OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Progress in Orthodontics is 12. 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
Clinical evaluation of marketed and non-marketed orthodontic products: are researchers now ahead of the times? A meta-epidemiological study	74
Evaluation of interproximal reduction in individual teeth, and full arch assessment in clear aligner therapy: digital planning versus 3D model analysis after reduction	53
Accuracy of deep learning-based integrated tooth models by merging intraoral scans and CBCT scans for 3D evaluation of root position during orthodontic treatment	49
Digital setup accuracy for moderate crowding correction with fixed orthodontic appliances: a prospective study	42
The effect of micro-osteoperforations on the rate of maxillary incisors' retraction in orthodontic space closure: a randomized controlled clinical trial	42
Orthodontic apps: an assessment of quality (using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS)) and behaviour change techniques (BCTs)	38
Εffect of cleansers on the composition and mechanical properties of orthodontic aligners in vitro	37
The association between self-esteem and aesthetic component of smile among adolescents	37
Three-dimensional oropharyngeal airway changes after facemask therapy using low-dose computed tomography: a clinical trial with a retrospectively collected control group	33
Torque movement of the upper anterior teeth using a clear aligner in cases of extraction: a finite element study	32
Effective contribution ratio of the molar during sequential distalization using clear aligners and micro-implant anchorage: a finite element study	31
Long-term skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of hybrid rapid maxillary expansion and facemask treatment in growing skeletal Class III patients: a retrospective follow-up study	29
The relationship between different levels of facial attractiveness and malocclusion perception: an eye tracking and survey study	29
Midpalatal suture bone repair after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in adults	28
Comparison of the effects on facial soft tissues produced by rapid and slow maxillary expansion using stereophotogrammetry: a randomized clinical trial	27
Effects of IPR by mechanical oscillating strips system on biological structures: a quantitative and qualitative evaluation	27
The effect of maxillary molar distalization with clear aligner: a 4D finite-element study with staging simulation	27
Surface wear of attachments in patients during clear aligner therapy: a prospective clinical study	24
Three-dimensional finite element analysis of maxillary molar distalization treated with clear aligners combined with different traction methods	24
Orthodontically induced root resorption in endodontically treated and vital teeth: a cone beam computer tomographic study	23
3D comparative analysis of designed versus achieved maxillary teeth movements and influencing factors following first premolar extraction with invisalign: a new digital root model	23
Correction to: Classification of cervical vertebral maturation stages with machine learning models: leveraging datasets with high inter- and intra-observer agreement	23
Classification of cervical vertebral maturation stages with machine learning models: leveraging datasets with high inter- and intra-observer agreement	23
Accuracy of 3D facial scans: a comparison of three different scanning system in an in vivo study	22
Three-dimensional volumetric evaluation of the different mandibular segments using CBCT in patients affected by juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a cross-sectional study	21

Biomechanical analysis of clear aligners for mandibular anterior teeth intrusion and its clinical application in the design of new aligner attachment	21
Are orthodontic randomised controlled trials justified with a citation of an appropriate systematic review?	20
Biomechanical analysis of total arch maxillary distalization using infrazygomatic crest miniscrews: a finite element analysis study	19
The effects of corticotomy and piezocision in orthodontic canine retraction: a randomized controlled clinical trial	19
Correction to: Curve of Spee modification in different vertical skeletal patterns after clear aligner therapy: a 3D set-up retrospective study	18
Angiotensin(1-7) attenuates tooth movement and regulates alveolar bone response during orthodontic force application in experimental animal model	18
Age-stratified assessment of orthodontic tooth movement outcomes with clear aligners	18
Global survey to assess preferences when attending virtual orthodontic learning sessions: optimising uptake from virtual lectures	18
Comparison of AI-assisted cephalometric analysis and orthodontist-performed digital tracing analysis	16
Role of mechano-sensitive non-coding RNAs in bone remodeling of orthodontic tooth movement: recent advances	16
Accurate gingival segmentation from 3D images with artificial intelligence: an animal pilot study	16
Integrated bioinformatic analysis of protein landscape in gingival crevicular fluid unveils sequential bioprocess in orthodontic tooth movement	16
Incisor irregularity and dental arch dimensions changes in subjects with different severity of anterior crowding: a 37-year follow-up	15
Expression of circulating cell-free nucleic acids around miniscrew implant during orthodontic tooth movement—a prospective study	15
The microbiome alterations of supragingival plaque among adolescents using clear aligners: a metagenomic sequencing analysis	14
External root resorption (ERR) and rapid maxillary expansion (RME) at post-retention stage: a comparison between tooth-borne and bone-borne RME	14
Mechanosensor YAP mediates bone remodeling via NF-κB p65 induced osteoclastogenesis during orthodontic tooth movement	14
Non-invasive methods for the assessment of biomarkers and their correlation with radiographic maturity indicators — a scoping review	14
The impact of the loss of first permanent molars on the duration of treatment in patients treated with orthodontic space closure and without skeletal anchorage	13
Correction to: Stability of transverse dental arch dimension with passive self-ligating brackets: a 6-year follow-up study	13
Different biomechanical effects of clear aligners in bimaxillary space closure under two strong anchorages: finite element analysis	13
Predictability of orthodontic tooth movement with aligners: effect of treatment design	12
Static and dynamic mechanical properties of 3D-printed clear resin with embedded orthodontic metal wire	12
Correction: Exploring the impact of orthodontic appliances on the oral microbiome and inflammatory parameters	12
The effect of space arrangement between anterior teeth on their retraction with clear aligners in first premolar extraction treatment: a finite element study	12
Skeletal versus conventional anchorage in dentofacial orthopedics: an international modified Delphi consensus study	12
Three-dimensional assessment of airway volumes in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate	12
Evaluating the efficiency of mandibular molar protraction using Herbst appliances versus temporary anchorage devices: a retrospective case-controlled study	12