OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology is 8. 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Automatic diagnosis for cysts and tumors of both jaws on panoramic radiographs using a deep convolution neural network	97
Cone beam computed tomography in dentomaxillofacial radiology: a two-decade overview	76
Artificial intelligence in oral and maxillofacial radiology: what is currently possible?	72
Artificial intelligence system for automatic deciduous tooth detection and numbering in panoramic radiographs	57
Current applications and development of artificial intelligence for digital dental radiography	54
Deep learning for automated detection and numbering of permanent teeth on panoramic images	41
Refined tooth and pulp segmentation using U-Net in CBCT image	40
Deep-learning for predicting C-shaped canals in mandibular second molars on panoramic radiographs	38
Integration of imaging modalities in digital dental workflows - possibilities, limitations, and potential future developments	33
Personalized dental medicine, artificial intelligence, and their relevance for dentomaxillofacial imaging	30
Two decades of research on CBCT imaging in DMFR – an appraisal of scientific evidence	29
Performance of deep learning models constructed using panoramic radiographs from two hospitals to diagnose fractures of the mandibular condyle	28
Assessment of dental age estimation methods applied to Brazilian children: a systematic review and meta-analysis	24
Influence of windowing and metal artefact reduction algorithms on the volumetric dimensions of five different high-density materials: a cone-beam CT study	24
Computer tomographic differential diagnosis of ameloblastoma and odontogenic keratocyst: classification using a convolutional neural network	23
Radiographic modalities for diagnosis of caries in a historical perspective: from film to machine-intelligence supported systems	22
Do various imaging modalities provide potential early detection and diagnosis of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw? A review	22
Application of deep learning in teeth identification tasks on panoramic radiographs	22
Mandibular cortical index in the screening of postmenopausal at low mineral density risk: a systematic review	21
Influence of CBCT-based volumetric distortion and beam hardening artefacts on the assessment of root canal filling quality in isthmus-containing molars	20
Great potential of ultrasound elastography for the assessment of the masseter muscle in patients with temporomandibular disorders. A systematic review	20
Artificial intelligence-based cephalometric landmark annotation and measurements according to Arnett’s analysis: can we trust a bot to do that?	20
A review on the application of deep learning for CT reconstruction, bone segmentation and surgical planning in oral and maxillofacial surgery	19
Attitude of Brazilian dentists and dental students regarding the future role of artificial intelligence in oral radiology: a multicenter survey	19
Development and validation of an MRI-based radiomics nomogram for distinguishing Warthin’s tumour from pleomorphic adenomas of the parotid gland	18

Radiological features of central giant cell granuloma: comparative study of 7 cases and literature review	18
Segmentation of metastatic cervical lymph nodes from CT images of oral cancers using deep-learning technology	18
Parotid gland tumors: comparison of conventional and diffusion-weighted MRI findings with histopathological results	18
Can gray values be converted to Hounsfield units? A systematic review	18
Computed tomography imaging superimposition protocols to assess outcomes in orthognathic surgery: a systematic review with comprehensive recommendations	17
Comparison of five convolutional neural networks for predicting osteoporosis based on mandibular cortical index on panoramic radiographs	16
CBCT in dental age estimation: A systematic review and meta analysis	16
Assessment of inflammatory jaw pathologies using bone SPECT/CT maximum standardized uptake value	16
Automatic segmentation of the temporomandibular joint disc on magnetic resonance images using a deep learning technique	16
The effect of a deep-learning tool on dentists’ performances in detecting apical radiolucencies on periapical radiographs	16
Performance of a convolutional neural network algorithm for tooth detection and numbering on periapical radiographs	16
High-resolution ultrasonography of gingival biomarkers for periodontal diagnosis in healthy and diseased subjects	15
Deep learning-based identification of mesiodens using automatic maxillary anterior region estimation in panoramic radiography of children	15
Can diagnostic changes caused by cone beam computed tomography alter the clinical decision in impacted lower third molar treatment plan?	14
Automatic detection of anteriorly displaced temporomandibular joint discs on magnetic resonance images using a deep learning algorithm	14
CBCT image artefacts generated by implants located inside the field of view or in the exomass	14
Peripheral nerve blocks in the cervical region: from anatomy to ultrasound-guided techniques	13
Familial florid cemento-osseous dysplasia: a report of three cases and review of the literature	13
Osteoporosis screening support system from panoramic radiographs using deep learning by convolutional neural network	13
Accuracy of high-resolution ultrasound (US) for gingival soft tissue thickness mesurement in edentulous patients prior to implant placement	13
Analysis of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw with bone SPECT/CT: relationship between patient characteristics and maximum standardized uptake value	13
The interaction of obesity and craniofacial deformity in obstructive sleep apnea	12
Radiobiological risks following dentomaxillofacial imaging: should we be concerned?	12
Automated detection of dental restorations using deep learning on panoramic radiographs	12
A review of dental cone-beam CT dose conversion coefficients	12
The role of stationary intraoral tomosynthesis in reducing proximal overlap in bitewing radiography	12
Comparison of surface- and voxel-based registration on the mandibular ramus for long-term three-dimensional assessment of condylar remodelling following orthognathic surgery	12
Development of a model of soft tissue simulation using ballistic gelatin for CBCT acquisitions related to dentomaxillofacial radiology research	12
Magnetic resonance imaging artifacts produced by dental implants with different geometries	12
Dental MRI—only a future vision or standard of care? A literature review on current indications and applications of MRI in dentistry	12
Comparison of radiographical characteristics and diagnostic accuracy of intraosseous jaw lesions on panoramic radiographs and CBCT	12
Artificial intelligence and infrared thermography as auxiliary tools in the diagnosis of temporomandibular disorder	12
Detection of vertical root fractures by cone-beam computed tomography based on deep learning	11
Increased rate of pseudarthrosis in the anterior intersegmental gap after mandibular reconstruction with fibula free flaps: a volumetric analysis	11
Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of major salivary glands: CT and MR imaging findings	11
Diagnosis of cracked teeth using cone-beam computed tomography: literature review and clinical experience	11
Application of panoramic radiography with a multilayer imaging program for detecting proximal caries: a preliminary clinical study	11
Is jaw fractal dimension a reliable biomarker for osteoporosis screening? A systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy studies	10
Frontal sinuses as tools for human identification: a systematic review of imaging methods	10
Head motion and perception of discomfort by young children during simulated CBCT examinations	10
Diagnostic efficacy of CBCT, MRI and CBCT–MRI fused images in determining anterior disc displacement and bone changes of temporomandibular joint	10
Development and validation of a new formula for sex estimation based on multislice computed tomographic measurements of maxillary and frontal sinuses among Brazilian adults	9
A semi-automatic approach for longitudinal 3D upper airway analysis using voxel-based registration	9
Convolutional neural network-based automatic cervical vertebral maturation classification method	9
Artifacts in magnetic resonance imaging caused by dental materials: a systematic review	9
Effect of field of view (FOV) positioning and shielding on radiation dose in paediatric CBCT	9
Scatter-to-primary ratio in dentomaxillofacial cone-beam CT: effect of field of view and beam energy	9
The role of deep learning for periapical lesion detection on panoramic radiographs	9
Near-infrared reflection at 780 nm for detection of early proximal caries in posterior permanent teeth in vitro	9
Distortion or magnification? An in vitro cone-beam CT study of dimensional changes of objects with different compositions	8

Applications of artificial intelligence in the analysis of dental panoramic radiographs: an overview of systematic reviews	8
Artificial intelligence system for automated landmark localization and analysis of cephalometry	8
Multi-class deep learning segmentation and automated measurements in periodontal sonograms of a porcine model	8
Radiomics in bone pathology of the jaws	8
An analysis of patient dose received during cone-beam computed tomography in relation to scan settings and imaging indications as seen in a dental institution in order to establish institutional diagn	8
Comparison of deep learning methods for the radiographic detection of patients with different periodontitis stages	8
Detection of the separated root canal instrument on panoramic radiograph: a comparison of LSTM and CNN deep learning methods	8
A unique artificial intelligence-based tool for automated CBCT segmentation of mandibular incisive canal	8