Impact Factor
2.88
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.86
235 total citations
h5-index
19
h5 depth signal
Cited share
58.9%
76 of 129
Total citations
235
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.73
External metric anchor
Self-citation
4.3%
10 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Germany
236
Turkey
118
Brazil
52
China
42
Italy
34
Citing Fields of Research
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
562
Cosmetic Surgery
35
Musculoskeletal Disorders
26
Shape Memory Alloys
25
Osteopathies
22
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
4,255
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
129
76 cited publications
Last 12 months
73
6.1 publications/month
Open access share
32.9%
24 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Germany
236 citing publications
Leading citing field
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
562 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v57n1, 1996-
v57n1, 1996-
v57n1, 1996-v61n2, 2000
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kieferorthopädie
Broad Categories
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
MeSH Descriptors
Orthodontics
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
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DOI 10.1007/s00056-026-00699-x
Open DOI
Trends in orthodontic treatment prevalence in Switzerland
Background: Orthodontic treatment is increasingly common across Europe, but little is known about long-term population trends and social disparities in Switzerland, where orthodontic care is mainly privately financed. Objective: To exami...
03
DOI 10.1007/s00056-026-00698-y
Open DOI
Pain assessment using prostaglandin E2 levels in passive self-ligating and conventional fixed appliances
Objective To evaluate pain differences using prostaglandin (PGE2) levels and visual analog scale (VAS) scores with passive self-ligating appliances (PSLA) and conventional fixed appliances (CFA). Materials and methods Twenty-two eligible...
04
DOI 10.1007/s00056-026-00696-0
Open DOI
External root resorption prevalence on adjacent teeth associated with maxillary impacted canines in CBCT images
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06
07
DOI 10.1007/s00056-026-00692-4
Open DOI
Functional appliances and airway in class II malocclusion
Purpose: The potential influence of functional appliances on respiratory health has recently gained attention, though evidence remains inconsistent. This umbrella review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of functional appliances on ...
08
DOI 10.1007/s00056-026-00694-2
Open DOI
Comparative evaluation of metal ion release and corrosion resistance of orthodontic archwires in different mouthwashes
09
DOI 10.1007/s00056-026-00693-3
Open DOI
Are the results of the Wits appraisal clinically interchangeable when evaluating 2D and 3D images?
Purpose: To assess whether the results of the Wits appraisal derived from two- (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) images of the same cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) acquisition are numerically interchangeable and to quantify diagnostic...
10
DOI 10.1007/s00056-026-00687-1
Open DOI
Effectiveness of aligners to correct vertical malocclusions in adult patients
Introduction Aligners represent an important further development in orthodontic practice. The improvement of their biomechanical features has allowed treatment of more complex malocclusions. Vertical malocclusions are among the most diff...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Also issued online.
In English and German.