesthetics using two scoring systems: A cross‐sectional study1
Anatomical phenotype of obstructive sleep apnea patients based on cluster analysis1
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Loss of attachments in patients during orthodontic therapy with clear aligners: A prospective clinical study1
Effect of methylphenidate at different doses on new bone formation with rapid maxillary expansion: A micro‐CT and histomorphometric study in rats1
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Treatment with an inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase 9 or cathepsin K lengthens embryonic lower jaw bone1
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The success rate of mini‐screws for incisors intrusion and patient age, gender, and insertion angle in the maxilla using CBCT and implant‐guided surgery. A split‐mouth, randomize1
Retention efficacy and patient experience with customized clear retainer and wrap‐around circumferential retainer among non‐extraction orthodontic patients: A 12‐month follow‐up cohort study1
Dose Reduction by Field of View Optimisation in Cone‐Beam Computed Tomography of Unilateral Alveolar Clefts1
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Clinical effects of maxillary protraction in different stages of dentition in skeletal class III children: A systematic review and meta‐analysis1
Rate and anchorage loss during en‐masse retraction between friction and frictionless mechanics: A randomized clinical trial1
Boundary of mandibular molar distalization in orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and meta‐analysis1
A finite element analysis of stress distribution with various directions of intermaxillary fixation using orthodontic mini‐implants and elastics following mandibular advancement with a bilateral sagit1
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Facial asymmetry in children with either unilateral lambdoid craniosynostosis or positional posterior plagiocephaly1
Intrusion of overerupted periodontally compromised posterior teeth using orthodontic mini implants: A mechanobiological finite element study1
Identifying cortical plate inclination as a parameter to re‐assess transverse discrepancies in untreated adults with different vertical facial heights—A retrospective CBCT study1
Modelling and evaluating periodontal ligament mechanical behaviour and properties: A scoping review of current approaches and limitations1
Treatment outcomes of digital nasoalveolar moulding in infants with cleft lip and palate: A systematic review with meta‐analysis1
Head Posture and Upper Spine Morphological Deviations in Patients With Hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome1
Small nucleolar RNA host gene 5 plays a role in orthodontic tooth movement by inhibiting osteoclast differentiation1
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