Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research

Papers
(The TQCC of Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research is 5. 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 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)
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Patient‐centred oral cleft research30
Assessment of Clinical Predictability of Overbite Reduction and Curve of Spee Levelling in Clear Aligner Treatment29
Should left‐ and right‐sided unilateral cleft lip and palate patients be grouped together when reporting the outcomes?24
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Stability of clockwise rotation of the maxillary occlusal plane in skeletal Class III patients treated with two‐jaw surgery23
Gender Distribution Among Invited Speakers at the Italian Orthodontic Society (SIDO) Conferences Held Between 2013 and 2023: A Cross‐Sectional Analysis21
Lats1/2 Differentially Modulate the Proliferative State of Dental Epithelial Progenitors and Ameloblasts in the Murine Incisor20
Metabolomic signatures distinguish extracellular vesicles from osteoclasts and odontoclasts19
Maxillary sinus volume in patients with canted occlusal plane: A cone‐beam computed tomography study19
Effects of counterclockwise bimaxillary advancement surgery and relapse on upper airway18
Craniofacial morphology in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta—A cross‐sectional study17
Bulk RNA‐seq analyses of mandibular condylar cartilage in a post‐traumatic TMJ osteoarthritis rabbit model14
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Can rapid maxillary expansion affect speech sound production in growing patients? A systematic review13
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Functional treatment of bilateral posterior crossbite improves mandibular kinematics during chewing12
Effect of thermomechanical ageing on force transmission by orthodontic aligners made of different thermoformed materials: An experimental study12
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Temporomandibular joint articular disc position and shape in skeletal Class III12
Mechanical Force Induces Osteogenic Differentiation of Murine Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells via TGF‐β Signalling12
Quantification of temporomandibular joint space in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis assessed by cone beam computerized tomography12
Comparative Effects of Mandibular Advancement With Invisalign Enhanced Precision Wings and Twin Block Appliance on Dentofacial Structures11
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 Co11
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A Longitudinal Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study of Mandibular Canal Changes During Growth11
Proton‐Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Metabolomics of Gingival Crevicular Fluid During Orthodontic Tooth Movement With Aligners11
Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Socket Healing and MRONJ11
Shear bond strength of orthodontic molar tubes to composite restoration bonded with particular adhesives after different surface pre‐treatments11
Inhibition of Orthodontic Relapse by Local Application of Simvastatin‐Loaded Gelatin Hydrogel in a Rabbit Model11
Evaluation of the effects of different composite materials and surface roughening techniques in bonding attachments of clear aligner on monolithic zirconia11
Age at primary surgery among orofacial cleft individuals in Indonesia11
Subjective and objective analysis of orthodontic expert consensus on the assessment of orthodontic treatment outcomes10
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Impacts of mandibular setback with or without maxillary advancement for class III skeletal correction on sleep‐related respiratory parameters: A systematic review and meta‐analysis10
Influence of Incisor Inclination on Alveolar Bone Remodelling in Mandible During Presurgical Orthodontic Decompensation in Class III Patients10
Is photobiomodulation effective during maxillary expansion? A systematic review and meta‐analysis10
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‐up10
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Impact of Class II Elastics on Stress Distribution in Distinct Facial Growth Patterns9
Facial Patterns and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children Seeking for Orthodontic Treatment: Data From 3671 Polysomnographic Recordings9
Double‐Axis Maxillary Skeletal Expander Suggests Higher Expansion Efficiency in Early Activation: A Finite Element Analysis9
Effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash on gingival health around orthodontic miniscrew implants: A pilot placebo‐controlled randomized trial9
Should midline diastema in mixed dentition be an aesthetic concern?9
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Excess vitamin a might contribute to submucous clefting by inhibiting WNT‐mediated bone formation8
Pycnodysostosis: Characteristics of teeth, mouth and jaws8
Obstructive sleep apnoea in pycnodysostosis: A three‐dimensional upper airway analysis8
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Altering osteoclast numbers using CTSK models in utero affects mice offspring craniofacial morphology8
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A Scoping Review of the Quality of Orthodontic Information on YouTube8
Morphologic predictors of mandibular changes induced by Sander's Bite Jumping Appliance8
Feasibility of spheno‐occipital synchondrosis fusion stages as an indicator for the assessment of maxillomandibular growth: A mixed longitudinal study8
Long‐term morphometric changes in the anterior alveolar bone in adolescents and adults after space closure: A retrospective study7
Pulp changes from rapid maxillary expansion: A systematic review7
Craniofacial anomalies in a murine model of heterozygous fibroblast growth factor 10 gene mutation7
Preventive and reparative effects of low‐level laser therapy on orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption—An animal study7
Effects of orthognathic surgery on respiratory function during sleep: A prospective longitudinal 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
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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 Study7
Influence of the palatal plane cant and skeletal patterns in the hard palate thickness?7
Temporomandibular joint disc position and shape in patients submitted to two protocols of rapid maxillary expansion and face mask therapy: A randomized clinical trial7
Characterizing orthodontic tooth movement in real time using dental monitoring scans: A pilot study7
Factors of Alveolar Bone Changes Around Maxillary Central Incisors in Extraction Orthodontic Cases With Clear Aligner Therapy7
Management of unilateral craniofacial microsomia with orthopaedic functional appliances: A systematic literature review7
Maxillary basal arch forms in operated adult patients with cleft lip and palate using root apices: A pilot study7
The Mechanical Properties of Orthodontic Aligners of Clear Aligner After Intraoral Use in Different Time Periods7
Flash‐free and conventional adhesive ceramic brackets in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and meta‐analysis6
Effects of interproximal enamel reduction techniques used for orthodontics: A systematic review6
Headgear therapy in children with Class II malocclusion and the role of compliance on treatment outcome: A nine‐month randomized controlled trial6
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Scoping review of outcome measures in cleft care used in research and reports6
In Vitro Biomechanics of Attachment Use and Their Placement for Extrusive Tooth Movement by Aligner Mechanotherapy6
Sensory and Sympathetic Nerve Localization in Mouse Temporomandibular Joint and Knee Joint Neuro‐Musculoskeletal Tissues6
Influence of Lipstick Application on the Attractiveness of Smile in Women With and Without Malocclusions: An Eye‐Tracking Study6
A comparison of maxillary posterior changes following facemask therapy: Skeletal anchorage versus tooth‐borne anchorage6
Bonding positional accuracy of attachments and marginal adaptation of in‐house aligners – A quality improvement laboratory study6
Nasolabial morphological changes in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate using a Korat‐modified nasoalveolar moulding appliance with primary correction6
Evaluating free segmentation tools for CBCT‐derived models: Cost‐effective solutions6
YouTube™ as a source of parents' information for craniosynostosis6
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 study6
Prognosis Prediction of Facemask With Miniplate Therapy in Patients With Cleft Lip With/Without Palate6
An Artificial Intelligence System for Staging the Spheno‐Occipital Synchondrosis6
Craniofacial Changes Among Children and Adolescents Submitted to Growth Hormone Therapy: A Systematic Review6
Craniofacial microsomia – more than a structural malformation6
Comparative Three Dimensional Evaluation of Skeletal and Dento‐Alveolar Effects Between Tooth‐Borne and Bone‐Anchored Maxillary Expansion for Growing Patients—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis6
Connecting the dots towards precision orthodontics6
Validation of a 3D methodology for the evaluation and follow‐up of secondary alveolar bone grafting in unilateral cleft lip and palate patients6
Alveolar bone morphology in patients with palatally‐displaced maxillary lateral incisors before and after orthodontic treatment: A cone‐beam computed tomography study6
Pilot study for three‐dimensional cephalometric Enlow's counterpart analysis: Vertical track. Two‐dimensional and three‐dimensional comparison6
The effects of pterygomaxillary disjunction in surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion: A systematic review and meta‐analysis6
Evaluation of upper airway characteristics in patients with and without sleep apnea using cone‐beam computed tomography and computational fluid dynamics6
Polymorphisms in hormonal‐related genes might be associated with variations in permanent tooth crown size6
How AI‐Driven Root and Bone Predictions Can Assist Clear Aligner Treatment Planning6
Comparison of skeletal and dental effects of two different tooth‐tissue–borne types of rapid maxillary expansion appliances: A CBCT retrospective study5
Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence in Predicting the Treatment Effects of Headgear and/or Functional Appliance on the Maxillo‐Mandibular Growth in Preadolescent Patients With Skeletal Class 5
Genetic effect of single nucleotide polymorphisms in growth hormone receptor gene on the risk of non‐syndromic mandibular prognathism in the Korean population5
Duration of stages of the Middle Phalanx Maturation method in a contemporary population: A 6‐year longitudinal analysis5
Biomechanics of clear aligner therapy: Assessing the influence of tooth position and flat trimline height in translational movements5
Colour stability of 3D‐Printed orthodontic brackets using filled resins5
The impact of COVID‐19 on the well‐being of Victorian children born with cleft lip and/or palate5
Uniformity of palatal volume and surface area in various malocclusions5
Immediate effect of clear aligners and fixed appliances on perioral soft tissues and speech5
Fourier‐transform infrared study on effects of ageing, oestrogen level and altered dietary loading on rat mandibular condylar cartilage5
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 Study5
Update on Current Knowledge of Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: From Animal to Human Studies5
Sustained Protraction Increases Lengthening of the Mandibular Condylar Process Whilst Changes Its Growth Direction in a Rat Model5
Treatment Effects and Treatment Time in Adolescents With Crowded and Displaced Teeth Treated With Fixed Appliance Systems Without Extractions: A Multi‐Centre Randomised Controlled Trial5
Prolific authorship in orthodontic scientific publishing5
Craniofacial and dental features of Axenfeld‐Rieger syndrome patients with PITX2 mutations5
Evaluation of different machine learning algorithms for extraction decision in orthodontic treatment5
The morphology of alveolar bone of the mandibular second and third molars in skeletal Class III patients5
Time‐Series Transcriptomics Identifies Xanthine Dehydrogenase in Injured Neurons Correlated With Orthodontic Pain5
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 study5
Biomechanical effects of clear aligner with different shape design at extraction space area during anterior teeth retraction5
Clear Aligners in Extraction‐Based Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis5
Effect of Maxillary Expansion and Protraction in Class III Children on Quality of Life, Dentofacial and Upper Airway Characteristics: A Controlled Clinical Trial5
Stability and failure rate during 3 years of fixed retention: A follow‐up of an randomized clinical trial on adolescents with four different lingual retainers5
Effects of SARPE and MISMARPE on correction of transverse maxillary deficiency: A preliminary comparative evaluation5
Genetic and other factors contributing to external apical root resorption in orthodontic patients5
Dental arch changes comparison between Expander with Differential Opening, Hyrax‐type and Haas‐type expanders: A prospective clinical study5
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Variation of chin morphology and mandibular incisor length in different facial divergence patterns: New insights from CBCT records5
Effect of orthodontic space closure on dental pulp sensitivity. Prospective clinical trial5
Validation of the Quantitative Case Analysis Method for Measuring Orthodontic Tooth Movement5
A 3D mirroring and colormap asymmetry study of Class II subdivision patients5
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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
Upper Airway Morphofunctional Changes During Oropharyngeal Exercises for Sleep‐Disordered Breathing5
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