Mowaffak A Ajaj

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Selected research works

Up to 100 highly cited works; DOI links open the original research. Counts reflect the collected record, not real-time citation totals.

1. Effectiveness of minimally invasive surgical procedures in the acceleration of tooth movement: a systematic review and meta-analysis

   2016 · 134 citations

2. Evaluation of piezocision and laser-assisted flapless corticotomy in the acceleration of canine retraction: a randomized controlled trial

   2018 · 121 citations

3. The effectiveness of traditional corticotomy vs flapless corticotomy in miniscrew-supported en-masse retraction of maxillary anterior teeth in patients with Class II Division 1 malocclusion: A single-centered, randomized controlled clinical trial

   2020 · 55 citations

4. Evaluation of treatment outcomes of en masse retraction with temporary skeletal anchorage devices in comparison with two-step retraction with conventional anchorage in patients with dentoalveolar protrusion: A systematic review and meta-analysis

   2018 · 55 citations

5. Evaluation of the effectiveness of piezocision-assisted flapless corticotomy in the retraction of four upper incisors: A randomized controlled clinical trial

   2019 · 51 citations

6. The impact of non-extraction orthodontic treatment on oral health-related quality of life: clear aligners versus fixed appliances—a randomized controlled trial

   2022 · 45 citations

7. Evaluation of rapid versus slow maxillary expansion in early adolescent patients with skeletal maxillary constriction using cone-beam computed tomography: A short-term follow-up randomized controlled trial

   2022 · 37 citations

8. En-masse Retraction of Upper Anterior Teeth in Adult Patients with Maxillary or Bimaxillary Dentoalveolar Protrusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

   2019 · 37 citations

9. Evaluation of patient-centered outcomes associated with the acceleration of canine retraction by using minimally invasive surgical procedures: A randomized clinical controlled trial

   2020 · 33 citations

10. Evaluation of Bone Thickness and Density in the Lower Incisors’ Region in Adults with Different Types of Skeletal Malocclusion using Cone-beam Computed Tomography

    2015 · 33 citations

11. Evaluation of the acceleration, skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of low-level laser therapy combined with fixed posterior bite blocks in children with skeletal anterior open bite: A three-arm randomised controlled trial

    2021 · 32 citations

12. Low-level laser therapy effectiveness in reducing initial orthodontic archwire placement pain in premolars extraction cases: a single-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial

    2020 · 31 citations

13. The Accuracy and Reproducibility of Linear Measurements Made on CBCT-derived Digital Models

    2016 · 24 citations

14. The Efficacy of Accelerating Orthodontic Tooth Movement by Combining Self-Ligating Brackets With One or More Acceleration Methods: A Systematic Review

    2022 · 19 citations

15. Effect of fluoride-releasing resin composite in white spot lesions prevention: a single-centre, split-mouth, randomized controlled trial

    2017 · 19 citations

16. Assessment of Patient-Centered Outcomes When Treating Maxillary Constriction Using a Slow Removable Versus a Rapid Fixed Expansion Appliance in the Adolescence Period: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    2022 · 17 citations

17. Assessment of Facial Soft Tissue Dimensions in Adult Patients with Different Sagittal Skeletal Classes using Cone beam Computed Tomography

    2016 · 17 citations

18. Patient Satisfaction Following Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review

    2024 · 16 citations

19. Volumetric Analysis of the Jaws in Skeletal Class I and III Patients with Different Facial Divergence Using CBCT Imaging

    2022 · 16 citations

20. Evaluation of the Impact of Orthodontic Treatment on Patients' Self-Esteem: A Systematic Review

    2023 · 12 citations

21. Evaluation of the External Soft Tissue Changes Following the Correction of Class II Skeletal Malocclusion in the Adolescence Period Using Removable and Fixed Functional Appliances: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    2024 · 11 citations

22. Three-Dimensional Assessment of the Temporomandibular Joint Changes Following Reversed Twin Block Therapy of Patients With Skeletal Class III Malocclusion in Conjunction With the Photobiomodulation Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

    2022 · 11 citations

23. Evaluation of the Best Method for Orthodontic Correction of Skeletal Deep Bites in Growing Patients: A Systematic Review

    2024 · 6 citations

24. Patient-Reported Outcomes of Orthodontic Treatment for Mild Crowding With Modified Aligner Appliance With Nickel-Titanium Springs: A Prospective Cohort Study

    2024 · 4 citations

25. Effectiveness of Two Intensity Levels of Diode Laser in Debonding Metallic Brackets Regarding Enamel Surface Integrity and Pulpal Temperature: An Ex-Vivo Study

    2023 · 4 citations

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