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Melih Motro, DDS, PhD

Clinical Professor

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

PhD, Marmara University
MSD, Marmara University

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ORCID : 0000-0002-6142-7804

Dr. Melih Motro received his DDS degree from Marmara University, Istanbul and holds a PhD in Orthodontics degree from the same university.

Dr. Motro began his academic career in Marmara University and currently works as an Clinical Assistant Professor in Boston University, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Dr. Motro also sees patients at the Dental Health Center at 930 Commonwealth Ave. Dr. Motro is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Northeast Society of Orthodontists and Turkish Orthodontic Society. He has authored a book, two book chapters and several articles in peer reviewed journals.

BU Research

Developing a prototype of a maxillary expander remotely activated.
09/01/2023 - 05/31/2025 (Key Person / Mentor)
Northeastern Society of Orthodontists

Comparisons of dental wear, with and without pre-splinting (Stabilized Condylar Position) the orthodontic patients
08/01/2016 - 07/31/2024 (PI)
Roth Williams International Society of Orthodontists

2016 Anthony A. Gianelly Teaching Fellowship Award "TGF-beta: Does it induce epithelial-mesenchymal transition of median edge epithelial cells of fetal palatal shelves?"
07/01/2016 - 06/30/2024 (PI)
American Association of Orthodontists Foundation

Role of Gs-Dependent Signaling in Bone Homeostasis, Condylar Remodeling, and Enamel Mineralization
09/09/2020 - 08/31/2021 (Key Person / Mentor)
Northeastern Society of Orthodontists

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ElShebiny T, Abdelrauof D, Elattar M, Motro M, Retrouvey JM, El-Dawlatly M, Mostafa Y, AlHazmi A, Palomo JM. A deep learning model for multiclass tooth segmentation on cone-beam computed tomography scans. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2025 Apr 05. PMID: 40186597

Dodeja T, Alsulaiman AA, Will LA, Saade M, Motro M. Orthodontic Forces Interrupt Root Formation in Immature Teeth: Myth or Fact? A Pilot Study. Turk J Orthod. 2025 Mar 27; 38(1):12-19. PMID: 40150848; PMCID: PMC11976320; DOI: 10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2025.2024.142;

Al-Obaidi S, Papageorgiou SN, Saade M, Caradonna KM, Kantarci A, Will L, Motro M. Influence of genetic and environmental factors on transverse growth. Eur J Orthod. 2025 Feb 07; 47(2). PMID: 39963946; DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjaf003;

Kim MS, Amm E, Parsi G, ElShebiny T, Motro M. Automated dentition segmentation: 3D UNet-based approach with MIScnn framework. J World Fed Orthod. 2025 Apr; 14(2):84-90.View Related Profiles.

Amm, Elie
Parsi, Goli
Motro, Melih

PMID: 39489636

Hersberger-Zurfluh MA, Motro M, Kantarci A, Will LA, Eliades T, Papageorgiou SN. Genetic and environmental impact on mandibular growth in mono- and dizygotic twins during adolescence: A retrospective cohort study. Int Orthod. 2024 Mar; 22(1):100842.View Related Profiles.

Will Kuo, Leslie Anne
Motro, Melih

PMID: 38217936

Kim CY, Reinertsen E, Dang C, Nkutshweu D, Sathekge R, Choi YJ, Cha JY, Alturki G, Jamel A, Suzuki A, Arai K, Amm E, Motro M, Parsi G. Association among craniofacial morphology, ethnicity, and risk of pediatric sleep-related breathing disorders: A multicenter study. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2024 Apr; 165(4):414-422.View Related Profiles.

Amm, Elie
Parsi, Goli
Motro, Melih

PMID: 38149956

Taee A, Alsulaiman A, Hersberger-Zurfluh M, Bouserhal J, Bassil-Nassif N, Sathekge R, Arai K, Ikoma M, Al-Turki G, Idrees A, Tagrikulu B, Will L, Motro M. Multinational study on profile preference of laypersons. J World Fed Orthod. 2023 Oct; 12(5):220-228.View Related Profiles.

Alsulaiman, Ahmed
Motro, Melih

PMID: 37481460

Saade M, Arai K, Motro M, Saade A, Will LA. Maxillary dimensions and arch shape with palatally displaced canines. Eur J Orthod. 2023 May 31; 45(3):338-345.View Related Profiles.

Will Kuo, Leslie Anne
Motro, Melih

PMID: 36617278

Jhamb T, AlSulaiman A, Parsi G, Will L, Motro M. Three-dimensional morphometric analysis of anterior cranial base in growing patients. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2023 Oct; 164(4):530-536.View Related Profiles.

Alsulaiman, Ahmed
Parsi, Goli
Motro, Melih

PMID: 37212768

Salazar AG, AlSulaiman A, Parsi G, Gunson M, Will LA, Motro M. Effects of counterclockwise bimaxillary advancement surgery and relapse on upper airway. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2023 Aug; 26(3):510-523.View Related Profiles.

Alsulaiman, Ahmed
Parsi, Goli
Will Kuo, Leslie Anne
Motro, Melih

PMID: 36705515

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Marcks KL, Zhao Y, Motro M, Will LA. Cephalometric Variability Among Siblings: A Pilot Study. Turk J Orthod. 2022 Dec; 35(4):239-247.View Related Profiles.

Will Kuo, Leslie Anne
Motro, Melih

PMID: 36594544; PMCID: PMC9885832; DOI: 10.5152/TurkJOrthod.2022.21237;

Chaaban M, AlSulaiman A, Kantarci A, Stashenko P, Will LA, Motro M. Longitudinal changes in the dental arch width and symmetry in identical and fraternal twins. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2022 Nov; 162(5):704-713.View Related Profiles.

Alsulaiman, Ahmed
Will Kuo, Leslie Anne
Motro, Melih
Stashenko, Philip

PMID: 36137854

Hersberger-Zurfluh MA, Papageorgiou SN, Motro M, Kantarci A, Will LA, Eliades T. Heritability of facial soft tissue growth in mono- and dizygotic twins at 12 and 17 years of age: A retrospective cohort study. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2022 Nov; 25(4):530-540.View Related Profiles.

Will Kuo, Leslie Anne
Motro, Melih

PMID: 35014186; PMCID: PMC10286752; DOI: 10.1111/ocr.12565;

Samra R, Alsulaiman AA, Motro M, Will LA. Heritability of nasal characteristics assessed using lateral cephalograms. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2022 Feb; 161(2):263-271.View Related Profiles.

Alsulaiman, Ahmed
Will Kuo, Leslie Anne
Motro, Melih

PMID: 34629235

Niu X, Motro M, Will LA, Cornelis MA, Cattaneo PM. Does rapid maxillary expansion enlarge the nasal cavity and pharyngeal airway? A three-dimensional assessment based on validated analyses. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2021 Dec; 24 Suppl 2:124-133.View Related Profiles.

Will Kuo, Leslie Anne
Motro, Melih

PMID: 34352162

DiCosimo C, Alsulaiman AA, Shah C, Motro M, Will LA, Parsi GK. Analysis of nasal airway symmetry and upper airway changes after rapid maxillary expansion. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2021 Nov; 160(5):695-704.View Related Profiles.

Alsulaiman, Ahmed
Parsi, Goli
Will Kuo, Leslie Anne
Motro, Melih

PMID: 34373154

Tashkandi N, Zhao Y, Mitchell-Lee G, Stephens D, Patel M, Motro M, Will LA, Kantarci A. Longitudinal assessment of salivary vitamin D binding protein during orthodontic tooth movement. BMC Oral Health. 2021 07 05; 21(1):332.View Related Profiles.

Will Kuo, Leslie Anne
Motro, Melih

PMID: 34225707; PMCID: PMC8256539; DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01689-8;

Hersberger-Zurfluh MA, Papageorgiou SN, Motro M, Kantarci A, Will LA, Eliades T. Genetic and environmental components of vertical growth in mono- and dizygotic twins up to 15-18 years of age. Angle Orthod. 2021 05 01; 91(3):384-390.View Related Profiles.

Will Kuo, Leslie Anne
Motro, Melih

PMID: 33523142; PMCID: PMC8084456; DOI: 10.2319/060520-515.1;

Rana M, August J, Levi J, Parsi G, Motro M, DeBassio W. Alternative Approaches to Adenotonsillectomy and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) for the Management of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): A Review. Sleep Disord. 2020; 2020:7987208.View Related Profiles.

Parsi, Goli
Levi, Jessica
August, Joshua
Rana, Mandeep
Motro, Melih
DeBassio, William

PMID: 32695520; PMCID: PMC7355373; DOI: 10.1155/2020/7987208;

Hersberger-Zurfluh MA, Papageorgiou SN, Motro M, Kantarci A, Will LA, Eliades T. Vertical growth in mono-and dizygotic twins: A longitudinal cephalometric cohort study. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2020 May; 23(2):192-201.View Related Profiles.

Will Kuo, Leslie Anne
Motro, Melih

PMID: 31746097

Hersberger-Zurfluh MA, Papageorgiou SN, Motro M, Kantarci A, Will LA, Eliades T. Facial soft tissue growth in identical twins. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2018 Nov; 154(5):683-692.View Related Profiles.

Will Kuo, Leslie Anne
Motro, Melih

PMID: 30384939

Parsi GK, Alsulaiman AA, Kotak B, Mehra P, Will LA, Motro M. Volumetric changes of the upper airway following maxillary and mandibular advancement using cone beam computed tomography. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2019 Feb; 48(2):203-210.View Related Profiles.

Alsulaiman, Ahmed
Parsi, Goli
Will Kuo, Leslie Anne
Motro, Melih
Mehra, Pushkar

PMID: 30181009

Aktop P, Biren S, Aktop S, Motro M, Delilbasi C, Gurler G, Dergin G. Evaluation of two different rapid maxillary expansion surgical techniques and their effects on the malar complex based on 3d cone-beam computed tomography. Niger J Clin Pract. 2018 Jan; 21(1):13-21. PMID: 29411717

Iscan D, Motro M, Acar A. Postoperative Positional and Dimensional Changes of Mandibular Canal after Bilateral Sagittal Split Set-Back Osteotomy. Turk J Orthod. 2017 Dec; 30(4):110-117. PMID: 30112502; PMCID: PMC6007609; DOI: 10.5152/TurkJOrthod.2017.17017;

Santana L, Motro M, Bamashmous MS, Kantarci A, Will LA. Buccolingual angulation and intermolar width changes in the maxillary first molars of untreated growing children. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2017 May; 151(5):921-928.View Related Profiles.

Will Kuo, Leslie Anne
Motro, Melih
Bamashmous, Mohamed

PMID: 28457270

Gökkaya B, Motro M, Kargül B. Prevalence and characteristics of non-syndromic hypodontia among Turkish orthodontic patient population. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2015 May-Jun; 5(3):170-5. PMID: 26236675; PMCID: PMC4515798; DOI: 10.4103/2231-0762.159952;

Motro M, Schauseil M, Ludwig B, Zorkun B, Mainusch S, Ates M, Küçükkeles N, Korbmacher-Steiner H. Rapid-maxillary-expansion induced rhinological effects: a retrospective multicenter study. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2016 Mar; 273(3):679-87. PMID: 25837986; DOI: 10.1007/s00405-015-3584-y;

Acar YB, Motro M, Erverdi AN. Hounsfield Units: a new indicator showing maxillary resistance in rapid maxillary expansion cases? Angle Orthod. 2015 Jan; 85(1):109-16. PMID: 24784845; DOI: 10.2319/111013-823.1;

Sygouros A, Motro M, Ugurlu F, Acar A. Surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion: cone-beam computed tomography evaluation of different surgical techniques and their effects on the maxillary dentoskeletal complex. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2014 Dec; 146(6):748-57. PMID: 25432256; DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2014.08.013;

Sygouros A, Motro M, Ugurlu F, Acar A. [Surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion. An evaluation of different surgical techniques and their effect on maxillary dentoskeletal complex based on cone-beam computed tomography. Preliminary report]. Orthod Fr. 2014 Jun; 85(2):175-87. PMID: 24923217; DOI: 10.1051/orthodfr/2014005;

Erverdi AN, Yilmaz B, Motro M, Gozneli R, Ugurlu K. Simultaneous alveolar cleft closure and dental midline correction with curvilinear intraoral distraction. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2014 May; 51(3):344-9. PMID: 24024956; DOI: 10.1597/12-279;

Panou E, Motro M, Ates M, Acar A, Erverdi N. Dimensional changes of maxillary sinuses and pharyngeal airway in Class III patients undergoing bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. Angle Orthod. 2013 Sep; 83(5):824-31. PMID: 23438197; DOI: 10.2319/100212-777.1;

Erverdi N, Motro M, Gozneli R, Kucukkeles N. A novel vector control device in horizontal bone transport. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2013 Apr; 71(4):768-74. PMID: 23141918; DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2012.09.013;

Shemesh J, Tenenbaum A, Fisman EZ, Motro M. Is electron beam computed tomography the sole detection method for coronary calcium? J Am Coll Cardiol. 1999 Aug; 34(2):611-2. PMID: 10440183

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Bar chart showing 34 publications over 14 distinct years, with a maximum of 5 publications in 2021 and 2023