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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Accuracy of a Novel Trace-Registration Method for Dynamic Navigation Surgery	44
Incidence of COVID-19 Virus Transmission in Three Dental Offices: A 6-Month Retrospective Study	29
Perforation Risk Assessment in Maxillary Sinus Augmentation with Lateral Wall Technique	22
Minimally Invasive Management of Implant-Supported Rehabilitation in the Posterior Maxilla, Part II. Surgical Techniques and Decision Tree	22
Orthodontic Extrusion: Guidelines for Contemporary Clinical Practice	19
The Impact of 3D Implant Position on Emergence Profile Design	18
Decontamination of the Infected Implant Surface: A Scanning Electron Microscope Study	18
A 30-Year (1988–2018) Retrospective Microscopical Evaluation of Dental Implants Retrieved for Different Causes: A Narrative Review	17
Management of Furcation-Involved Molars: Recommendation for Treatment and Regeneration	16
Minimally Invasive Management of Implant-Supported Rehabilitation in the Posterior Maxilla, Part I. Sinus Floor Elevation: Biologic Principles and Materials	15
Soft Tissue Conditioning for the Surgical Therapy of Peri-implantitis: A Prospective 12-Month Study	14
Micro-Shear Bond Strength of Novel MDP Calcium-Fluoride–Releasing Self-Adhesive Resin Cement After Thermocycling	14
Accuracy of Dynamic Navigation Surgery in the Placement of Pterygoid Implants	14
Characterization of Extraction Sockets by Indirect Digital Root Analysis	10
The Link Between Periodontitis/Peri-implantitis and Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Literature Review	10
Histologic Outcomes After Guided Bone Regeneration of Peri-implant Defects Comparing Individually Shaped Block Versus Particulate Bone Substitutes	10
A Novel Technique for the Estimation of Gingival Thickness: A Preliminary Study	10
Comparison of Free Gingival Graft and Gingival Unit Graft for Treatment of Gingival Recession: A Randomized Controlled Trial	10
Vertically Coronally Advanced Flap (V-CAF) to Increase Vestibule Depth in Mandibular Incisors	10
A New Definition of Attached Gingiva Around Teeth and Implants in Healthy and Diseased Sites	9
Three-Dimensional Alveolar Bone Assessment of Mandibular First Molars with Implications for Immediate Implant Placement	9
Complication Management of a Socket Shield Case After 6 Years of Function	9
Periodontal Effect of Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics in Skeletal Angle Class III: A Nonrandomized, Controlled Trial	9
Immediate Implant in Maxillary Central Incisors and Prosthetic Screw Channel: A CBCT Feasibility Study	8
An Updated Decision Tree for Horizontal Ridge Augmentation: A Narrative Review	8

Lip Repositioning Surgery Using an Er,Cr:YSGG Laser: A Case Series	8
Clinical Remarks on the Significance of Tooth Malposition and Papillae Dimension on the Prediction of Root Coverage	8
Clinical Outcomes of Maxillary Anterior Postextraction Socket Implants with Immediate Provisional Restorations Using a Novel Macro-Hybrid Implant Design: An 18- to 24-Month Single-Cohort Prospective S	8
Gingival Phenotype Modification as a Result of Root Coverage Procedure with Two Human Dermal Matrices: Long-Term Assessment of a Randomized Clinical Trial	8
The Influence of Cementoenamel Restorations in the Treatment of Multiple Gingival Recession Defects Associated with Noncarious Cervical Lesions: A Prospective Study	8
Immediate Provisionalization of Single Narrow Implants in Fresh Extraction Sockets and Healed Sites: Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of 2 Years Follow-up	8
Archaea Occurrence in the Subgingival Biofilm in Patients with Peri-implantitis and Periodontitis	8
Laser-Assisted Esthetic Crown Lengthening: Open-Flap Versus Flapless	7
Guided Tissue Preservation: Clinical Application of a New Provisional Restoration Design to Preserve Soft Tissue Contours for Single-Tooth Immediate Implant Restorations in the Esthetic Area	7
Longevity of Teeth and Dental Implants in Patients Treated for Chronic Periodontitis Following Periodontal Maintenance Therapy in a Private Specialist Practice: A Retrospective Study with a 10-Year Fo	7
A Modification for Treatment of Excessive Gingival Display: Tooth-Based Lip-Repositioning Technique	7
Patient-Related Risk Factors for Maxillary Sinus Augmentation Procedures: A Systematic Literature Review	7
Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel Technique with Site-Specific Application of Connective Tissue Graft for the Treatment of Multiple Adjacent Maxillary Gingival Recessions: A Case Series	7
Use of a Novel Implant with an Inverted Body-Shift and Prosthetic Angle Correction Design for Immediate Tooth Replacement in the Esthetic Zone: A Clinical Case Series	6
An Updated Decision Tree for Vertical Bone Augmentation	6
Crestal Window Sinus Elevation and Its Long-Term Clinical Outcomes	6
Microbial Assessment of Two Different Abutment Designs in Peri-implant Sulcus and Implant Abutment Interface: A Case Control Postloading Study	6
Guided Bone Regeneration with Nonresorbable Membranes in the Rehabilitation of Partially Edentulous Atrophic Arches: A Retrospective Study on 122 Implants with a 3- to 7-Year Follow-up	6
Expanded Clinical Applications of Narrow-Diameter Implants for Permanent Use	6
The Impact of Nano-Hydroxyapatite Resin Infiltrant on Enamel Remineralization: An In Vitro Study	6
The Basal Bone and Alveolar Process in the Maxillary Anterior Region in Humans: A Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Study	6
A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Grafting the Facial Gap at Immediately Placed Implants	6
A Comparison of the Effect of Barrier Membranes on Clinical and Histologic Hard and Soft Tissue Healing with Ridge Preservation	6
Accuracy of Implant Placement Guided with Surgical Template: An In Vitro and In Vivo Study	6
Discoloration Behavior of Resin Cements Containing Different Photoinitiators	6
Does Cigarette Smoking Induce Changes in Biologic and Mechanical Properties of Platelet-Rich Fibrin Membranes?	6
Accelerated Fatigue Resistance of Bonded Composite Resin and Lithium Disilicate Screw-Retained Incisor Crowns with Long and Short Titanium Bases	6
Determination of Facial References for Esthetic Restorative Treatment	6
Outcomes of a 1-Year Prospective Single-Arm Cohort Study Using a Novel Macro-Hybrid Implant Design in Extraction Sockets: Part 1	6
Development of Bone Exostosis Following the Use of a Free Gingival Graft: A 30-Year Case Report and Literature Review	6
A Revised Peri-implantitis Classification Scheme: Adding Three-Dimensional Considerations to Facilitate Prognosis and Treatment Planning	5
Sealing Socket Abutments (SSAs) in Molar Immediate Implants with a Digitalized CAD/CAM Protocol: Soft Tissue Contour Changes and Radiographic Outcomes After 2 Years	5
Ridge Augmentation Using Customized Allogeneic Bone Block: A 3-Year Follow-up of Two Case Reports	5
A Novel Implant Design for Immediate Extraction Sites: Determining Primary Stability	5
Evaluating the Impacts of Some Etiologically Relevant Factors on Excessive Gingival Display	5
Horizontal Bone Augmentation in the Posterior Atrophic Mandible and Dental Implant Stability Using the Tenting Screw Technique	5
Clinical Classification of Healing Complications and Management in Guided Bone Regeneration Procedures with a Nonresorbable d-PTFE Membrane	5
Simultaneous Alveolar Ridge Augmentation and Periodontal Regenerative Therapy Leveraging Recombinant Human Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-BB (rhPDGF-BB): A Case Report	5
Root Coverage Procedures in Noncarious Cervical Lesions With and Without Restoration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	5
Evaluation of Peri-implant Tissue Stability and Patient Satisfaction After Immediate Implant Placement in the Esthetic Area: A 3-Year Follow-up of an Ongoing Prospective Study	5
Histologic Evaluation of Human Intrabony Periodontal Defects Treated with Deproteinized Bovine Bone Mineral in Combination with Orthodontic Tooth Movement: A Case Series	5
Short- and Long-Term Outcomes of Treatment of Multiple Lingual Recessions Using the Bilaminar Subperiosteal Tunnel Technique	5
Clinical Outcomes of Periodontal Regenerative Therapy Using rhFGF-2 with a Modified Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique for Intrabony Defects: Case Series with a 12-Month Follow-up	5
Posterior Bite Collapse: Guidelines for Treatment Based on Form and Function	5
Immediate Tooth Replacement Therapy in Postextraction Sockets: A Comparative Prospective Study on the Effect of Variable Platform-Switched Subcrestal Angle Correction Implants	5
A Modified Approach in Lip Repositioning Surgery: A Prospective Study in a Twin Population with a 3-Year Follow-up	5
Bone and Soft Tissue Modifications in Immediate Implants Versus Delayed Implants Inserted Following Alveolar Ridge Preservation: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Part I: Esthetic Outcomes	5
Influence of Implant Placement Depth and Soft Tissue Thickness on Crestal Bone Stability Around Implants With and Without Platform Switching: A Comparative Clinical Trial	5
Lateral Sinus Floor Elevation in the Severely Atrophied Maxilla: Concentrated Growth Factors Versus Bone Substitutes. A Controlled Clinical Trial	5
Contour Changes Following Implant Placement and Concomitant Soft Tissue Augmentation Applying a Volume-Stable Collagen Matrix	5

The Vestibular Shifted Flap Design for Vertical Bone Augmentation in the Maxilla: Case Report and Technical Notes	5
Comparison of Bone-Level and Tissue-Level Implants: A Pilot Study with a Histologic Analysis and a 4-Year Follow-up	5
Diagnostic Accuracy of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Identifying Peri-implantitis–Like Bone Defects Ex Vivo	4
Retrograde Peri-implantitis: Report of a Case Successfully Treated by Resection of the Implant Apex	4
Implant Placement Under Dynamic Navigation Using Trace Registration: Case Presentations	4
Implant Site Development Using Titanium Mesh in the Maxilla: A Retrospective Study of 58 Mesh Procedures in 48 Patients	4
The Effect of an Alloplastic Bone Substitute and Enamel Matrix Derivative on the Preservation of Single Anterior Extraction Sockets: A Histologic Study in Humans	4
Evaluation of Different Dental Lasers’ Ability to Congeal Pooled Blood: An In Vitro Study	4
Er:YAG Laser–Assisted Bone Regenerative Therapy for Implant Placement: A Case Series	4
Treatment of Deep Isolated Gingival Recession Defects Affecting Mandibular Incisors: A Novel Interdisciplinary Orthodontic-Mucogingival Approach	4
Posterior Bite Collapse and Diagnostic Grading for Periodontitis	4
Minimally Invasive Prosthetic Procedure (MIPP): Up to 12-Year Survival of Full-Mouth Rehabilitations in Patients with Severely Worn Dentition (Managed with Lithium Disilicate Ceramic Restorations)	4
Analysis of Proximal Contact Loss Between Implant Restorations and Adjacent Teeth: A 10-Year Retrospective Study	4
Socket Preservation Following Extraction of Molars with Severe Periodontitis	4
Osteogenic Potential of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells Co-Cultured with Equine Bone Substitute Combined with Melatonin	4
Evaluation of a Minimally Invasive Alveolar Ridge Reconstruction Approach in Postextraction Dehiscence Defects: A Case Series	4
En Bloc Autotransplantation of Retained Canine in the Mandible: A Case Presentation	4
Predictability in Lip Repositioning with Botulinum Toxin for Gummy Smile Treatment: A 3-Year Follow-up Case Series	4
Comparison of a Novel Sonic Toothbrush to Manual Brushing on Plaque Control and Gingival Inflammation: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial	4
Ridge Augmentation Comparing a Cancellous Block Allograft to an Osteoinductive Demineralized Bone Matrix Allograft: A Randomized, Controlled, Blinded Clinical Trial	4
Laser-Assisted Therapy for the Treatment of Peri-implantitis. Part I. Clinical Outcomes	4
A Clinical Classification System for the Treatment of Postextraction Sites	4
Nano-Hydroxyapatite Airborne-Particle Abrasion System as an Alternative Surface Treatment Method on Intraorally Contaminated Titanium Discs	4
Indications for Simultaneous Implantation and Bone Augmentation Using the Allograft Bone Ring Technique	4
One-Year Outcomes of a Piscine Soft Tissue Alternative Used in Mucogingival Procedures: A Clinical Case Series	4
Outcome of Different Surgical Approaches in the Treatment of Class II Furcation Defects in Mandibular Molars: A Randomized Clinical Trial	4
SEM Evaluation of the Effects of Laser-Mediated Implant Surface Decontamination: An In Situ Human Pilot Study	3
Preliminary Results Using a Friction-Fit Crown to Abutment Connection	3
Buccal Bone Remodeling Around Immediate Implants in STZ-Induced Diabetic Dogs: A Histologic and Microcomputed Tomographic Analysis	3
Three-Dimensional Volumetric Analysis of the Palatal Donor Site Following Soft Tissue Harvesting	3
Clinical, Tomographic, and Histologic Evaluation of an Autogenous Bone Graft Harvested from the Maxillary Tuberosity for Guided Bone Regeneration: Case Report with a 4-Year Follow-up	3
Inter-Implant Papilla Reconstruction via a Bone and Soft Tissue Augmentation: A Case Report with a Long-Term Follow-up	3
Human Histologic Evaluations of Implants with a Unique Triangular Neck Design	3
Early Loading of Posterior Nonsubmerged Titanium Implants with a Modified Sandblasted and Acid-Etched Surface: A Prospective Case Series with Up to 149 Months of Follow-up	3
Three-Punch Alveolar Ridge Reconstruction Technique: A Novel Flapless Approach in Eight Consecutive Cases	3
Immediate Implant Placement in Conjunction with Acellular Dermal Matrix or Connective Tissue Graft: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Volumetric Study	3
Horizontal Guided Bone Regeneration Using a Dehydrated Amnion/Chorion Membrane: A Case Report	3
Computer-Aided Crown Design Using Digital Scanning Technology for Immediate Postextraction Single-Implant Restorations Supported by Conical Indexed Abutments	3
A Biologically Driven Concept to Design the Emergence Profile Around Dental Implants: Surgical and Prosthetic Considerations to Optimize Hard and Soft Tissue Integration	3
Modified Free Gingival Graft Technique for Root Coverage at Mandibular Incisors: A Case Series	3
Dual-Center Cross-Sectional Analysis of Periodontal Stability Around Anterior All-Ceramic Crowns with a Feather-Edge or Chamfer Subgingival Preparation	3
MIH-Affected Teeth: Clinical Challenges from Diagnosis to Restorative Management	3
Interim Implant-Supported Resection Prosthesis Following Fibula Free Flap Reconstruction of the Arch with Immediate Implants: A Novel Approach for the Oncologic Patient	3
Regeneration of Secondary Dentin Using Recombinant Human Platelet-Derived Growth Factor and MTA for Pulp Capping: A Randomized Controlled Human Clinical Trial	3
Use of Autogenous Tooth-Derived Mineralized Dentin Matrix in the Alveolar Ridge Preservation Technique: Clinical and Histologic Evaluation	3
Minimally Invasive Fixed Rehabilitation of a Totally Edentulous Severely Atrophic Mandible with 4-mm Ultrashort Immediately Loaded Implants: A Case Report	3
Regenerative Orthodontics: GBR and Corticotomy to Stretch the Limits of Orthodontic Treatment	3
Decision Criteria Proposed for the Treatment of Vertical Bone Atrophies in the Posterior Mandible	3
Analysis of Crown Morphology and Gingival Shape in the Maxillary Anterior Dentition	3
Biologic Bone Behavior During the Osseointegration Process: Histologic, Histomorphometric, and SEM-EDX Evaluations	3
Effect of Connective Tissue Graft Following Immediate Implant Placement on Esthetic Outcomes at Maxillary Central Incisor Sites: A Long-Term Cohort Study	3
Influence of Thickness and Shade on the Color of Layered Novel Nanohybrid Composite Systems	3
Piezocision Through Computer-Guided Navigation	3
Combined Periodontal and Orthodontic Treatment of Severely Compromised Teeth in Stage IV Periodontitis Patients: How Far Can We Go?	3
Efficacy of Erbium:YAG Laser for Regenerative Surgical Treatment of Peri-implantitis: Clinical, Microbiological, and Biomarker Analyses	3
The Wafer Technique: Histomorphometric Results	3