OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Enhancing Peri-Implant Papilla: A Minimally Invasive Approach with Integrated Prosthetic Solutions	29
A Continuous Crossing Mattress Periosteal Suture Technique for Periorestorative Crown Lengthening in Multiple Teeth	16
Cyst Formation After Subepithelial Connective Tissue Grafting: Management and Review	14
A Retrospective Study of Implant Placement Lateral to the Inferior Alveolar Nerve (ILIAN) in Severely Atrophic Posterior Mandibular Ridges	13
The Tunnel Wall Approach and Enamel Matrix Derivative to Cover Exposed Roots and Improve Clinical Attachment Levels in Cairo Class III Defects Associated with an Intrabony Lesion in the Anterior Area:	13
Utilizing Individualized Titanium Frames for Protected Alveolar Bone Augmentation: A Feasibility Case Series	11
Biologic Behavior of Pressed Lithium Disilicate Ceramic and Zirconia on Human Gingival Fibroblasts: An In Vitro Study	11
Clinical Performance of Splinted 4.5-mm Extra-Short Implants: A Controlled Retrospective Cohort Study	11
Digital Simulation and Clinical Validation of a Novel Open-Source-Based Workflow for 3D-Printed Surgical Guide (GORST) in Esthetic Crown Lengthening: A Case Report	11
A Prospective Clinical Assessment of BioHorizons Tissue-Level Implants	10
Evaluation of Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft Versus Acellular Dermal Matrix with Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel Technique in Treatment of Multiple Gingival Recessions: A Randomized, Paralle	10
Semilunar Lingualized Apically Positioned Flap (SLAP) for Peri-implant Soft Tissue Phenotype Modification Therapy Around Mandibular Implants: A Case Report	10
Periodontal Behavior of Full-Coverage Restorations Using a Biologically Oriented Preparation Technique (BOPT): A 10-Year Prospective Clinical Study	9
Calculus and Scaling and Root Planing: Reassessment of an Old Problem	9
ZAGA Double Pedicle Palatal Flap for Soft Tissue Management in Zygomatic Surgery	9
Comparative Clinical Evaluation of Trapezoidal, Envelope, and Tunnel Type Coronally Advanced Flap in the Treatment of Gingival Recession: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials	8
Effects of Soft Tissue Augmentation Procedures Around Dental Implants With Epithelial Embossed Connective Tissue Graft Using Coronally Shifted Strip Graft Technique: A Case Report With 2 Years Follow	8
Evaluation of Enamel Surfaces Treated with a Desensitizing Agent Containing CPP-ACP Before or After In-Office Bleaching	8
New Guidelines for the Treatment of the Alveolar Septum in Immediate Dentoalveolar Restoration Technique Associated with Osseodensification: A Case Series	8
VISTA Approach in Conjunction with Enamel Matrix Derivative, Corticocancellous Bone, and Connective Tissue Graft for Periodontal Defect Surgery: A Case Series	8
Partial-Full-Thickness Tunnel Technique and Supra-Crestal Sling Suture for Treatment of RT2 and RT3 Gingival Recessions: Technical Report with Two Cases	8
Polynucleotides and Hyaluronic Acid Mixture with Volume Stable Collagen Matrix for Coverage of Multiple Gingival Recession: A Case Series	8
Effects of Two In-Office Bleaching Agents with Different Compositions on the Bond Strength to Enamel	8
PerioTAG: A Reconstructive Surgical Technique for the Management of Non-Contained Vertical Periodontal Defects	7
The Root Complex in Posterior Teeth: A Direct Digital Analysis	7

Bilateral Digitally Aided Tooth Autotransplantation: A 2-Year Case Report	7
The Expanded Slit Free Gingival Graft: A Novel Approach to Increase the Width of Keratinized Mucosa	7
Comparison of Radiographic and Clinical Status and Peri-implant Crevicular Fluid Prostaglandin E2 Levels Among Patients with Peri-implant Mucositis and Peri-implantitis	7
Rapid Establishment and Validation of an Experimental Model of Osteoporosis for Implant-Bone Analysis	7
Tunneled Coronally Advanced Flap and Connective Tissue Graft Wall for the Treatment of Isolated Infrabony Defect Associated with Gingival Recession: Technical Report with Cases	6
Pontic Site Development Following Tooth Extraction: A Clinical Study	6
Use of Botulinum Toxin Before Surgical Lip Repositioning: A Randomized Clinical Trial	6
Clinical Outcomes of Periodontal Regenerative Therapy with Double-Sided Entire Papilla Preservation (DEPP) Technique for Intrabony Defects: A Case-Series with 12-Month Follow-Up	6
The Use of CAD-CAM Templates in Lateral Sinus Floor Augmentation Procedure: A Systematic Review	6
Long-Term Pulp Vitality Preservation by Root Debridement Excluding the Apical 2 mm in Severe Periodontal Bone Defect Beyond the Root Apex: A 5-Year Case Report	6
Rough Implants in Vertically Augmented Bone: A Retrospective Study with 4 to 15 Years of Follow-up	6
The Socket Shield Technique: Stability of the Buccal Peri-implant Bone after Partial Root Removal – A Prospective Case Series of 20 patients, with 18 Months Follow-up	6
Long-Term Follow-up of an Esthetically Demanding Case Using Slow Orthodontic Extrusion: A Case Report	6
Staged Treatment with Root Coverage Procedure Prior to Socket Shield: A Clinical Case Report	6
The Use of a Soft Tissue Substitute at Immediate Postextractive Implants to Reduce Tissue Shrinkage: One-Year Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial	5
Biological Reset Protocol for the Regenerative Treatment of Advanced Peri-implantitis Defects: A Proof of Concept	5
Performance of Immediately Loaded Short Implants Using Low-Speed Drilling Protocol and Plasma Rich in Growth Factors: A Controlled Retrospective Observational Study	5
Computer-Assisted Mandibular Reconstruction with a Single-Step Free Fibula Flap and Simultaneous Implant Placement	5
Farewell to Dr Oscar Gonzalez-Martin	5
Single-Tooth Immediate Placement and Provisionalization with Subcrestally Angulated Implants in Sites with Hard and Soft Tissue Facial Dehiscence in the Esthetic Zone: An Observational Study with 2 to	5
Root Coverage and Volumetric Outcomes of a Novel Porcine-Derived Acellular Dermal Matrix with the Tunneled Coronally Advanced Flap (TCAF) for Treatment of Multiple Adjacent Gingival Recessions: A Clin	5
Electrolytic Surface Decontamination in the Reconstructive Therapy of Peri-Implantitis: Single-Center Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial	5
A Radiohistographic Analysis of Growth Factor–Mediated Sinus Augmentation in Atrophic Maxillae: A 30-Month Follow-up Study	5
Single-Tooth Replacement in the Maxillary Esthetic Zone with Immediate Implant Insertion and Definitive Abutment Placement and Provisionalization: 1-Year Results of a Prospective Case Series	5
Comparison of Coronally Advanced Flap and Connective Tissue Graft With or Without Enamel Matrix Derivative for Gingival Recession Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinica	5
The Soft Tissue Island Technique for Neurovascular Protection in Cases of Inferior Alveolar Canal Dehiscence During Vertical Ridge Augmentation of the Posterior Mandible	5
Immediate Re-Implantation Protocol (iRIP) - Case Report and Proof of Principle	5
Coronally Advanced Flap with Xenogeneic Collagen Matrix for the Treatment of Gingival Recessions at Sites Presenting with Cervical Restorations or Noncarious Cervical Lesions: A Clinical and Ultrasono	5
Implant Placement with Simultaneous Guided Bone Regeneration Using Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin and a Deproteinized Bovine Bone Mineral: A 2-Year Retrospective and Comparative Study	5
Publication Delay of Systematic Reviews in Dentistry: Findings, Implications, and Potential Solutions	5
Management of Osteoarthritic Condylar Degeneration via Occlusal Analysis, Stabilization, and Restoration: A Report of Three Cases	5
Treatment of Multiple Recessions Associated with Noncarious Cervical Lesions: A Case Series	5
Treatment of Esthetic Complications with Peri-implant Soft Tissue: A Description of the “Apical Approach” Surgical Technique and Presentation of Two Clinical Cases	5
Decontamination and Repair Protocol Promotes Positive Outcomes in Implants Affected by Peri-implantitis: A Human Case Series	5
The Repair of Large Maxillary Sinus Membrane Perforations with a Collagen Membrane Stabilized with Tacks on the Medial and Lateral Walls: A Technical Note	5
Resonance Frequency Analysis to Assess the Stability of Immediate Implants: A Retrospective Clinical Trial	5
Single-Unit Short Implants in the Molar Region: A Retrospective Study with a Minimum 3-Year Follow-up	4
A 13- to 17-year Retrospective Evaluation of the Clinical Performances of Anterior and Posterior Lithium Disilicate Restorations onto Teeth and Implants	4
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Manuscript Preparation—AI as a Co-Author	4
Inverted Layering Technique as a Biomimetic Procedure in a Multidisciplinary Resolution of Discolored Teeth: A Case Report	4
2023 Clinical Research in Periodontology Award	4
Maxillary Sinus Elevation by Crestal Window: Influence of 3D Sinus Size on Bone Regeneration—A Retrospective Clinical and Histologic Evaluation	4
A Pilot Study Comparing Dimensional Alterations After Alveolar Ridge Preservation with Xenograft Versus Allograft	4
Entire Papilla Preservation Technique with Recombinant Human Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 and Autogenous Bone Grafting in the Treatment of Isolated Non-Contained Intrabony Defect: Case Report of a 5-Yea	4
Clinical Evaluation of the Combination of rhPDGF-BB and Xenogeneic Bone Substitutes for Treatment of Severe Periodontal Intrabony Defects: A Case Series	4
Shell Technique with a Xenogeneic Cortical Bone Lamina and Particulate Bone Graft for Horizontal Ridge Augmentation: A Case Series	4
A Periodontal Perspective on the Successful Treatment of Recurrent Benign Gingival Lesions Affecting the Anterior Dentition: Two Case Reports	4
Supra-Alveolar Periodontal Tissue Reconstruction in a Case with Severe Periodontitis: Case Report with a 2-Year Follow-up	4
Bone Shell Technique with Relocated Crestal Ridge Segment for Anterior Horizontal Mandibular Ridge Atrophy: A Case Series	4
Autonomous Dental Implant Robotic System Utilization for Implant Placement and Transcrestal Sinus Elevation Using Osseodensification: A Case Report	4

Association Between Interproximal Contact Loss and Peri-Implant Diseases in Non-Molar Sites	4
Partial-Full-Thickness Tunnel Technique with Palatal Vertical Incisions and Supracrestal Sling Sutures for Papilla Reconstruction and Root Coverage in the Esthetic Zone: A Technical Case Report	4
Osseointegration Foundation Charity Overdenture Program Study: Part 2	4
Immediate Implant Placement in the Aesthetic Area using Inverted Body-shift Design: A Prospective Clinical Pilot Study	4
Long-Term Clinical and Esthetic Stability of Inverted Body-Shift Implants in the Maxillary Esthetic Zone: A 6-Year Prospective Study	4
Restorations of Class II Cavities Evaluated for Marginal Leakage When Restored with Composites or a Giomer Using Different Bonding Agents	4
A Thirty-Seven-Year Retrospective Assessment of Connective Tissue Grafting: What Have We Learned? A Case Report	4
Laterally Positioned Multiple Papilla Flap with Connective Tissue Graft for the Treatment of Multiple Adjacent Gingival Recessions: A Case Series with 10-Year Follow-up	4
Management of a Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma Related to an Implant-Supported Prosthesis: A Case Report	4
An Umbrella Review of the Treatment Efficacy of Molar Class II Furcation	4
Review of Intraoral Vasculature and Implications on Incision Designs of Periodontal and Implant Surgeries	4
The management of gingival fenestration: A series of three cases	4
The Use of Cancellous Block Allografts for Reconstruction and Following Implant Failure Associated with Severe Bone Loss: A Prospective Survival and Histomorphometric Study	3
Considerations and Concerns Regarding Monolithic Zirconia Restorations	3
Collagen Matrix for Increasing Peri-implant Mucosal Thickness in Smokers: A Prospective Case Series	3
Computer-Assisted Implant Planning: A Review of Data Registration Techniques	3
Guided Customization and Fixation of Allogenic Cortical Lamina in Alveolar Bone Regeneration. A Case Report	3
Exosome-Mediated Alveolar Ridge Augmentation: A First Human Case Report with Histology	3
Implants Placed with the All-on-4 Technique: A Radiographic Retrospective Study on 156 Implants with a 5- to 14-Year Follow-up	3
The Papilla Base CTG: A Novel Approach for Interdental Soft Tissue Reconstruction	3
Clinical Comparison of Vascular Bleeding Time Creep Between Osseodensification and Conventional Drilling of Implant Osteotomy Sites	3
Is Intraoral Radiography an Appropriate Method to Assess the Feasibility of Immediate and Early Implant Placement in the Premaxilla?	3
Intentional Replantation in Combination with Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 Application and Orthodontic Tooth Extrusion for Periodontal Regeneration in the Treatment of Severe Endodontic-Periodontal Lesio	3
Polydioxanone Dome Technique for Guided Bone Regeneration: Surgical Technique and Results up to 72 Months of Follow-up	3
Performance and Strength Characteristics of Suture Knots in Periodontal Microsurgery: An In Vitro Study	3
From Mindless Mechanic to Educated Educator	3
The Custom Alveolar Ridge Splitting (CARS) Technique for Predictable Horizontal Ridge Augmentation in the Atrophic Posterior Mandible: A Case Report	3
Editorial: Essential Domains, Core Outcome Sets, and Measurements to Capture the Benefits and Harms of Implant Dentistry Interventions: The ID-COSM Initiative	3
Radiographic Changes in Bone Levels Around Sandblasted and Acid-Etched Titanium Implants at the 5-Year Follow-Up: A Retrospective Cohort Study	3
Periodontal Evaluation of Subgingival Open Sandwich Restorations: 2-Year Results of a Randomized Double-Blind Trial	3
Artificial Intelligence Chatbots in Patient Communication: Current Possibilities	3
Peri-implant Buccal and Lingual Keratinized Mucosa Augmentation Following Bone Reconstruction	3
Same Appointment Pre-Endodontic Dentin Sealing and Coronal Reconstruction Technique for Indirect Restorations: A Proof of Concept	3
Evaluation of Alveolar Bone Dimensions and Root Positioning of Anterior Teeth in the Maxilla	3
Radiographic and Histologic Evaluations of Peri-implantitis on the Grafted Maxillary Sinus: A Report of Two Cases	3
Treatment of External Cervical Resorption via Surgical Crown Lengthening and Concomitant Placement of a Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Restoration: A Case Series a 1-4 Year Follow Up	3
Staged Approach of Frenectomy Followed by Modified Tunnel and Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft in Single Mandibular Anterior Recessions: A Clinical Report of Three Cases	3
Suture Removal Timing and its Effect on Root Coverage: A Randomized Clinical Trial	3
Implant Malposition with Severe Anterior Periodontal Tissue Loss: An Interdisciplinary Treatment Strategy	3
Comparision between cortico-cancellous allograft and bovine xenograft for sinus augmentation: a radiographic, histologic and histomorphometric clinical study.	3
Celebrating the 40th Birthday of a Legendary Surgical Approach: The Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft Plus a Coronally Advanced Flap	3
Treatment of Mandibular Class III/IV Furcation Defects with a Combination Plastic Regenerative Technique: A Case Series	3
Evaluation of the Effect of Surgical Experience Level on the Success of the Coronally Advanced Flap (CAF) Technique	3
Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Resective Surgery with Adjunctive Implantoplasty Over a 6- to 11-Year Follow-up: A Case Series	3