Professor Mauro Farella

2025

Journal - Research Article

Horsnell, A., Farella, M., Tompkins, G., & Jansen van Vuuren, W.-A. (2025). Comparison of biofilm accumulation on conventional and CAD/CAM orthodontic band alloys (in vivo) and subsequent enamel demineralization (ex vivo). Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B, 113, e35573. doi: 10.1002/jbm.b.35573

Sim, D., & Farella, M. (2025). Methodological issues in current clear aligner research. Seminars in Orthodontics. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1053/j.sodo.2025.02.005

Wu, T., Farella, M., Guan, S., Cannon, R. D., & Mei, L. (2025). A national survey of the debonding protocols used by orthodontists in New Zealand. Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 41(1), 1-7. doi: 10.2478/aoj-2025-0001

Nguyen, K. T., Farella, M., Bennani, V., & Mei, L. (2025). Effect of biomechanical properties of perioral soft tissues on lip response to simulated protraction of upper front teeth. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/joor.13941

Journal - Research Other

Mo, C., Olliver, S., & Farella, M. (2025). Inferior alveolar nerve paraesthesia as a complication of non-surgical orthodontic treatment: Case report. New Zealand Dental Journal, 121(1), 31-35. [Case Study].

2024

Chapter in Book - Research

Michelotti, A., Farella, M., & Rongo, R. (2024). The role of the orthodontist in managing disorders of the temporomandibular joint. In V. Krishnan & A. M. Kuijpers-Jagtman (Eds.), Integrated clinical orthodontics. (2nd ed.) (pp. 493-514). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781119870081.ch21

Journal - Research Article

Mohammed, H., Morsi, A., Wafaie, K., Daniel, B. K., & Farella, M. (2024). Patients' perspectives of the long-term impact of orthodontic treatment: A qualitative study. Angle Orthodontist. Advance online publication. doi: 10.2319/031424-216.1

Wong, L., Firth, F., Fowler, P., Jack, H., Bennani, H., Noble Campbell, T., & Farella, M. (2024). Association of clinical, biomechanical, and psychosocial factors with smile dynamics in unilateral cleft lip:A multicenter observational study. Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/10556656241291649

Monk, J. H., Nanayakkara, T., Puwakdandawa, D., De Silva, H. L., & Farella, M. (2024). Assessing perceptions of orthognathic surgery outcomes: A study among dental and non-dental health professionals. Oral Surgery. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/ors.12919

Iodice, G., Ludwig, B., Polishchuk, E., Petruzzelli, R., Di Cunto, R., Husam, S., & Farella, M. (2024). Effect of post-printing curing time on cytotoxicity of direct printed aligners: A pilot study. Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/ocr.12819

Nichols, G. A. L., Broadbent, J. M., Olliver, S., Cai, C., Thomson, W. M., & Farella, M. (2024). Are changes in malocclusion associated with adulthood psychosocial well-being? American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2024.04.013

Kumar, Jr, R., Mohammed, H., Firth, F. A., Bennani, H., Halberstadt, J. B., & Farella, M. (2024). Smile dynamics: A comparative study of Fijians and NZ Europeans. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/joor.13699

Jin, C., Gray, A. R., Brunton, P. A., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2024). Effect of carbamide peroxide on biomechanical properties of vacuum-formed retainers: A split-mouth randomized controlled trial. Journal of Dentistry, 143, 104902. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104902

Pittar, N., Sicignano, A., Bardini, G., & Farella, M. (2024). Effect of orthodontic appliances on masticatory muscle activity. Seminars in Orthodontics. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1053/j.sodo.2023.12.014

Journal - Research Other

Vaiid, N., Venugopal, A., Gandedkar, N., Farella, M., Ali Darendeliler, M., Adel, S. M., & Nucci, L. (2024). Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH): The “Why, What and How” of decision making for orthodontists. Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.ejwf.2024.09.001

Mohammed, H., Daniel, B. K., & Farella, M. (2024). Smile analysis in dentistry and orthodontics: A review. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/03036758.2024.2316226

2023

Journal - Research Article

Pittar, N., Firth, F., Bennani, H., & Farella, M. (2023). The effect of passive clear aligners on masticatory muscle activity in adults with different levels of oral parafunction. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 50, 1409-1421. doi: 10.1111/joor.13575

Skilbeck, M. G., Cannon, R. D., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2023). The effect of surface roughening of orthodontic elastomers on hydrophobicity and in vitro adherence of Streptococcus gordonii. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 143, 105881. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105881

Mei, L., Kang, A., Jin, C., & Farella, M. (2023). An orthodontic tooth brushing technique to enhance oral hygiene in patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Dental Hygiene, 21(3), 634-640. doi: 10.1111/idh.12686

Lee, P. X. E., SoYeon, O., Mohamad Nor, N. N., Mei, L., Farella, M., & Prasad, S. (2023). Dietary experiences during fixed orthodontic treatment. Trends in Orthodontics. Advance online publication. doi: 10.25259/APOS_164_2022

Mohammed, H., Kumar, Jr, R., Bennani, H., Perry, J., Halberstadt, J. B., & Farella, M. (2023). Malocclusion severity and smile features: Is there an association? American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, 164(1), 14-23. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2022.10.023

Wang, D., Firth, F., Bennani, F., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2023). Immediate effect of clear aligners and fixed appliances on perioral soft tissues and speech. Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research, 26, 425-432. doi: 10.1111/ocr.12625

Kang, A., Firth, F. A., Antoun, J., Mei, L., Ali, A., & Farella, M. (2023). Three-dimensional digital assessment of typodont activations. Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research, 26, 285-296. doi: 10.1111/ocr.12611

Journal - Research Other

Prasad, S., & Farella, M. (2023). Wearables for personalized monitoring of masticatory muscle activity: Opportunities, challenges, and the future. Clinical Oral Investigations. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s00784-023-05127-7

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Jin, C., Mei, P., Farella, M., Brunton, P., & Gray, A. (2023, July). Can orthodontic clear retainers be used for tooth whitening? Verbal presentation at the Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Wong, L., Farella, M., Firth, F., Fowler, P., & Jack, H. (2023, July). Cleft project: The search for a confident smile. Verbal presentation at the Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Farella, M. (2023, July). Unlocking the bite: Myths and facts about Class II Division 2 malocclusion. Keynote presentation at the Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2022

Chapter in Book - Research

Barakat, N. J., Sabri, R., AbouJaoude, N., Firth, F., Farella, M., & Faulkner, R. F. (2022). Implants and orthodontics: A symbiotic partnership. In J. Beumer, III, R. F. Faulkner, K. C. Shah & B. M. Wu (Eds.), Fundamentals of implant dentistry (Vol. 1): Prosthodontic principles. (2nd ed.) (pp. 516-537). Batavia, IL: Quintessence Publishing.

Prasad, S., Farella, M., & Melsen, B. (2022). Treatment duration: Can it be shortened? In B. Melsen & C. Luzi (Eds.), Adult orthodontics. (2nd ed.) (pp. 438-445). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781119775805.ch20

Journal - Research Article

Smith, J. M., Weir, T., Kang, A., & Farella, M. (2022). Predictability of lower incisor tip using clear aligner therapy. Progress in Orthodontics, 23(1), 37. doi: 10.1186/s40510-022-00433-4

Shi, C., Feng, Y., Hsiao, Y.-C., Smith, J., Jin, C., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2022). Clear aligners brands and marketing claims: An overview of available information on the web. Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 38(2), 252-262. doi: 10.2478/aoj-2022-0025

Mohammed, H., Kumar, Jr, R., Bennani, H., Halberstadt, J. B., & Farella, M. (2022). Automated detection of smiles as discrete episodes. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 49, 1173-1180. doi: 10.1111/joor.13378

Yu, W. W., Goh, R., Cheong, E., Guan, G., Jin, C., Cannon, R. D., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2022). Prevalence of halitosis among young adults in Dunedin, New Zealand. International Journal of Dental Hygiene, 20, 700-707. doi: 10.1111/idh.12609

Prasad, S., Denotti, G., & Farella, M. (2022). Effect of prior knowledge about treatment on cephalometric measurements. Journal of Orthodontics, 49(4), 388-393. doi: 10.1177/14653125221094333

Olliver, S. J., Broadbent, J. M., Prasad, S., Cai, C., Thomson, W. M., & Farella, M. (2022). Changes in incisor relationship over the life course: Findings from a cohort study. Journal of Dentistry, 117, 103919. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2021.103919

Hodgkinson, D., Prasad, S., Antoun, J. S., Mei, L., & Farella, M. (2022). Biomechanical properties of the lips in a pre-orthodontic sample of adolescents and young adults. European Journal of Orthodontics, 44(2), 232-239. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjab053

Skilbeck, M. G., Mei, L., Mohammed, H., Cannon, R. D., & Farella, M. (2022). The effect of ligation methods on biofilm formation in patients undergoing multi-bracketed fixed orthodontic therapy: A systematic review. Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research, 25, 14-30. doi: 10.1111/ocr.12503

Journal - Research Other

Nichols, G. A. L., Broadbent, J. M., & Farella, M. (2022). Does malocclusion affect oral health-related quality of life? A review of the literature. New Zealand Dental Journal, 118(1), 27-39. [Review].

Mohammed, H., Daniel, B. K., Skilbeck, M., Kumar, Jr, R., Halberstadt, J. B., & Farella, M. (2022). A qualitative meta-synthesis of research into patients' past experiences and perceptions of orthodontic treatment outcomes. European Journal of Orthodontics, 44, 369-376. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjac008

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Mei, L., Shi, C., Feng, Y., Hsiao, Y. C., Smith, J., Jin, C., & Farella, M. (2022). Clear aligners brands and marketing claims: An overview of available information on the web. New Zealand Dental Journal, 118(4), (pp. 175-176). [Abstract]

Lee, S., Daniel, B., Farella, M., Mei, L., & Firth, F. (2022). Patients' experiences with orthodontic treatment through traditional fixed appliances, clear aligners and direct-to- consumer clear aligners: A qualitative study. New Zealand Dental Journal, 118(4), (pp. 175). [Abstract]

Pittar, N., Farella, M., & Firth, F. (2022). The effect of clear aligners on masticatory muscle activity in adults with and without high oral parafunction. New Zealand Dental Journal, 118(4), (pp. 174-175). [Abstract]

Nguyen, T., Bennani, V., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2022). Stereophotogrammetric analysis of lip changes induced by simulated incisor protraction. New Zealand Dental Journal, 118(4), (pp. 174). [Abstract]

2021

Journal - Research Article

Leask, M., Carleton, C., Leeke, B., Newman, T., Antoun, J., Farella, M., & Horsfield, J. (2021). Riboceine rescues auranofin-induced craniofacial defects in zebrafish. Antioxidants, 10, 1964. doi: 10.3390/antiox10121964

Idris, G., Smith, C., Galland, B., Taylor, R., Robertson, C. J., & Farella, M. (2021). Home-based monitoring of eating in adolescents: A pilot study. Nutrients, 13(12), 4354. doi: 10.3390/nu13124354

Itskovich, Y., Meikle, M. C., Cannon, R. D., Farella, M., Coates, D. E., & Milne, T. J. (2021). Differential behaviour and gene expression in 3D cultures of femoral- and calvarial-derived human osteoblasts under a cyclic compressive mechanical load. European Journal of Oral Sciences, 129, e12818. doi: 10.1111/eos.12818

Lin, W., Farella, M., Antoun, J. S., Topless, R. K., Merriman, T. R., & Michelotti, A. (2021). Factors associated with orthodontic pain. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 48, 1135-1143. doi: 10.1111/joor.13227

Ramanan, D., Palla, S., Bennani, H., Polonowita, A., & Farella, M. (2021). Oral behaviours and wake-time masseter activity in patients with masticatory muscle pain. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 48, 979-988. doi: 10.1111/joor.13219

Prasad, S., Ramanan, D., Bennani, H., Paulin, M., Cannon, R. D., Palla, S., & Farella, M. (2021). Associations among masticatory muscle activity, physical activity and self-reported oral behaviours in adult women. Clinical Oral Investigations, 25, 5049-5059. doi: 10.1007/s00784-021-03816-9

Prasad, S., Farella, M., Paulin, M., Yao, S., Zhu, Y., & Jansen van Vuuren, L. (2021). Effect of electrode characteristics on electromyographic activity of the masseter muscle. Journal of Electromyography & Kinesiology, 56, 102492. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102492

Idris, G., Smith, C., Galland, B., Taylor, R., Robertson, C. J., Bennani, H., & Farella, M. (2021). Relationship between chewing features and body mass index in young adolescents. Pediatric Obesity, 16, e12743. doi: 10.1111/ijpo.12743

Al-Ani, A. H., Antoun, J. S., Thomson, W. M., Topless, R., Merriman, T. R., & Farella, M. (2021). Common variants of EDA are associated with non-syndromic hypodontia. Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research, 24, 155-163. doi: 10.1111/ocr.12419

Journal - Research Other

Prasad, S., & Farella, M. (2021). Speed limits to orthodontic treatment: A review. New Zealand Dental Journal, 117(3), 113-125. [Review].

Torkan, S., Firth, F., Fleming, P. S., Kravitz, N. D., Farella, M., & Huang, G. J. (2021). Retention: Taking a more active role [Clinical]. British Dental Journal, 230(11), 731-738. doi: 10.1038/s41415-021-2952-9

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Farella, M. (2021, December). Orofacial pain: Pathophysiological aspects of masticatory muscle pain. Verbal presentation at the Pain@Otago Research Symposium, [Online].

2020

Journal - Research Article

Petterson, C. R., van Wichen, A. E., Antoun, J. S., Bennani, V., & Farella, M. (2020). Sports mouthguards: A review. New Zealand Dental Journal, 116(1), 21-27.

Olliver, S. J., Broadbent, J. M., Thomson, W. M., & Farella, M. (2020). Occlusal features and TMJ clicking: A 30-Year evaluation from a cohort study. Journal of Dental Research, 99(11), 1245-1251. doi: 10.1177/0022034520936235

Firth, F. A., Milne, T. J., Seo, B., & Farella, M. (2020). An in-vitro mechanical strain three-dimensional culture model: Periodontal ligament cell viability, apoptosis, and endoplasmic reticulum stress response. European Journal of Oral Sciences, 128, 120-127. doi: 10.1111/eos.12681

Au, J., Mei, L., Bennani, F., Kang, A., & Farella, M. (2020). Three-dimensional analysis of lip changes in response to simulated maxillary incisor advancement. Angle Orthodontist, 90(1), 118-124. doi: 10.2319/022219-134.1

Journal - Research Other

Kang, A., Musilli, M., & Farella, M. (2020). The six geometries revisited [Brief report]. Korean Journal of Orthodontics, 50(5), 356-359. doi: 10.4041/kjod.2020.50.5.356

Firth, F. A., Farrar, R., & Farella, M. (2020). Investigating orthodontic tooth movement: Challenges and future directions. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, 50(1), 67-79. doi: 10.1080/03036758.2019.1684957

Wu, J., Cannon, R. D., Ji, P., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2020). Halitosis: Prevalence, risk factors, sources, measurement, and treatment: A review of the literature. Australian Dental Journal, 65, 4-11. doi: 10.1111/adj.12725

2019

Journal - Research Article

Meredith, L., Mei, L., Farella, M., & Cannon, R. D. (2019). Bacterial adhesion to human enamel after enameloplasty. New Zealand Dental Journal, 115(3), 103-107.

Lee, S., Firth, F. A., Bennani, F., Harding, W., Farella, M., & Antoun, J. S. (2019). Evaluation of objective and subjective treatment outcomes in orthodontic cases treated with extraction of a mandibular incisor. Angle Orthodontist, 89(6), 862-867. doi: 10.2319/011018-25.1

Benic, G. Z., Farella, M., Morgan, X. C., Viswam, J., Heng, N. C., Cannon, R. D., & Mei, L. (2019). Oral probiotics reduce halitosis in patients wearing orthodontic braces: A randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Journal of Breath Research, 13, 036010. doi: 10.1088/1752-7163/ab1c81

Benson, P. E., Gilchrist, F., & Farella, M. (2019). The Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire (MIQ): Cross-sectional validation in a group of young people seeking orthodontic treatment in New Zealand. Dentistry, 7(1), 24. doi: 10.3390/dj7010024

Prasad, S., Paulin, M., Cannon, R. D., Palla, S., & Farella, M. (2019). Smartphone-assisted monitoring of masticatory muscle activity in freely moving individuals. Clinical Oral Investigations, 23, 3601-3611. doi: 10.1007/s00784-018-2785-3

Journal - Research Other

Firth, F., Bennani, F., Stacknik, S., & Farella, M. (2019). Orthodontic patient co-operation: A review of the clinician’s role in predicting and improving patient compliance. Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 35(1), 5-12. [Review].

Hodgkinson, D., Firth, F. A., & Farella, M. (2019). Effect of incisor retraction on facial aesthetics. Journal of Orthodontics, 46(1, Suppl.), 49-53. doi: 10.1177/1465312519840031

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Idris, G., Galland, B., Taylor, R., Robertson, C., & Farella, M. (2019). Eating fast and body mass index in young adolescents: Is there a relationship? New Zealand Dental Journal, 115, (pp. 164). [Abstract]

Lin, W., Antoun, J., Michelotti, A., Merriman, T., & Farella, M. (2019). Factors associated with orthodontic pain. New Zealand Dental Journal, 115, (pp. 163). [Abstract]

Olliver, S. J., Broadbent, J. M., & Farella, M. (2019). Occlusal features during adolescence and temporomandibular joint sounds thirty years later. New Zealand Dental Journal, 115, (pp. 163). [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Prasad, S., Paulin, M., Cannon, R., & Farella, M. (2019, August-September). Monitoring masticatory muscle activity by a smart-phone assisted wearable device. Verbal presentation at the Queenstown Molecular Biology (QMB) Meetings, Queenstown, New Zealand.

2018

Journal - Research Article

Ma, R., Hwang, K.-C., Murray, C., Thomson, W. M., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2018). Clinical dental noise and its association with the hearing thresholds of New Zealand dental students and clinical staff. New Zealand Dental Journal, 114(2), 73-78.

Chen, L., Liversidge, H., Chen, K., Farella, M., Sassani, S., Patel, D., … Brook, A. (2018). Delay in dental development and variations in root morphology are outcomes of the complex adaptive system associated with the numerical variation of hypodontia. International Journal of Design & Nature & Ecodynamics, 13(1), 101-106. doi: 10.2495/DNE-V13-N1-101-106

Al-Dujaili, M., Milne, T. J., Cannon, R. D., & Farella, M. (2018). Postnatal expression of chondrogenic and osteogenic regulatory factor mRNA in the rat condylar cartilage. Archives of Oral Biology, 93, 126-132. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2018.05.019

Sew Hoy, W., Antoun, J., Lin, W., Chandler, N., Merriman, T., & Farella, M. (2018). Ecological momentary assessment of pain in adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment using a smartphone app. Seminars in Orthodontics, 24(2), 209-216. doi: 10.1053/j.sodo.2018.04.002

Ma, Q., Bimal, P., Mei, L., Olliver, S., Farella, M., & Li, H. (2018). Temporomandibular condylar morphology in diverse maxillary–mandibular skeletal patterns: A 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography study. Journal of the American Dental Association, 149(7), 589-598. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2018.02.016

Nichols, G. A. L., Antoun, J. S., Fowler, P. V., Al-Ani, A. H., & Farella, M. (2018). Long-term changes in oral health-related quality of life of standard, cleft, and surgery patients after orthodontic treatment: A longitudinal study. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, 153(2), 224-231. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2017.06.018

Jin, C., Bennani, F., Gray, A., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2018). Survival analysis of orthodontic retainers. European Journal of Orthodontics, 40(5), 531-536. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjx100

Idris, G., Galland, B., Robertson, C. J., Gray, A., & Farella, M. (2018). Mandibular advancement appliances for sleep-disordered breathing in children: A randomized crossover clinical trial. Journal of Dentistry, 71, 9-17. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2018.01.006

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Nichols, G., Dobbs, B., Schultz, M., Barclay, M., & Farella, M. (2018). Simultaneous monitoring of intraoral and oesophageal acidity: Is there an association? European Journal of Orthodontics, 40(5), (pp. e151). doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjy060

Low, A., Mei, L., Meredith, L., Antoun, J., & Farella, M. (2018). Bacterial adhesion to tooth enamel of different roughness. European Journal of Orthodontics, 40(5), (pp. e130). doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjy060

Lin, W., Sew Hoy, W., Antoun, J., & Farella, M. (2018). Ecological momentary assessment of pain in adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment using a smartphone application. European Journal of Orthodontics, 40(5), (pp. e126). doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjy060

Carleton, C., Antoun, J., Low, A., Horsfield, J., & Farella, M. (2018). A novel model for exploring causes and treatment of craniofacial birth defects. European Journal of Orthodontics, 40(5), (pp. e51). doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjy060

Olliver, S., Broadbent, J., Antoun, J., Thomson, W. M., & Farella, M. (2018). Is a posterior crossbite a risk factor for temporomandibular joint clicking? European Journal of Orthodontics, 40(5), (pp. e19-e20). doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjy060

Mei, L., Benic, G., Cannon, R., & Farella, M. (2018). Efficacy of oral probiotics in managing biofilm formation in orthodontic patients: A triple-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial. European Journal of Orthodontics, 40(5), (pp. e18). doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjy060

Al-Ani, A. H., Antoun, J. S., Thomson, W. M., Merriman, T. R., & Farella, M. (2018). Candidate genes associated with non-syndromic hypodontia. European Journal of Orthodontics, 40(5), (pp. e2). doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjy060

Firth, F., Milne, T., Seo, B., & Farella, M. (2018). A mechanical strain model for the assessment of periodontal ligament cell endoplasmic reticulum stress in three-dimensional culture. European Journal of Orthodontics, 40(5), (pp. e74-e75). doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjy060

Firth, F., Lee, S., Low, A., Antoun, J., & Farella, M. (2018). Evaluation of objective and subjective treatment outcomes in orthodontic cases treated with extraction of a mandibular incisor. European Journal of Orthodontics, 40(5), (pp. e9). doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjy060

Low, A., Antoun, J., Tompkins, G., Mei, L., & Farella, M. (2018). Development of an in vivo model to investigate the effects of different adhesive removal methods around the orthodontic brackets. New Zealand Dental Journal, 114(4), (pp. 191). [Abstract]

Ramanan, D., Palla, S., Polonowita, A., & Farella, M. (2018). Jaw muscle overload as a possible cause of orofacial pain. New Zealand Dental Journal, 114(4), (pp. 188). [Abstract]

Lawrence, C., Mainvil, L., Antoun, J., Mei, L., & Farella, M. (2018). Dental caries, tooth wear and dietary sugar intake in a sample of Northland Māori. New Zealand Dental Journal, 114(4), (pp. 187-188). [Abstract]

Mei, L., Benic, G., Cannon, R. D., Heng, N., Morgan, X., & Farella, M. (2018). Efficacy of oral probiotics in managing biofilm formation in patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances. New Zealand Dental Journal, 114(4), (pp. 184-185). [Abstract]

2017

Journal - Research Article

Al Balushi, S., Mei, L., & Farella, M. (2017). Patient's satisfaction with orthodontic care from an academic clinical service. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(4), 13-20.

Meredith, L., Mei, L., Cannon, R. D., & Farella, M. (2017). Interproximal reduction in orthodontics: Why, where, how much to remove? Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 33(2), 150-157.

Sassani, S., Patel, D., Farella, M., Henneberg, M., Ranjitkar, S., Yong, R., Swindells, S., & Brook, A. H. (2017). Variation in tooth crown size and shape are outcomes of the complex adaptive system associated with the tooth number variation of hypodontia. International Journal of Design & Nature & Ecodynamics, 13(1), 114-120. doi: 10.2495/DNE-V13-N1-107-113

Antoun, J. S., Mei, L., Gibbs, K., & Farella, M. (2017). Effect of orthodontic treatment on the periodontal tissues. Periodontology 2000, 74(1), 140-157. doi: 10.1111/prd.12194

Ukra, A., Foster Page, L. A., Thomson, W. M., Knight, R. G., & Farella, M. (2017). Self-report of temporomandibular joint clicking and psychological factors: Is there an association? Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 44(7), 511-516. doi: 10.1111/joor.12514

Al-Ani, A. H., Antoun, J. S., Thomson, W. M., Merriman, T. R., & Farella, M. (2017). Maternal smoking during pregnancy is associated with offspring hypodontia. Journal of Dental Research, 96(9), 1014-1019. doi: 10.1177/0022034517711156

Meredith, L., Farella, M., Lowrey, S., Cannon, R. D., & Mei, L. (2017). Atomic force microscopy analysis of enamel nanotopography after interproximal reduction. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, 151(4), 750-757. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2016.09.021

Antoun, J. S., Thomson, W. M., Merriman, T. R., Rongo, R., & Farella, M. (2017). Impact of skeletal divergence on oral health-related quality of life and self-reported jaw function. Korean Journal of Orthodontics, 47(3), 186-194. doi: 10.4041/kjod.2017.47.3.186

Hutchinson, E. F., Farella, M., Hoffman, J., & Kramer, B. (2017). Variations in bone density across the body of the immature human mandible. Journal of Anatomy, 230(5), 679-688. doi: 10.1111/joa.12591

Cioffi, I., Farella, M., Chiodini, P., Ammendola, L., Capuozzo, R., Klein, C., … Michelotti, A. (2017). Effect of weather on temporal pain patterns in patients with temporomandibular disorders and migraine. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 44(5), 333-339. doi: 10.1111/joor.12498

Mei, L., Chieng, J., Wong, C., Benic, G. Z., & Farella, M. (2017). Factors affecting dental biofilm in patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances. Progress in Orthodontics, 18(1), 4. doi: 10.1186/s40510-016-0158-5

Chan, A., Antoun, J. S., Morgaine, K. C., & Farella, M. (2017). Accounts of bullying on Twitter in relation to dentofacial features and orthodontic treatment. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 44(4), 244-250. doi: 10.1111/joor.12487

Antoun, J. S., Thomson, W. M., Merriman, T. R., & Farella, M. (2017). Self-reported oral behaviour habits in hyperdivergent and normodivergent facial types. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 44(1), 16-21. doi: 10.1111/joor.12452

Journal - Research Other

Al-Ani, A. H., Antoun, J. S., Thomson, W. M., Merriman, T. R., & Farella, M. (2017). Hypodontia: An update on its etiology, classification, and clinical management. BioMed Research International, 2017, 9378325. doi: 10.1155/2017/9378325

Swinburn, B., Vandevijvere, S., on behalf of submitting health professors, including Hornblow, A., Taylor, B., Drummond, B., Murdoch, D., Mangin, D., Sarfati, D., Sellman, D., Sopoaga, F., Thomson, G., Abel, G., Hoek, J., Connor, J., Krebs, J., Mann, J., McCall, J., Broughton, J., Toop, L., Signal, L., Beckert, L., Farella, M., Baker, M., Keall, M., Skeaff, M., Thomson, M., Wilson, N., Chandler, N., Priest, P., Brunton, P., Crampton, P., Gendall, P., Howden-Chapman, P., Taylor, R., Edwards, R., Gauld, R., McGee, R., Mulder, R., Derrett, S., Hales, S., Pullon, S., & Blakely, T. (2017). Proposed new industry code on unhealthy food marketing to children and young people: Will it make a difference? New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1450), 94-101. Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Firth, F., Milne, T., Seo, B., & Farella, M. (2017). A mechanical strain model for the assessment of periodontal ligament cell endoplasmic reticulum stress in three-dimensional culture. Journal of Dental Research, 96(Spec. Iss. B). Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org

Nichols, G., Farella, M., Dobbs, B., Schultz, M., & Barclay, M. (2017). Cross-correlation analysis of intra-oral and esophageal pH in patients with gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GORD): A pilot study. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Gastroenterology and the NZNO Gastroenterology Nurses' College Annual Scientific Meeting. 56. Retrieved from http://gastro2017.co.nz

Kang, A., Mei, L., Antoun, J., & Farella, M. (2017). Assessing tooth movements in three-dimensions. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(4), (pp. 58). [Abstract]

Sew Hoy, W., Antoun, J., Chandler, N., Merriman, T., & Farella, M. (2017). Ecological momentary assessment of orthodontic pain in children and adolescents using a smartphone app: A pilot study. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(4), (pp. 58). [Abstract]

Au, J., Kang, A., Bennani, F., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2017). Three-dimensional lip change in response to simulated maxillary incisor advancement. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(4), (pp. 57-58). [Abstract]

Firth, F., Milne, T., Seo, B., & Farella, M. (2017). A human periodontal ligament cell mechanical strain culture model for the study of endoplasmic reticulum stress. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(4), (pp. 57). [Abstract]

Idris, G., Galland, B., Robertson, C., & Farella, M. (2017). Mandibular advancement appliances efficacy on sleep disordered breathing in children: A randomised controlled trial. Journal of Sleep Research, 26(Suppl.1), (pp. 8). doi: 10.1111/jsr.8_12618

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Loo, Z. Y., De Silva, H. L., De Silva, R. K., & Farella, M. (2017, May). Comparison of airway space and hyoid bone changes of skeletal class II patients receiving combined orthodontic and surgical treatment to skeletal class II patients receiving orthodontic treatment alone. Poster session presented at the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Canadian Association of Oral and maxillofacial Surgeons Joint Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada.

2016

Journal - Research Article

Tan, A., Bennani, F., Thomson, W. M., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2016). A qualitative study of orthodontic screening and referral practices among dental therapists in New Zealand. Australian Orthodontic Journal, 32(2), 155-164.

Gray, S., Stacknik, S., & Farella, M. (2016). Space maintenance: An overview for clinicians. New Zealand Dental Journal, 112(3), 76-80.

Park, J. E., Gray, S., Bennani, H., Antoun, J. S., & Farella, M. (2016). Morphometric growth changes of the nasopharyngeal space in subjects with different vertical craniofacial features. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, 150(3), 451-458. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2016.02.021

Loke, C., Lee, J., Sander, S., Mei, L., & Farella, M. (2016). Factors affecting intra-oral pH: A review. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 43(10), 778-785. doi: 10.1111/joor.12429

Farella, M., Loke, C., Sander, S., Songini, A., Allen, M., Mei, L., & Cannon, R. D. (2016). Simultaneous wireless assessment of intra-oral pH and temperature. Journal of Dentistry, 51, 49-55. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2016.05.012

MacAvoy, S. K., Jack, H. C., Kieser, J., & Farella, M. (2016). Effect of occlusal vertical dimension on swallowing patterns and perioral electromyographic activity. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 43(7), 481-487. doi: 10.1111/joor.12397

Gray, S., Bennani, H., Kieser, J. A., & Farella, M. (2016). Morphometric analysis of cervical vertebrae in relation to mandibular growth. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, 149(1), 92-98. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2015.06.028

Parton, A. L., Duncan, W. J., Oliveira, M. E., Key, O., & Farella, M. (2016). Implant-based three-dimensional superimposition of the growing mandible in a rabbit model. European Journal of Orthodontics, 38(5), 546-552. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjv085

Duan, P., Qu, W., Zou, S., Chen, Y., Lan, H., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2016). Influence of fixed orthodontic treatment on the menstrual cycle of adult females: A prospective longitudinal study. Angle Orthodontist, 86(3), 475-480. doi: 10.2319/121814-922.1

Michelotti, A., Iodice, G., Piergentili, M., Farella, M., & Martina, R. (2016). Incidence of temporomandibular joint clicking in adolescents with and without unilateral posterior cross-bite: A 10-year follow-up study. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 43(1), 16-22. doi: 10.1111/joor.12337

Journal - Research Other

Idris, G., Galland, B., Robertson, C. J., & Farella, M. (2016). Efficacy of a mandibular advancement appliance on sleep disordered breathing in children: A study protocol of a crossover randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in Physiology, 7, 353. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2016.00353

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Farella, M. (2016). Oral sciences: Many opportunities for multidisciplinary research. Proceedings of the Diagnostics, Drugs, Devices, Discovery (D4) Conference. Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/d4/index.html

Jin, C., Mei, L., Bennani, F., Gray, A., & Farella, M. (2016). Survival analysis of different orthodontic retainers. Proceedings of the Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Symposium. (pp. 18-19). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/sjwri/news/otago621026

Idris, G., Galland, B., Robertson, C. J., & Farella, M. (2016). Efficacy of twin-block for the treatment of paediatric sleep disordered breathing: A randomised clinical trial. Proceedings of the Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Symposium. (pp. 18). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/sjwri/news/otago621026

Benic, G. Z., Farella, M., Biggs, P., Heng, N., Cannon, R., & Mei, L. (2016). Efficacy of oral probiotics in managing biofilm formation in patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances: A triple-blind randomized placebocontrolled trial. Proceedings of the Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Symposium. (pp. 18). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/sjwri/news/otago621026

Itskovich, Y., Meikle, M., Milne, T., Farella, M., & Cannon, R. (2016). Engineering 3-D constructs of human bone matrix in a mechanically-active environment. Proceedings of the Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Symposium. (pp. 17-18). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/sjwri/news/otago621026

Carleton, C., Leeke, B., Leask, M., Farella, M., Antoun, J., & Horsfield, J. (2016). A novel model for exploring the causes and treatments of craniofacial birth defects. Proceedings of the Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Symposium. (pp. 17). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/sjwri/news/otago621026

2015

Journal - Research Article

Antoun, J. S., Fowler, P. V., Jack, H. C., & Farella, M. (2015). Oral health-related quality of life changes in standard, cleft, and surgery patients after orthodontic treatment. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, 148(4), 568-575. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2015.03.028

Hutchinson, E. F., Farella, M., & Kramer, B. (2015). Importance of teeth in maintaining the morphology of the adult mandible in humans. European Journal of Oral Sciences, 123(5), 341-349. doi: 10.1111/eos.12203

White, A. K., Venn, B., Lu, L. W., Rush, E., Gallo, L. M., Yong, J. L. C., & Farella, M. (2015). A comparison of chewing rate between overweight and normal BMI individuals. Physiology & Behavior, 145, 8-13. doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2015.03.028

Choi, J. E., Loke, C., Waddell, J. N., Lyons, K. M., Kieser, J. A., & Farella, M. (2015). Continuous measurement of intra-oral pH and temperature: Development, validation of an appliance and a pilot study. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 42(8), 563-570. doi: 10.1111/joor.12294

Antoun, J. S., Cameron, C., Sew Hoy, W., Herbison, P., & Farella, M. (2015). Evidence of secular trends in a collection of historical craniofacial growth studies. European Journal of Orthodontics, 37(1), 60-66. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cju007

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hutchinson, E., Farella, M., & Kramer, B. (2015). The significance of dentition in maintaining the morphology of the human adult mandible. Anatomy, 9(Suppl. 2), (pp. S108). doi: 10.2399/ana.15.075s

Choi, J., Waddell, N., Lyons, K., Farella, M., & Kieser, J. (2015). Intraoral pH and temperature during sleep. Journal of Dental Research, 94(Spec Iss B), 2308042. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org/

Idris, G., Robertson, C. J., Farella, M., & Galland, B. (2015). Efficacy of a mandibular advancement appliance on paediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing: A preliminary report. Journal of Dental Research, 94(Spec Iss B), 2331155. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org/

Carleton, C., Antoun, J., Farella, M., Leeke, B., & Horsfield, J. (2015). A novel model for exploring craniofacial birth defects. Journal of Dental Research, 94(Spec Iss B), 2343906. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org/

Al-Dujaili, M., Farella, M., Milne, T., & Cannon, R. (2015). Growth factor expression in the rat condyle. Journal of Dental Research, 94(Spec Iss B), 2343962. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org/

Al-Ani, A. H., Al-Dujaili, M., Bennani, F., Antoun, J., & Farella, M. (2015). The long face morphology in genetic syndromes. Journal of Dental Research, 94(Spec Iss B), 2344060. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org/

2014

Journal - Research Article

Antoun, J. S., Lawrence, C., Leow, A., Rongo, R., Dias, G., & Farella, M. (2014). A three-dimensional evaluation of Māori and New Zealand European faces. Australian Orthodontic Journal, 30(2), 169-175.

Anthony, M. T., & Farella, M. (2014). Body dysmorphic disorder and orthodontics: An overview for clinicians. Australian Orthodontic Journal, 30(2), 208-213.

Rongo, R., Antoun, J. S., Lim, Y. X., Dias, G., Valletta, R., & Farella, M. (2014). Three-dimensional evaluation of the relationship between jaw divergence and facial soft tissue dimensions. Angle Orthodontist, 84(5), 788-794. doi: 10.2319/092313-699.1

Henzell, M. R., Knight, A. M., Morgaine, K. C., Antoun, J. S., & Farella, M. (2014). A qualitative analysis of orthodontic-related posts on Twitter. Angle Orthodontist, 84(2), 203-207. doi: 10.2319/051013-355.1

Li, J., Xie, X., Wang, Y., Yin, W., Antoun, J. S., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2014). Long-term remineralizing effect of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) on early caries lesions in vivo: A systematic review. Journal of Dentistry, 42, 769-777. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2014.03.015

Peng, Y., Wu, R., Qu, W., Wu, W., Chen, J., Fang, J., … Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2014). Effect of visual method vs plaque disclosure in enhancing oral hygiene in adolescents and young adults: A single-blind randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, 145(3), 280-286. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2013.10.021

Inger, M., Bennani, V., Farella, M., Bennani, F., & Cannon, R. D. (2014). Efficacy of air/water syringe tip sterilization. Australian Dental Journal, 59(1), 87-92. doi: 10.1111/adj.12146

Beck, V. J., Farella, M., Chandler, N. P., Kieser, J. A., & Thomson, W. M. (2014). Factors associated with pain induced by orthodontic separators. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 41(4), 282-288. doi: 10.1111/joor.12144

Jack, H. C., Kieser, J., Antoun, J. S., & Farella, M. (2014). The effect of incremental lower lip advancement on oral pressure and EMG activity of the lower lip. European Journal of Orthodontics, 36, 672-677. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjt094

Kieser, J. A., Farland, M. G., Jack, H., Farella, M., Wang, Y., & Rohrle, O. (2014). The role of oral soft tissues in swallowing function: What can tongue pressure tell us? Australian Dental Journal, 59(1, Suppl.), 155-161. doi: 10.1111/adj.12103

Ng, D., McNee, C., Kieser, J., & Farella, M. (2014). Neck and shoulder muscle activity during standardized work-related postural tasks. Applied Ergonomics, 45(3), 556-563. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2013.07.012

Journal - Research Other

Bunn, K. J., Lai, A., Al-Ani, A., Farella, M., Craw, S., & Robertson, S. P. (2014). An osteosclerotic form of Robinow syndrome. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 164A, 2638, 2642. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.36677

Kim, I., Oliveira, M. E., Duncan, W. J., Cioffi, I., & Farella, M. (2014). 3D assessment of mandibular growth based on image registration: A feasibility study in a rabbit model. BioMed Research International, 2014, 276128. doi: 10.1155/2014/276128

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Choi, J., Waddell, J. N., Farella, M., & Kieser, J. A. (2014). Continuous and simultaneous measurement of intraoral pH and temperature. Journal of Dental Research, 93(Spec Iss C). Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org

Choi, J. E., Kieser, J. A., Farella, M., & Waddell, J. N. (2014). Continuous measurement of intra-oral pH during sleep: A pilot study. Journal of Dental Research, 93(Spec Iss B), 367. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Choi, J. E., Waddell, J. N., Farella, M., & Kieser, J. A. (2014, May). Continuous measurement of intraoral pH and temperature: Development and validation of an appliance. Poster session presented at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) New Zealand Section Student Poster Competition, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Choi, J., Waddell, N., Lyons, K., Kieser, J., & Farella, M. (2014, September). Continuous and simultaneous measurement of intraoral pH and temperature. Poster session presented at the Division of Health Sciences Research Forum: Learning Different Research Languages, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2013

Journal - Research Article

Foster Page, L. A., Thomson, W. M., Ukra, A., & Farella, M. (2013). Factors influencing adolescents' oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 23(6), 415-423. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12011

Henzell, M., Knight, A., Antoun, J. S., & Farella, M. (2013). Social media use by orthodontic patients. New Zealand Dental Journal, 109(4), 130-133.

Ng, D., De Silva, R. K., Smit, R., De Silva, H., & Farella, M. (2013). Facial attractiveness of skeletal Class II patients before and after mandibular advancement surgery as perceived by people with different backgrounds. European Journal of Orthodontics, 35(4), 515-520. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjs028

Khayami, S., Bennani, F., & Farella, M. (2013). Fingers in mouths: From cause to management. New Zealand Dental Journal, 109(2), 49-54.

Po, J. M. C., Gallo, L. M., Michelotti, A., & Farella, M. (2013). Comparison between the rhythmic jaw contractions occurring during sleep and while chewing. Journal of Sleep Research, 22, 593-599. doi: 10.1111/jsr.12057

Ukra, A., Foster Page, L. A., Thomson, W. M., Farella, M., Tawse Smith, A., & Beck, V. (2013). Impact of malocclusion on quality of life among New Zealand adolescents. New Zealand Dental Journal, 109(1), 18-23.

Beck, V. J., Stacknik, S., Chandler, N. P., & Farella, M. (2013). Orthodontic tooth movement of traumatised or root-canal-treated teeth: A clinical review. New Zealand Dental Journal, 109(1), 6-11.

Martina, R., Cioffi, I., Galeotti, A., Tagliaferri, R., Cimino, R., Michelotti, A., … Farella, M., & Paduano, S. (2013). Efficacy of the Sander bite-jumping appliance in growing patients with mandibular retrusion: A randomized controlled trial. Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research, 16, 116-126. doi: 10.1111/ocr.12013

Journal - Research Other

Dawson, A., Raphael, K. G., Glaros, A., Axelsson, S., Arima, T., Ernberg, M., Farella, M., … List, T. (2013). Development of a quality-assessment tool for experimental Bruxism studies: Reliability and validity. Journal of Orofacial Pain, 27(2), 111-122. doi: 10.11607/jop.1065

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Jack, H., Farella, M., & Kieser, J. (2013). The effect of incremental lip advancement on swallowing pressures. Journal of Dental Research, 92(Spec Iss B), 180755. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org

Islam, S. M. S., Goonewardene, M., Bennamoun, M., Lucey, A. D., Abduo, J., & Farella, M. (2013). Three dimensional image-guided treatment planning for Maxillo-Mandibular Advancement surgery. Journal of Dental Research, 92(Spec Iss B), 598. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Farella, M. (2013, September). Measuring muscle activity in natural environments. Verbal presentation at the Linking Businesses with Academia Forum: Smart Materials and Devices, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Farella, M. (2013, September). Looking around braces and misaligned teeth. Verbal presentation at the Division of Health Sciences Research Forum: Foundations for Health: Otago Health Research, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Antoun, J. S., Gray, S., Cameron, C., Sew Hoy, W., & Farella, M. (2013, June). Secular trends in craniofacial growth: Are historical controls valid. Verbal presentation at the 89th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society (EOS), Reykjavik, Iceland.

2012

Journal - Research Article

Michelotti, A., Cioffi, I., Landino, D., Galeone, C., & Farella, M. (2012). Effects of experimental occlusal interferences in individuals reporting different levels of wake-time parafunctions. Journal of Orofacial Pain, 26(3), 168-175.

Martina, R., Cioffi, I., Farella, M., Leone, P., Manzo, P., Matarese, G., … Cordasco, G. (2012). Transverse changes determined by rapid and slow maxillary expansion: A low-dose CT-based randomized controlled trial. Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research, 15(3), 159-168. doi: 10.1111/j.1601-6343.2012.01543.x

Kim, I., Duncan, W. J., & Farella, M. (2012). Evaluation of mandibular growth using cone-beam computed tomography in a rabbit model: A pilot study. New Zealand Dental Journal, 108(1), 9-12.

Michelotti, A., Iodice, G., Volaro, S., Steenks, M. H., & Farella, M. (2012). Evaluation of the short-term effectiveness of education versus an occlusal splint for the treatment of myofascial pain of the jaw muscles. Journal of the American Dental Association, 143(1), 47-53.

Ukra, A., Bennani, F., & Farella, M. (2012). Psychological aspects of orthodontics in clinical practice: Part two: General psychosocial wellbeing. Progress in Orthodontics, 13(1), 69-77. doi: 10.1016/j.p.2011.08.001

Timmins, K., Liversidge, H., Farella, M., Herbison, P., & Kieser, J. (2012). The usefulness of dental and cervical maturation stages in New Zealand children for Disaster Victim Identification. Forensic Science, Medicine & Pathology, 8(2), 101-108. doi: 10.1007/s12024-011-9251-8

Zembić, A., Johannesen, L. H., Schou, S., Malo, P., Reichert, T., Farella, M., & Hämmerle, C. H. F. (2012). Immediately restored one-piece single-tooth implants with reduced diameter: One-year results of a multi-center study. Clinical Oral Implants Research, 23(1), 49-54. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2011.02174.x

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Edefonti, V., Bravi, F., Cioffi, I., Capuozzo, R., Ammendola, L., Abate, G., … Farella, M., & Michelotti, A. (2012). Chronic pain and weather conditions in patients suffering from temporomandibular disorders: A pilot study. Community Dentistry & Oral Epidemiology, 40(Suppl. s1), (pp. 57-65). doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0528.2011.00667.x

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Ukra, A., Farella, M., Thomson, W. M., & Knight, R. G. (2012). Relationship between TMJ clicking, malocclusion, and psychological traits in young adolescents. New Zealand Dental Journal, 108(4), (pp. 150). [Abstract]

McNee, C., Farella, M., & Kieser, J. (2012). An electromyographic insight into the behaviour of neck and shoulder muscles of orthodontists in their natural working and non-working environments. New Zealand Dental Journal, 108(4), (pp. 149). [Abstract]

Jack, H., Kieser, J., & Farella, M. (2012). Effect of incremental lip advancement on intraoral pressure. New Zealand Dental Journal, 108(4), (pp. 148). [Abstract]

Foster Page, L., Thomson, W. M., Ukra, A., & Farella, M. (2012). Factors influencing adolescents' Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL). Journal of Dental Research, 91(Spec Iss B), 7. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org

Kim, I., De Oliveira, M. E., Duncan, W., & Farella, M. (2012). Mandibular growth in 3D: CBCT analysis in a rabbit model. Journal of Dental Research, 91(Spec Iss B), 2936. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org

Dawson, A., Raphael, K., Glaros, A., Arima, T., Ernberg, M., Farella, M., … Axelsson, S. (2012). QATEBS: An instrument to assess quality of experimental bruxism studies. Journal of Dental Research, 91(Spec Iss B), 3223. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Farland, M. G., Farella, M., & Kieser, J. (2012, June). Swallow pressure profiles are individual-specific and reproducible over time. Verbal presentation at the European Orthodontic Society 88th Congress, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Farella, M., Ng, D., Zhou, M., De Silva, H., & De Silva, R. K. (2012, June). Blinded versus unblinded evaluations of orthodontic outcome: Does it make a difference? Verbal presentation at the European Orthodontic Society 88th Congress, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

2011

Journal - Research Article

Parton, A. L., Tong, D. C., De Silva, H. L., Farella, M., & De Silva, R. K. (2011). A nine-year review of orthognathic surgery at the University of Otago. New Zealand Dental Journal, 107(4), 117-120.

Ukra, A., Bennani, F., & Farella, M. (2011). Psychological aspects of orthodontics in clinical practice: Part One: Treatment-specific variables. Progress in Orthodontics, 12(2), 143-148. doi: 10.1016/j.pio.2011.06.007

Po, J. M. C., Kieser, J. A., Gallo, L. M., Tésenyi, A. J., Herbison, P., & Farella, M. (2011). Time-frequency analysis of chewing activity in the natural environment. Journal of Dental Research, 90(10), 1206-1210. doi: 10.1177/0022034511416669

Leonardi, R., Farella, M., & Cobourne, M. T. (2011). An association between sella turcica bridging and dental transposition. European Journal of Orthodontics, 33(4), 461-465. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjq106

Farella, M., De Oliveira, M. E., Gallo, L. M., Läubli, T., Tomatis, L., Müller, C., … Palla, S. (2011). Firing duration of masseter motor units during prolonged low-level contractions. Clinical Neurophysiology, 122(12), 2433-2440. doi: 10.1016/j.clinph.2011.05.017

Cioffi, I., & Farella, M. (2011). Quality of randomised controlled trials in dentistry. International Dental Journal, 61(1), 37-42. doi: 10.1111/j.1875-595X.2011.00007.x

Michelotti, A., Buonocore, G., Manzo, P., Pellegrino, G., & Farella, M. (2011). Dental occlusion and posture: An overview. Progress in Orthodontics, 12(1), 53-58. doi: 10.1016/j.pio.2010.09.010

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Farland, G., Waddell, N., Sritharan, D., Farella, M., & Kieser, J. (2011). Is there a pattern to swallowing? Dysphagia, 26, (pp. 447). doi: 10.1007/s00455-011-9345-1

Kim, I., Duncan, W. J., Elias De Oliveira, M., & Farella, M. (2011). Evaluation of mandibular growth using CBCT in a rabbit model. Journal of Dental Research, 90(Spec Iss B), 154654. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org

Ng, D., McNee, C., Kieser, J., & Farella, M. (2011). Neck and shoulder muscle activity during work-related postural tasks. Journal of Dental Research, 90(Spec Iss B), 154105. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org

Farland, G., Kieser, J., & Farella, M. (2011). Under pressure: Are we the same? New Zealand Dental Journal, 107(4), (pp. 135). [Abstract]

2010

Chapter in Book - Research

Palla, S., & Farella, M. (2010). Masticatory muscle pain. In S. Mense & R. D. Gerwin (Eds.), Muscle pain: Diagnosis and treatment. (pp. 193-228). New York: Springer.

Michelotti, A., & Farella, M. (2010). Malocclusion and body posture. In D. Manfredini (Ed.), Current concepts on temporomandibular disorders. (pp. 283-293). London: Quintessence.

Journal - Research Article

Farella, M., Soneda, K., Vilmann, A., Thomsen, C. E., & Bakke, M. (2010). Jaw muscle soreness after tooth-clenching depends on force level. Journal of Dental Research, 89(7), 717-721. doi: 10.1177/0022034510365448

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Po, J. M. C., & Farella, M. (2010). The human chewing pace is subject-specific and stable over time. Journal of Dental Research, 89(Spec Iss C). Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org

Farella, M. (2010). Challenging an orthodontic dogma: The impact of masticatory function on malocclusion and craniofacial form. Proceedings of the Faculty of Dentistry 3M Research Day. Retrieved from http://dentistry.otago.ac.nz/research/index.html

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Farella, M. (2010, April). Challenging an orthodontic dogma: The impact of masticatory function on malocclusion and craniofacial form. Keynote presentation at the Faculty of Dentistry 3M Research Day, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Other Research Output

Farella, M. (2010, September). From orthodontics to neurosciences. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Inaugural Professorial Lecture].

2009

Journal - Research Article

Paduano, S., Iodice, G., Farella, M., Silva, R., & Michelotti, A. (2009). Orthodontic treatment and management of limited mouth opening and oral lesions in a patient with congenital insensitivity to pain: Case report. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 36(1), 71-78. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2842.2008.01887.x

Petracci, E., Farella, M., Galeone, C., Albano, A., Ferraroni, M., & Decarli, A. (2009). Survival analysis with clustered observations of orthodontic brackets. Statistics in Medicine, 28(28), 3483-3491. doi: 10.1002/sim.3641

Visscher, C. M., Naeije, M., De Laat, A., Michelotti, A., Nilner, M., Craane, B., … Farella, M., & Lobbezoo, F. (2009). Diagnostic accuracy of temporomandibular disorder pain tests: A multicenter study. Journal of Orofacial Pain, 23(2), 108-114.

Farella, M., Palla, S., & Gallo, L. M. (2009). Time-frequency analysis of rhythmic masticatory muscle activity. Muscle & Nerve, 39, 828-836. doi: 10.1002/mus.21262

Farella, M., Palumbo, A., Milani, S., Avecone, S., Gallo, L. M., & Michelotti, A. (2009). Synergist coactivation and substitution pattern of the human masseter and temporalis muscles during sustained static contractions. Clinical Neurophysiology, 120(1), 190-197. doi: 10.1016/j.clinph.2008.10.004

2008

Journal - Research Article

Michelotti, A., Farella, M., Stellato, A., Martina, R., & De Laat, A. (2008). Tactile and pain thresholds in patients with myofascial pain of the jaw muscles: A case-control study. Journal of Orofacial Pain, 22(2), 139-145.

Cioffi, I., Martina, R., Michelotti, A., Chiodini, P., Tagliaferri, R., & Farella, M. (2008). Web-based randomised controlled trials in orthodontics. Evidence-Based Dentistry, 9, 118-120. doi: 10.1038/sj.ebd.6400618

Farella, M., Palla, S., Erni, S., Michelotti, A., & Gallo, L. M. (2008). Masticatory muscle activity during deliberately performed oral tasks. Physiological Measurement, 29(12), 1397-1410. doi: 10.1088/0967-3334/29/12/004

2007

Journal - Research Article

Farella, M., Michelotti, A., Iodice, G., Milani, S., & Martina, R. (2007). Unilateral posterior crossbite is not associated with TMJ clicking in young adolescents. Journal of Dental Research, 86(2), 137-141. doi: 10.1177/154405910708600206

Cioffi, I., van Ruijven, L. J., Renders, G. A. P., Farella, M., Michelotti, A., & van Eijden, T. M. G. J. (2007). Regional variations in mineralization and strain distributions in the cortex of the human mandibular condyle. Bone, 41(6), 1051-1058. doi: 10.1016/j.bone.2007.08.033

Michelotti, A., Farella, M., Buonocore, G., Pellegrino, G., Piergentili, C., & Martina, R. (2007). Is unilateral posterior crossbite associated with leg length inequality? European Journal of Orthodontics, 29(6), 622-626. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjm071

Farella, M., Michelotti, A., Bocchino, T., Cimino, R., Laino, A., & Steenks, M. H. (2007). Effects of orthognathic surgery for class III malocclusion on signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders and on pressure pain thresholds of the jaw muscles. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 36(7), 583-587. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2007.02.001

2006

Journal - Research Article

Amato, M., Scaravilli, M. S., Farella, M., & Riccitiello, F. (2006). Bleaching teeth treated endodontically: Long-term evaluation of a case series. Journal of Endodontics, 32(4), 376-378. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2005.08.018

Michelotti, A., Buonocore, G., Farella, M., Pellegrino, G., Piergentili, C., Altobelli, S., & Martina, R. (2006). Postural stability and unilateral posterior crossbite: Is there a relationship? Neuroscience Letters, 392(1-2), 140-144. doi: 10.1016/j.neulet.2005.09.008

Michelotti, A., Farella, M., Steenks, M. H., Gallo, L. M., & Palla, S. (2006). No effect of experimental occlusal interferences on pressure pain thresholds of the masseter and temporalis muscles in healthy women. European Journal of Oral Sciences, 114(2), 167-170. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0722.2006.00298.x

Journal - Research Other

Farella, M. (2006). [Review of the book Temporomandibular disorders: An evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment (2006)]. European Journal of Orthodontics, 28(6), 624-625. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjl070

2005

Journal - Research Article

Farella, M., Michelotti, A., Pellegrino, G., Giani, U., & Martina, R. (2005). Interexaminer reliability and validity for diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders of visual leg measurements used in dental kinesiology. Journal of Orofacial Pain, 19(4), 285-290.

Farella, M., Iodice, G., Michelotti, A., & Leonardi, R. (2005). The relationship between vertical craniofacial morphology and the sagittal path of mandibular movements. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 32(12), 857-862. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2842.2005.01514.x

Martina, R., Farella, M., Tagliaferri, R., Michelotti, A., Quaremba, G., & van Eijden, T. M. G. J. (2005). The relationship between molar dentoalveolar and craniofacial heights. Angle Orthodontist, 75(6), 974-979.