Tommaso Castroflorio

4.8k total citations · 2 hit papers
81 papers, 3.3k citations indexed

About

Tommaso Castroflorio is a scholar working on Complementary and Manual Therapy, Orthodontics and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Tommaso Castroflorio has authored 81 papers receiving a total of 3.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 55 papers in Complementary and Manual Therapy, 50 papers in Orthodontics and 25 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in Tommaso Castroflorio's work include Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (55 papers), Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (49 papers) and dental development and anomalies (23 papers). Tommaso Castroflorio is often cited by papers focused on Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (55 papers), Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (49 papers) and dental development and anomalies (23 papers). Tommaso Castroflorio collaborates with scholars based in Italy, United States and Denmark. Tommaso Castroflorio's co-authors include Andrea Deregibus, Gabriele Rossini, Simone Parrini, C Debernardi, Giovanni Cugliari, Daniele Manfredini, Dario Farina, Francesco Garino, Pierangiola Bracco and Andrea Bargellini and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, BioMed Research International and Materials.

In The Last Decade

Tommaso Castroflorio

78 papers receiving 3.2k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Efficacy of clear aligners in controlling orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review

2014 538 citations Gabriele Rossini, Simone Parrini et al. The Angle Orthodontist profile →
Predictability of orthodontic tooth movement with aligners: effect of treatment design

2023 78 citations Tommaso Castroflorio, Simone Parrini et al. Progress in Orthodontics profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Tommaso Castroflorio Italy	32	2.1k	2.0k	801	794	493	81	3.3k
Mauro Farella New Zealand	39	1.7k 0.8×	2.0k 1.0×	1.0k 1.3×	484 0.6×	798 1.6×	185	4.5k
Andrea Deregibus Italy	29	1.7k 0.8×	1.4k 0.7×	684 0.9×	705 0.9×	325 0.7×	77	2.9k
Shouichi Miyawaki Japan	31	1.7k 0.8×	1.4k 0.7×	801 1.0×	788 1.0×	559 1.1×	127	3.3k
Luca Lombardo Italy	31	2.4k 1.1×	1.5k 0.8×	1.1k 1.3×	709 0.9×	230 0.5×	201	3.2k
Simona Tecco Italy	36	1.6k 0.8×	1.3k 0.7×	1.0k 1.3×	280 0.4×	330 0.7×	146	3.3k
Gíuseppe Siciliani Italy	34	2.4k 1.1×	1.4k 0.7×	1.1k 1.4×	845 1.1×	178 0.4×	141	3.3k
Greg J. Huang United States	27	2.1k 1.0×	1.4k 0.7×	927 1.2×	651 0.8×	229 0.5×	91	3.0k
Ambra Michelotti Italy	43	1.7k 0.8×	3.5k 1.8×	661 0.8×	270 0.3×	1.4k 2.9×	173	5.2k
Toru Deguchi Japan	28	2.5k 1.2×	1.4k 0.7×	1.5k 1.9×	951 1.2×	211 0.4×	88	3.2k
Bengt Ingervall Sweden	39	3.0k 1.4×	2.9k 1.5×	1.2k 1.4×	717 0.9×	464 0.9×	130	4.8k

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20 of 20 papers shown

Castroflorio, Tommaso, et al.. (2025). Proton‐Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Metabolomics of Gingival Crevicular Fluid During Orthodontic Tooth Movement With Aligners. Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research. 28(4). 670–679.

Gallo, Vittorio, et al.. (2024). Predictability of maxillary dentoalveolar expansion with clear aligners in patients with mixed dentition. The Korean Journal of Orthodontics. 55(2). 85–94. 2 indexed citations

Abate, Andrea, et al.. (2024). Comparison of Mechanical Behavior of Clear Aligner and Rapid Palatal Expander on Transverse Plane: An In Vitro Study. Bioengineering. 11(2). 103–103. 7 indexed citations

Migliorati, Marco, et al.. (2024). Accuracy of orthodontic movements with 3D printed aligners: A prospective observational pilot study. The Korean Journal of Orthodontics. 54(3). 160–170. 9 indexed citations

Garino, Francesco, et al.. (2024). Biomechanics of tooth rotation in clear aligner therapy. Seminars in Orthodontics. 32(1). 131–142. 1 indexed citations

Perillo, Letizia, Fabrizia d’Apuzzo, Vincenzo Grassia, et al.. (2023). Factors Affecting Patient Compliance during Orthodontic Treatment with Aligners: Motivational Protocol and Psychological Well-Being. Turkish Journal of Orthodontics. 36(2). 87–93. 7 indexed citations

Castroflorio, Tommaso, et al.. (2020). Impact of clear aligner therapy on tooth pain and masticatory muscle soreness. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. 47(12). 1521–1529. 16 indexed citations

Castroflorio, Tommaso, et al.. (2020). Evaluation of masticatory muscle response to clear aligner therapy using ambulatory electromyographic recording. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 159(1). e25–e33. 25 indexed citations

Giorgi, I., Tommaso Castroflorio, Giovanni Cugliari, & Andrea Deregibus. (2018). Does occlusal splint affect posture? A randomized controlled trial. CRANIO®. 38(4). 264–272. 14 indexed citations

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Castroflorio, Tommaso, Andrea Bargellini, Gabriele Rossini, Giovanni Cugliari, & Andrea Deregibus. (2017). Sleep bruxism and related risk factors in adults: A systematic literature review. Archives of Oral Biology. 83. 25–32. 61 indexed citations

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Rossini, Gabriele, Simone Parrini, Tommaso Castroflorio, Andrea Deregibus, & C Debernardi. (2016). Diagnostic accuracy and measurement sensitivity of digital models for orthodontic purposes: A systematic review. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 149(2). 161–170. 156 indexed citations

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Castroflorio, Tommaso, et al.. (2016). Biochemical markers of bone metabolism during early orthodontic tooth movement with aligners. The Angle Orthodontist. 87(1). 74–81. 46 indexed citations

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Giorgi, I., Tommaso Castroflorio, B. Sartoris, & Andrea Deregibus. (2016). The use of conventional transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in chronic facial myalgia patients. Clinical Oral Investigations. 21(1). 275–280. 17 indexed citations

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Ravera, Serena, et al.. (2016). Maxillary molar distalization with aligners in adult patients: a multicenter retrospective study. Progress in Orthodontics. 17(1). 12–12. 147 indexed citations

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Castroflorio, Tommaso, Deborah Falla, Gianluca Martino Tartaglia, Chiarella Sforza, & Andrea Deregibus. (2012). Myoelectric manifestations of jaw elevator muscle fatigue and recovery in healthy and TMD subjects. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. 39(9). 648–658. 28 indexed citations

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Castroflorio, Tommaso, et al.. (2007). The Orthodontic Treatment of TMD Patients: EMG Effects of a Functional Appliance. CRANIO®. 25(3). 206–212. 8 indexed citations

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Ferrario, Virgilio F., Maria Grazia Piancino, Claudia Dellavia, et al.. (2006). Quantitative Analysis of the Variability of Unilateral Chewing Movements in Young Adults. CRANIO®. 24(4). 274–282. 20 indexed citations

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Piancino, Maria Grazia, et al.. (2005). Surface EMG of jaw‐elevator muscles and chewing pattern in complete denture wearers. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. 32(12). 863–870. 47 indexed citations

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Castroflorio, Tommaso, Dario Farina, A. Bottin, et al.. (2005). Non‐invasive assessment of motor unit anatomy in jaw‐elevator muscles. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. 32(10). 708–713. 28 indexed citations

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Castroflorio, Tommaso, et al.. (2004). Effects of a functional appliance on masticatory muscles of young adults suffering from muscle‐related temporomandibular disorders. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. 31(6). 524–529. 22 indexed citations

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