Publications

Dr. Nikhillesh Vaiid is a prominent researcher and clinician in the field of orthodontics, with a strong focus on advancing treatment methodologies and improving patient outcomes. His publications span a variety of topics, including innovative orthodontic techniques, digital orthodontics, craniofacial growth patterns, and the integration of new materials in dental appliances. Dr. Vaiid’s work is widely recognized for its emphasis on evidence-based practices, as well as its contribution to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of orthodontic care. His research is aimed at refining clinical protocols and providing insights into the biological and mechanical aspects of orthodontic treatment.

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Dr. Nikhillesh Vaiid’s publications in orthodontics focus on innovative treatment techniques, digital advancements, and new materials in orthodontic care. His research emphasizes evidence-based practices, improving patient outcomes, and refining clinical protocols for enhanced treatment efficiency.

Aligners

Clear Aligner Therapy Concerns: Addressing Discrepancies Between Digitally Anticipated Outcomes and Clinical Ground Realities. Turkish Journal of Orthodontics 37 (2)

Pink esthetic score evaluation of gingival esthetics after clear aligner treatment of palatally impacted canines. Journal of clinical orthodontics: JCO 58 (7), 1000

Does age influence deep overbite correction with Invisalign? A prospective study evaluating mandibular incisor intrusion in adolescents vs adults. The Angle Orthodontist 94 (2), 145-150,2024.

What percentage of patients switch from Invisalign to braces? A retrospective study evaluating the conversion rate, number of refinement scans, and length of treatment American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 163 (4), 526-530.2023.

Clear Aligner Therapy: Evidence, Eloquence and Reality. Journal of Korean Dental Science 16 (2), 115-127.

Customized adjuncts with clear aligner therapy: “ The Golden Circle Model” explained! Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists 11 (6), 216-225.2022

Clear aligner therapy in contemporary orthodontics: A scoping review of scholarly literature. APOS Trends Orthod, doi: 10.25259/APOS_215_2022.

D Thakkar, A Benattia, YM Bichu, B Zou, JF Aristizabal, D Fadia, NR Vaid. Seamless Workflows for In-House Aligner Fabrication. Seminars in Orthodontics 29 (1), 17-24.2023.

Distalization using efficient attachment protocol in clear aligner therapy—A case report. Clinical Case Reports 11 (1), e6854.2022. -

Seamless Workflows for In-House Aligner Fabrication. Seminars in Orthodontics 29 (1), 17-24.2023.

Efficacy of Anterior Tooth Simulations with Clear Aligner Therapy-A Retrospective Cohort study of Invisalign and Flash Aligner Systems. The Open Dentistry Journal 16 (1).2022.

Hybridaligner-Therapie unter Verwendung einer modifizierten C-Gaumenplatte zur Non-Extraktionsbehandlung bei bignather dentoalveolärer Protrusion: Kasuistiken.Kieferorthopädie: die Zeitschrift für die Praxis 37 (4).2023.

Overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses assessing the predictability and clinical effectiveness of clear aligner therapy. Dentistry Review 3 (4), 100074.2024

Does age influence deep overbite correction with Invisalign? A prospective study evaluating mandibular incisor intrusion in adolescents vs adults. The Angle Orthodontist,2023.

Correção de mordida aberta anterior usando um protocolo eficiente de alinhadores transparentes com attachments: relato de caso. Revista Clínica de Ortodontia Dental Press 21 (6).2021.

Clinical application of Clear Aligner Treatment (CAT) in the Surgery-First Orthognathic Approach (SFOA) Seminars in Orthodontics 28 (4), 334-346.2022.

Correction of anterior open bite of varying severity using clear aligner therapy—A case series. Clinical Case Reports 10 (8), e6277. 2022.

Invisalign treatment with mandibular advancement: A retrospective cohort cephalometric appraisal. J Clin Imaging Sci 2022; 12:42.

Hybrid mechanics for early interceptive treatment of anterior crossbite. Journal of Aligner Orthodontics 2021;5(3):107–115.

Outcomes of Dental Monitoring® with Invisalign® clear aligners: A retrospective cohort study. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthop. February 2021.

Effect of clear aligner wear protocol on the efficacy of tooth movement: A randomized clinical trial. Angle Orthodontist- Angle 071520-630R.2020.

A prospective follow-up study on the efficacy of tooth movement with Invisalign. AJODO 2020

Clinical outcomes and patient perspectives of Dental Monitoring Go Live with Invisalign -A retrospective study. Progress in Orthodontics 2020 PIOR-D 20-00084R1.

The emperor’s new clothes! APOS Trends Orthod 2019;9(1):1-3. - The emperor’s new clothes! APOS Trends Orthod 2019;9(1):1-3. -

Artificial Intelligence, Research Protocols and Orthodontic Guidelines

Clinical audit of an artificial intelligence (AI) empowered smile simulation system: a prospective clinical trial. Scientific Reports 14 (1), 19385

Understanding critical thinking in orthodontic residency to transform novices to experts N Vaiid, SM Adel.Seminars in Orthodontics.

Decoding Academic Success: Navigating Publication Metrics, Evaluation Agencies, and the Scholar's Odyssey in Orthodontics. Seminars in Orthodontics.

Content analysis of AI-generated (ChatGPT) responses concerning orthodontic clear aligners. Angle Orthod 2024

Do statistical heterogeneity methods impact the results of meta- analyses? A meta epidemiological study.Plos one 19 (3), e0298526

Orthodontic educational landscape in the contemporary context: Insights from educators. Seminars in Orthodontics,2024.

Decoding Academic Success: Navigating Publication Metrics, Evaluation Agencies, and the Scholar's Odyssey in Orthodontics. Seminars in Orthodontics,2024.

What are orthodontic residents perusing on social media? A cross-sectional survey. Seminars in Orthodontics, Volume 29, Issue 4, 382 – 389,2023.

Contemporary Orthodontic Workflows: A Panacea for Efficiency?Seminars in Orthodontics 29 (1), 1-3. 2023.

World Federation of Orthodontists guidelines for postgraduate orthodontic education. Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists 12 (2), 41-49.2023.

Orthodontics in the era of social media: An interview with orthodontic journal editors. Seminars in Orthodontics, December 2023.

Orthodontic Evidence: A Q&A Handbook. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.2023.

Orthodontic board certifications: Global perspectives, challenges, and evolving trends. Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists,

Artificial Intelligence driven Orthodontic Care : a quest towards utopia? Seminars in Orthodontics 27(2),57-61,2021.

Use of Artificial Intelligence to predict outcomes of non-extraction treatment of Class II malocclusions. Seminars in Orthodontics 27(2),87-95.2021.

Use of Neural Network model to examine post-operative infections following orthognathic surgeries in the United States. Seminars in Orthodontics 27(2),130-137.2021.

AIDRM of orthodontic patients : Clinical applicability and rationale. Seminars in Orthodontics 27(2),138-156.2021.

An artificial intelligence based referral application to optimize orthodontic referrals in a public oral healthcare system. Seminars in Orthodontics 27(2),157-163.2021.

Applications of artificial intelligence and Machine learning in orthodontics:a scoping review. Progress in Orthodontics 2022(1).

World Federation of Orthodontists : An orthodontic umbrella organization coordinating activities and pooling resources. JWFO 9(2020)S3-S14.

Remote monitoring and “Tele-orthodontics”: Concept, scope and applications. Semin Orthod. 2018; 24:470-481.

Undergraduate orthodontic education: Is there a slip between the cup and the lip? APOS Trends Orthod 2015; 5:91-3.

Orthodontics in the “Conceptual Age” from left to the right: A future that promises to be bright! APOS Trends Orthod 2014; 4:28-9.-

Application of evidence in teaching and clinical protocols: Do we still nurture the “ostrich mindset”? APOS Trends Orthod 2014; 4:1-2.

Digital Orthodontics

A virtual workflow for new patient consultation, engagement and education in orthodontics. Seminars in Orthodontics 29 (1), 109-115. 2023

AR Zaher. Quantifying maxillary anterior tooth movement in digital orthodontics: Does the choice of the superimposition software matter? Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists 12 (5), 187-196.2023.

TIP, TORQUE & ROTATIONS: How accurately do digital superimposition software packages quantify tooth movement? Prog Orthod.23, 8 (2022).

Digital model superimpositions: are different software algorithms equally accurate in quantifying linear tooth movements? BMC Oral Health 22, 103 (2022).

The World Wide Web of orthodontics- A comprehensive narrative on teledentistry pertaining to the orthodontics of the 21st century. J Orthodont Sci 2022;1115).

Robotic Applications in Orthodontics: Changing the Face of Contemporary Clinical Care. BioMed Research International 2021(7):1-16.

The last decade in orthodontics: A scoping review of the hits, misses and the near misses! Semin Orthod 2019;25(4):339-355.

Accuracy of digital predictions with CAD/CAM labial and lingual appliances: A retrospective cohort study. Semin Orthod 2018; 24:393-406.

Evaluating the accuracy of facial models obtained from volume wrapping: 2 D images on CBCT versus 3D on CBCT. Semin. Orthod 2018; 24:443-450.

Evaluating the accuracy of cephalometric measurements made on hand traced 2D cephalograms, digitally traced 2D cephalograms and digitally traced 3D cephalograms from CBCT: A comparison study. Acta Sci Dent Sci 2018;2(12):104-109.

Digital technologies in orthodontics–An update. Semin Orthod. 2018;24(4):373-375.

The World of Orthodontic apps. APOS Trends Orthod. 2017; 7:73-9.

Role of cranial base morphology in determining Skeletal Antero-Posterior Relationship of Jaws. JIOS, J Ind Orthod Soc. Vol. 47, 4_suppl1: pp. 245-248,2013.

Up in the Air: Orthodontic technology unplugged! APOS Trends Orthod 2017; 7:1-5.

Clinical Protocols and Outcomes

Why do patients transition between orthodontic appliances? A qualitative analysis of patient decision-making. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2023; 00: 1-8. Doi:10.1111/ocr.12750.

Maxillary Expansion: A Comparison of Damon Self-Ligating Bracket Therapy with MARPE and PAOO.BioMed Research International. Vol 2022,Article ID 1974467.May 2022.

Alveolar bone changes after molar protraction in young adults with missing mandibular second premolars or first molars. Angle Orthod 2022; 92:64-72.

The effect of vestibular, lingual and Aligner appliances on the quality of life of adult patients during initial stages of orthodontic treatment. Progress in Orthodontics (2021)22:3.doi.org/10.1186/s40510-020-00346-0.

Accuracy of three different customized lingual orthodontic appliance systems in achieving predicted results on maxillary anterior teeth :A retrospective Cohort Study. Journal of Orthodontic Science.10(1). August 2021.

A Staged Expansion Screw Protocol to Retract the Premaxilla In BCLP Infants with Delayed Nasoalveolar Molding. The Journal of Clinical Paediatric Dentistry. Volume 45, Number 2/2021.

Smartphone applications used in orthodontics : A scoping review of Orthodontic literature. JWFO 9(2020) S67-S73.

What is the best soft-tissue reference plane to quantify lip change in bimaxillary protrusion cases? A retrospective cohort study. APOS Trends Orthod 2020;10(3):178-84.

Short-term cone-beam computed tomography evaluation of maxillary third molar changes after total arch distalization in adolescents. AJODO 2019;155(2):191-197.

Factors associated with spontaneous mesialization of impacted third molars after second molar protraction. Angle Orthod (2020) 90 (2): 181–186.

Integrating Experience Economy into Orthodontic Practice Managaement: A current perspective on internal marketing. Semin Orthod. 2016 Vol. 22, Issue 4, p301–309.

Mind your business: Global Orthodontic Practice Patterns and management protocols: Lessons, strategies, and some crystal gazing! Semin Orthod, Vol. 22, Issue 4, p239–243.2016.

Class II treatment with functional appliances: A meta-analysis of short-term treatment effects. Semin Orthod 2014. Vol. 20, Issue 4, p324–33.- short abstract

Doshi Plaque accumulation and Streptococcus Mutans levels around self-ligating bracket clips and elastomeric modules: A randomized controlled trial. APOS Trends Orthod. 2015; 5:97-102.

Shyness, Self – Esteem, Dental Disharmony & Orthodontic Treatment. Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology,28,246-251.0302-2582,2001.

Biology and Orthodontics

White Spot Lesions: Biomaterials, Workflows and Protocols.Seminars in Orthodontics 29 (1), 68-78.2023.

The effect of alpha binaural beat music on orthodontic pain after initial archwire placement: A randomized controlled trial.Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics 27.2023.

Opções de tratamento ortodôntico em paciente com variante genética extremamente rara de displasia cleidocraniana. Revista Clínica de Ortodontia Dental Press 21 (2).2021.

Platelet-rich derivatives for accelerating the rate of orthodontic tooth movement – a systematic review and meta-analysis. APOS Trends Orthod, doi: 10.25259/ APOS_6_2022.

Orthodontic treatment options in a patient with an extremely rare genetic variant of cleidocranial dysplasia.Revista-Clinica-de-Ortodontia-Dental-Press-1676-6849.

Review and case report of the treatment in a young girlwith primary failure of eruption. Clin Case Rep. 2022;10:e05632.

Use of Laser in Sleep Disorders: A Review on Low Laser Uvulopalatoplasty. February 2021.Sleep Disorders 2021(4):1-8.

Optimal use of a panoramic radiograph as a screening tool for condylar resorption in patients undergoing active orthodontic treatment: A case series. J Clin Imaging Sci 2020;10:65.

Assessing accelerated tooth movement techniques on their own catabolic merits – A review. J World Fed Orthod 2018; 7:122-127.

Products, Procedures…or a Pipe Dream? A Reality Check on the Game called “Accelerated Orthodontics”! APOS Trends Orthod 2015; 5:53-5.

Spot on orthodontics! Pun intended: The impact of white spot lesions on 21st century orthodontics. APOS Trends Orthod 2014; 4:148-50

Clinical Excellence

Gummy smiles: Etiologies, diagnoses & formulating a clinically effective treatment Protocol. Seminars in Orthodontics, 2024.

Alveolar bone exostoses following orthodontic treatment. Diagnostic considerations and clinical management. Clinical Case Reports 11 (3), e7000.2023.

Nonsurgical management of a severe atypical Class II using miniscrew anchorage, trans-palatal arch, and intrusion arch. Journal of clinical orthodontics: JCO 57 (4), 237-247.2023.

Molar protraction tube with multiple hooks. Journal of clinical orthodontics: JCO 57 (3), 187-188.2022.

Orthodontic management of bilateral ectopic and transposed canines using mini-implant assisted rapid palatal expander and an implant-borne distalizer. AJO-DO Clinical Companion 3 (1), 55-69.2022.

Molar Protraction on an adult with severe high angle Class III malocclusion and knife edge residual ridges. June 2021, Orthodontic Waves.

Venugopal Adith, Vaid NR. Inter-arch Traction Strategy for Palatal Cuspid Impactions.J. Contemp.Dental Practice (2020):10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2972. XX(X):1-4.

The non-invasive improvement of an occlusal cant: Case Report. Clin Ortho.2020.Aug-Sept;19(4):145-52.

Occlusal Plane Control in a Hyperdivergent Adult Class II Division 2 Patient: Judicious Use of Fixed Functional Appliance and Mini-implants’ _20349.Journal of Clinical Orthodontics 2022.

Treating a severe iatrogenic gingival expousure and lip incompetence-a challenge worthwhile. International Orthodontics(2020).doi.org/10.1016/j.ortho2020.09.001.

Physiologic Mid Treatment Tooth Movement as a Correction Strategy for Iatrogenic Root Exposure. Case Reports in Dentistry,Volume 2020,Article ID 8841009.

Mini Implants for management of Vertical Maxillary Excess: a case report. SLOS Sri Lankan Orthod. Journal, January-2020.

Rapid Prototyping as an Adjunct for Auto transplantation of Impacted Teeth in the Esthetic Zone Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, JCO Vol.49.11(711) Nov 2015.

Incognito Lite lingual appliance: Enhancing the scope of targeted mechanics with customized CAD CAM therapy. APOS Trends Orthod 2015; 5:120-3.

A Traction arch for mandibular impacted canines and premolars. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, JCO Vol.48.3(191) March 2014.

I-Pontics for CAD/CAM Aligners JIOS, J Ind Orthod Soc. Vol. 47, 3: pp. 169-170,2013.