Karina Maria Salvatore de Freitas

@uninga.br

Professor, Department of Orthodontics
Uninga University Center

EDUCATION

DDS, MSc, PhD, Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Dentistry, Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics
161

Scopus Publications

5738

Scholar Citations

40

Scholar h-index

121

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Effect of impacted maxillary canines on adjacent lateral incisor root resorption: Association with alveolar bone thickness, incisor angulation, and traction difficulty: A …
    JJC Izquierdo, MEV Zapata, MA Balseca, KMS Freitas, PAD Espinoza
    International Orthodontics 24 (3), 101174 , 2026
    2026
  • Antibacterial Efficacy of Hypochlorous Acid against Streptococcus mutans on Orthodontic Wires: An In Vitro Study
    JE Barragán González, M Aguirre Balseca, ME Vaca Zapata, KMS Freitas, ...
    Iranian Journal of Orthodontics 21 (1), 1-9 , 2026
    2026
  • Relationship between maxillary atresia and mandibular deviation in young adults: A retrospective CBCT study
    TVC Cisneros, MEV Zapata, MA Balseca, KMS Freitas, E Miranda
    International Orthodontics 24 (2), 101085 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • CBCT evaluation of mandibular retromolar space in adult patients according to skeletal Class and facial biotype: A cross-sectional study
    JDP Narvaez, MEV Zapata, MA Balseca, KMS Freitas, DCG Maldonado
    International Orthodontics 24 (2), 101088 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 2
  • Tricortical versus paramedian bicortical palatal anchorage in maxillary atresia: A CBCT study
    CYS Hoyos, MEV Zapata, MA Balseca, KMS Freitas, KM Altuna
    Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists , 2026
    2026
  • Effect of fluoride toothpastes on surface roughness of nickel–titanium wires: an in vitro study
    KLV Bravo, MEV Zapata, MA Balseca, KMS Freitas, Y Rodríguez
    Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry 13, 425-429 , 2026
    2026
  • Esthetic and Psychoemotional Perception of the Median Diastema after Rapid Maxillary Expansion
    A do CM Neto, SOAS Lima, RA de Souza, KMS Freitas, MM Pithon, ...
    Journal of Clinical Insights and Research in Dentistry 2 (1), 2-8 , 2026
    2026
  • Condylar morphology and volume comparison in different skeletal classes: a CBCT study
    DC Guevara Castro, ME Vaca Zapata, M Aguirre Balseca, KMS Freitas, ...
    Clinical and Investigative Orthodontics, 1-9 , 2026
    2026
  • Shear bond strength of rebonded metal brackets using four light-curing resins: an in vitro study
    VE Pozo, MA Balseca, MEV Zapata, KMS Freitas, JEF Sanchez
    Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry 13, 45703 , 2026
    2026
  • Effect of salivary pH variations on the adhesive performance of Transbond XT and Orthocem in orthodontic bracket bonding
    LKL Narváez, MEV Zapata, MA Balseca, KMS Freitas, Y Rodríguez
    Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry 13, 45568 , 2026
    2026
  • Peer aesthetic and social perceptions of anterior open bite in children
    Ê Faria, KMS Freitas, P Cotrin, FP Valarelli, JA Gurgel, CRM Pinzan
    Scientific Reports , 2026
    2026
  • Association between adenoid hypertrophy and facial biotype in growing Patients: A CBCT observational study
    JMM Chávez, MA Balseca, KMS Freitas, MEV Zapata
    International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 112774 , 2026
    2026
  • Comparison of mechanical properties of in-house manufactured fully customized lingual brackets versus prefabricated brackets: An in vitro study
    PGO Pereira, SA Bellini-Pereira, A Aliaga-Del Castillo, KMS Freitas, ...
    International Orthodontics 24 (1), 101067 , 2026
    2026
  • Palatal bone thickness in adult patients with different facial patterns: A retrospective cross-sectional CBCT study for orthodontic miniscrew planning
    LAG Pineida, MEV Zapata, MA Balseca, KMS Freitas, AD Ganan
    International Orthodontics 24 (1), 101058 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 3
  • Host Genetic Factors Influencing COVID-19 Susceptibility and Severity: A Narrative Review
    VLL Cunha, KMS Freitas
    Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research 38 (1), 91-101 , 2026
    2026
  • Gender disparity in the authorship of orthodontic papers and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a ten-year bibliometric study
    AG Henriques, T Fialho, BO Silva, ETB Ohira, KMS Freitas, FP Valarelli, ...
    Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists 15 (2), 128-136 , 2026
    2026
  • Anatomical Variations of the Mandibular Buccal Shelf According to Sex, Facial Biotype, and Root Reference: A CBCT Study
    EP Flores-Villamarín, M Aguirre-Balseca, ME Vaca-Zapata, KMS Freitas, ...
    Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry 18 (1), e41 , 2025
    2025
  • Comparative analysis of fluoride-based and natural mouthwashes on NiTi orthodontic wire surface integrity
    GMS Sánchez, MEV Zapata, MA Balseca, KMS Freitas, SWT Tualombo
    Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry 12, 45036 , 2025
    2025
  • Método Didáctico de Flipped Classroom en Ortodoncia: Propuesta de Unidad Didáctica
    GB Vallejo, G Encalada, K Freitas, R Pinto, M Bravo, M Freitas, J Mas
    Revista Digital Educación & Salud 3, 77-97 , 2025
    2025
  • Evaluation of the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment with Invisalign in different wear time protocols: Randomized Clinical Trial
    T Fialho, CZ Angheben, ETB Ohira, P Cotrin, D Garib, E Prado, ...
    European Journal of Orthodontics 47 (6), cjaf089 , 2025
    2025

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Upper and lower pharyngeal airways in subjects with Class I and Class II malocclusions and different growth patterns
    MR de Freitas, NMPV Alcazar, G Janson, KMS de Freitas, JFC Henriques
    American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics 130 (6), 742-745 , 2006
    2006
    Citations: 324
  • How does the quarantine resulting from COVID-19 impact dental appointments and patient anxiety levels?
    RM Peloso, NIP Pini, D Sundfeld Neto, AA Mori, RCG Oliveira, ...
    Brazilian oral research 34, e84 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 180
  • Impact of coronavirus pandemic in appointments and anxiety/concerns of patients regarding orthodontic treatment
    P Cotrin, RM Peloso, RC Oliveira, RCG de Oliveira, NIP Pini, FP Valarelli, ...
    Orthodontics & craniofacial research 23 (4), 455-461 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 177
  • COVID-19 pandemic and pediatric dentistry: Fear, eating habits and parent’s oral health perceptions
    R Campagnaro, G de Oliveira Collet, MP de Andrade, JPSL Salles, ...
    Children and youth services review 118, 105469 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 170
  • Notes from the field: concerns of health-related higher education students in Brazil pertaining to distance learning during the coronavirus pandemic
    RM Peloso, F Ferruzzi, AA Mori, DP Camacho, LCS Franzin, ...
    Evaluation & the health professions 43 (3), 201-203 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 135
  • Healthcare workers in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional online survey
    P Cotrin, W Moura, CM Gambardela-Tkacz, FC Pelloso, L Santos, ...
    INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing … , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 131
  • O impacto da pandemia por COVID-19 na saúde mental dos profissionais de saúde: revisão integrativa
    GD Bezerra, ASR Sena, ST Braga, MEN dos Santos, LFR Correia, ...
    Revista Enfermagem atual in derme 93 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 131
  • Comparative distalization effects of Jones jig and pendulum appliances
    MP Patel, G Janson, JFC Henriques, RR de Almeida, MR de Freitas, ...
    American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 135 (3), 336-342 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 128
  • Postretention relapse of mandibular anterior crowding in patients treated without mandibular premolar extraction
    KMS Freitas, MR de Freitas, JFC Henriques, A Pinzan, G Janson
    American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics 125 (4), 480-487 , 2004
    2004
    Citations: 127
  • Dental care during COVID-19 outbreak: A web-based survey
    M Faccini, F Ferruzzi, AA Mori, GC Santin, RC Oliveira, RCG de Oliveira, ...
    European journal of dentistry 14 (S 01), S14-S19 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 107
  • Influence of the quality of the finished occlusion on postretention occlusal relapse
    KMS de Freitas, G Janson, MR de Freitas, A Pinzan, JFC Henriques, ...
    American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 132 (4), 428 … , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 104
  • Prevalência das más oclusões em pacientes inscritos para tratamento ortodôntico na Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru-USP
    MR Freitas, DS Freitas, F Pinheiro, KMS Freitas
    Rev Fac Odontol Bauru 10 (3), 164-9 , 2002
    2002
    Citations: 101
  • Tooth-wear patterns in subjects with Class II Division 1 malocclusion and normal occlusion
    G Janson, PVP Oltramari-Navarro, RBS de Oliveira, CL Quaglio, ...
    American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 137 (1), 14. e1 … , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 91
  • Predisposing factors to severe external root resorption associated to orthodontic treatment
    GV Picanço, KMS Freitas, RH Cançado, FP Valarelli, PRB Picanço, ...
    Dental press journal of orthodontics 18, 110-120 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 87
  • A comparison of skeletal, dentoalveolar and soft tissue characteristics in white and black Brazilian subjects
    LMA Freitas, KMS Freitas, A Pinzan, G Janson, MR Freitas
    Journal of Applied Oral Science 18 (2), 135-142 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 87
  • Evaluation of maxillary buccal alveolar bone before and after orthodontic alignment without extractions: A cone beam computed tomographic study
    JF Morais, B Melsen, KMS de Freitas, N Castello Branco, DG Garib, ...
    The Angle Orthodontist 88 (6), 748-756 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 82
  • Urgencies and emergencies in orthodontics during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: Brazilian orthodontists' experience
    P Cotrin, RM Peloso, NIP Pini, RC Oliveira, RCG de Oliveira, FP Valarelli, ...
    American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics 158 (5), 661-667 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 75
  • Factors associated to apical root resorption after orthodontic treatment
    JDV Pastro, ACA Nogueira, KMS de Freitas, FP Valarelli, RH Cançado, ...
    The open dentistry journal 12, 331 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 68
  • Miniscrew insertion sites of infrazygomatic crest and mandibular buccal shelf in different vertical craniofacial patterns: A cone-beam computed tomography study
    M Matias, C Flores-Mir, MR de Almeida, B da Silva Vieira, KMS de Freitas, ...
    Korean Journal of Orthodontics 51 (6), 387-396 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 66
  • Cephalometric characterization of skeletal Class II, division 1 malocclusion in white Brazilian subjects
    MR Freitas, MAC Santos, KMS Freitas, G Janson, DS Freitas, ...
    Journal of Applied Oral Science 13, 198-203 , 2005
    2005
    Citations: 64