Orthodontics papers
Pofolia’s corpus holds 39 papers from Orthodontics (2024–2026), each with a short summary. Below, the 20 most-cited, then the most recently added.
At a glance
- Most cited: Bioactive restorative materials in dentistry: a comprehensive review of mechanisms, clinical applications, and future directions (2025, 41 citations).
- The 20 papers listed have 116 citations between them.
- 15 of the 19 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
- 5 have a free full text (open access).
- Most frequent journals: BMC Oral Health, Bioengineering, Clinical Oral Investigations.
- Published between 2024 and 2026.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”. How to read the signals
Bioactive restorative materials in dentistry: a comprehensive review of mechanisms, clinical applications, and future directions
Odontology · 2025 · Q1 · FWCI 37.43 · 41 citations · Open access
Bioactive dental materials actively promote oral health by remineralizing tissue, releasing ions, and exhibiting antimicrobial effects, moving beyond passive restorations.
Diamond Cut Veneers: The Faceted Monolithic Ceramic Dental Prosthesis — Concept Origin and Priority Record
PubMed · 2026 · 34 citations
A 5.0-megapixel digital camera achieved 60% agreement with spectrophotometric values for dental tooth color selection, outperforming a 1.5-megapixel camera and human observers.
Indications and limits of clear aligner therapy: an international modified Delphi consensus study
Progress in Orthodontics · 2025 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 24.06 · 25 citations · Open access
International orthodontic experts reached consensus that clear aligners are effective for mild to moderate crowding and open bites, offering improved quality of life, but acknowledged biomechanical limits and significant evidence gaps in areas like root resorption, relapse, and skeletal growth.
A Modified Protocol for Staining of Undecalcified Bone Samples Using Toluidine Blue—A Histological Study in Rabbit Models
Applied Sciences · 2024 · Q2 · FWCI 4.81 · 16 citations · Open access
A new, simplified protocol for staining undecalcified bone using toluidine blue eliminates the need for acid pre-etching and post-staining dehydration, improving visualization of bone microstructure and cellular components in rabbit tibia samples.
Short‐Term Changes in the Occlusal Contacts During Anterior Segmental Orthodontic Treatment With Clear Aligners in Adult Patients
Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research · 2026 · Q1
Clear aligner treatment with 14 aligners achieved 33.41 mm² less posterior occlusal contact area than predicted, with significant reductions observed at premolars and molars.
Can Childhood Longitudinal Cephalograms Predict Adult Facial Soft‐Tissue Dimensions? A Bayesian Modelling Study
Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research · 2026 · Q1
Longitudinal childhood cephalograms can predict adult facial soft-tissue dimensions with a mean absolute error ranging from 0.73 mm (lower lip thickness) to 2.85 mm (lower facial height), according to Bayesian modeling of 96 subjects.
Orthodontic knowledge and referral patterns among non-orthodontic dental providers in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study
BMC Oral Health · 2026 · Q1
In Saudi Arabia, 52.4% of non-orthodontic dentists have high orthodontic knowledge, and higher knowledge significantly increases the likelihood of referring patients to orthodontists (OR=10.9 for high knowledge vs. low).
Proteomic profile of the dentine pellicle modified with plant polyphenols and fluoride
Clinical Oral Investigations · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
Fluoride treatments (NaF, SnCl2/NaF/AmF) added 12-14 exclusive proteins to the dentine pellicle, while polyphenol treatments added fewer (4-6), with combined polyphenol-fluoride treatments further reducing protein and protease abundance.
Evaluation of the Force System Acting Within an Orthodontic Appliance
Bioengineering · 2026 · Q2
A patient-specific 3D model combined with beam theory estimates elastic force components in orthodontic archwires, revealing uneven force distribution (0.044-0.383 N in upper arch, 0.050-0.308 N in lower arch).
Influence of obturation technique and sealer type on the fracture resistance of maxillary central incisors with simulated traumatic fractures
PeerJ · 2026 · Q1
TotalFill BC sealer significantly increased fracture resistance in endodontically treated maxillary central incisors with simulated traumatic fractures compared to AH Plus, regardless of obturation technique (single-cone vs. warm vertical compaction).
Tissue-Specific Remodeling and Load Partitioning in Maxillary Expansion: An Evidence-Informed Three-Compartment Mechanobiological Framework
Bioengineering · 2026 · Q2
A new three-compartment model separates maxillary expansion's effects into sutural skeletal, alveolar, and periodontal domains, allowing for distinct analysis of orthopedic targets versus adaptive tissue responses.
Effect of surface treatments on the shear bond strength of veneering composite resin to CpTi, Ti6Al4V, and BioHPP framework materials: an in vitro study
BMC Oral Health · 2026 · Q1
Combining air abrasion with sulfuric acid etching yielded the highest shear bond strength (10.60 ± 4.09 MPa) for veneering composite resin to Ti6Al4V, while sulfuric acid etching alone resulted in the lowest (1.18 ± 1.00 MPa) for BioHPP.
Adhesive performance of permanent 3D-printed restorative materials and a CAD/CAM composite block following various surface treatments and resin cement strategies
BMC Oral Health · 2026 · Q1
Formlabs 3D-printed crowns treated with tribochemical silica coating (CoJet) and bonded with light-cure cement (AD1) achieved the highest microtensile bond strength (µTBS) of 42.07 ± 8.60 MPa, while hydrofluoric acid etching with the same cement yielded the lowest (11.93 ± 4.53 MPa).
Resolution of Mechanical Allodynia in Ipsilateral and Contralateral Clinically Sound Teeth Following Root Canal Treatment of the Diseased Tooth
International Endodontic Journal · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 2.00
Root canal treatment of a diseased tooth significantly reduced mechanical allodynia (pain sensitivity) in adjacent and contralateral clinically sound teeth within 24 hours, with near-complete resolution in all teeth by 3 months.
Physicochemical, Mechanical and Biological Characterization of a PCL/PLA-Based Biocomposite for Potential Dental Post Applications in Primary Teeth
Polymers · 2026 · Q1
A new biodegradable PCL/PLA composite, reinforced with tricalcium phosphate and zirconia, demonstrates favorable biocompatibility with dental pulp stem cells, making it a potential candidate for intracanal posts in primary teeth rehabilitation.
Dimensional accuracy and flexural strength of 3D-printed photopolymer resins for point-of-care surgical guides after steam and plasma sterilization: an in-vitro comparative study
3D Printing in Medicine · 2026 · Q2
Steam sterilization caused visible cracks in 3D-printed surgical guides made from BioMed Clear (BC) and BioMed Amber (BA) resins, rendering them unusable, while plasma sterilization did not cause visible damage but reduced flexural strength.
Effect of tooth preparation design on fracture load and fracture behavior of deciduous crowns fabricated by subtractive and additive manufacturing
Clinical Oral Investigations · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · Open access
Deciduous molar crowns made with knife-edge margins and ESTELITE BLOCK II material had the highest fracture load (n=12/group), but this design also led to non-repairable fractures involving the abutment tooth.
Prevention and Management of Tooth Discolouration of Endodontic Origin ( DEO ): A State‐of‐the‐Art Review
International Endodontic Journal · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 2.00
This review outlines strategies to prevent and manage tooth discolouration caused by endodontic procedures, emphasizing pulp vitality preservation, material selection, and coronal sealing for prevention, and bleaching as a first-line treatment when needed.
Influence of arch form on the accuracy of digital workflow in all-on-four implant rehabilitation cases (an in vitro study)
BMC Oral Health · 2026 · Q1 · Open access
Tapered arch forms yield the highest trueness and precision in digital scans for All-on-4 implant cases, with the wave scanning strategy also improving precision.
Accessing Polyphenols Effect on Bond Strength and Dentin Enzymatic Degradation
Clinical and Experimental Dental Research · 2026 · Q1
Dentin treated with quercetin or resveratrol showed preserved adhesive strength for up to 1 year and resistance to collagenase degradation, similar to chlorhexidine.
Recently added
Analysis of the efficacy of AngelAligner A6 mandibular advancer and Twin Block in the treatment of class II malocclusion in growing patients: a prospective clinical study
BMC Oral Health · 2026 · Q1
The AngelAligner A6 mandibular advancer and Twin Block appliances achieved similar skeletal correction in Class II malocclusion, advancing the mandible by ~2.2° (SNB angle) and correcting 85-90% of cases, while standard AngelAligners corrected 70% with less advancement (1.2° SNB).
Tooth wear and obesity: investigating the impact of BMI, waist circumference, and oral health-related quality of life
Scientific Reports · 2026 · Q1
Higher BMI and waist circumference are significantly associated with increased tooth wear severity (BEWE scores ≥ 14) in Pakistani adults, though overall oral health quality of life (OHRQoL) did not significantly differ across wear categories.
Can preheated resin composite optimize bond strength and film thickness for indirect adhesive restorations?
BMC Oral Health · 2026 · Q1
Preheating resin composite to lute indirect restorations yielded bond strength comparable to dual-cure resin cement, but film thickness remained above the clinically acceptable limit.
Optimizing Complete-Arch Implant Rehabilitations: Comprehensive Review of Restorative Protocols
International Dental Journal · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
Digital impression techniques, including intraoral scanning with modified scan bodies, photogrammetry, and reverse scan bodies, show equivalent or superior accuracy to conventional methods for complete-arch implant restorations.
Effect of 3D superimposition software on intraoral scanner accuracy and monitoring outcome
Clinical Oral Investigations · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
3D superimposition software significantly affects intraoral scanner (IOS) accuracy metrics, with Control X yielding higher (more conservative) deviation values compared to other tested software.
Comparative accuracy of three orthodontic software platforms for mesiodistal tooth-width measurements and bolton analyses in patients with mild to moderate crowding: A retrospective study
International Orthodontics · 2026 · Q1
3Shape OrthoAnalyzer® most accurately measured mesiodistal tooth width compared to physical calipers, with all tested software platforms showing statistically significant but subclinical differences (<0.25 mm) in measurements.
Over-insertion of orthodontic mini-implants in the maxilla: A systematic review of maxillary sinus, nasal floor and incisive canal perforations
International Orthodontics · 2026 · Q1
Maxillary mini-implant over-insertion is common, with sinus perforation occurring in 8-78.3% of cases and incisive canal/nasal floor perforation in up to 25% and 21.2% of subjects, respectively.
Evaluation of the Effect of Kinesiology Taping on Pain and Swelling After Orthognathic Surgery
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery · 2026 · Q2
Kinesiology taping applied to one side of the face after orthognathic surgery significantly reduced edema by day 5 post-op, specifically between the angulus-labial commissure and lateral canthus-angulus points.
Journals in this field
The journals that publish most of this field’s papers. Quartile (Q1–Q4), SJR and h-index are from SCImago Journal Rank; “in this field” is how many of the journal’s pooled papers belong here. What is a Q1 journal? · What is the h-index?
| Journal | Quartile | SJR | h-index | In this field | Summaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC Oral Health | Q1 | — | 89 | 7 | 33 |
| Clinical Oral Investigations | Q1 | 1.00 | 117 | 3 | 4 |
| International Endodontic Journal | Q1 | 2.00 | 165 | 2 | 17 |
| Journal of Craniofacial Surgery | Q2 | — | 94 | 2 | 7 |
| Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research | Q1 | — | 75 | 2 | 3 |
| Applied Sciences (Switzerland) | Q2 | — | 197 | 2 | 22 |
| Dentistry Journal | Q1 | — | 50 | 2 | 8 |
| Bioengineering | Q2 | — | 83 | 2 | 6 |
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