OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Dental Materials Journal is 5. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Sealing ability of various endodontic sealers with or without ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) treatment on bovine root canal	31
Fracture strength and bonding interface morphology of CAD/CAM-fabricated ceramic laminate veneers on bleached enamel treated with two different antioxidants	31
Changes in enamel hardness, wear resistance, surface texture, and surface crystal structure with glass ionomer cement containing BioUnion fillers	29
C2C12 myoblast differentiation stimulated by octacalcium phosphate material	25
Effects of repetitive insertion/removal and occlusal load on the retentive force of rest plate–I bar clasps made by selective laser melting	24
Corrosion behavior of Zr-14Nb-5Ta-1Mo alloy in simulated body fluid	23
Effect of sodium hypochlorite-based formulations on the adhesion interface after fiber post cementation	21
Evaluation of the mechanical properties and fit of 3D-printed polyetheretherketone removable partial dentures	20
Effect of hot-etching treatment duration on the shear bond strength of zirconia-to-resin cement	19
Surface properties and biocompatibility of sandblasted and acid-etched titanium–zirconium binary alloys with various compositions	19
Influence of sintering conditions on translucency, biaxial flexural strength, microstructure, and low-temperature degradation of highly translucent dental zirconia	19
Effect of dimensional variations on the manufacturing process and the 3D shrinkage ratio of stereolithographic dental alumina ceramics	18
Retentive force of a conical crown with CAD/CAM-fabricated PEEK and zirconia secondary crowns on titanium implant abutments	18
Rheological properties and handling characteristics of four injectable calcium hydroxide pastes	17
Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of various types of endodontic sealers in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO-K1) cells	16
Measurement of elastic strain recovery in an orthodontic aligner as a driving force for orthodontic treatment	16
A novel analysis of the formation and resorption changes in dental hard tissue using longitudinal <i>in vivo</i> micro computed tomography	16
Three-dimensional fit of self-glazed zirconia monolithic crowns fabricated by wet deposition	16
Carbon nanohorn coating on titanium promotes M2 macrophage polarization	15
Changes in the surface texture of pre-polymerized acrylic resin pediatric crowns following acidulated phosphate fluoride application	15
Effects of a modified margin design, material, and loading type on the stress distribution of endocrowns: A 3D finite element analysis	15
The optical property measuring methods for resin composite using multiple spectrophotometers	15
Visualization of orthodontic forces generated by aligner-type appliances	14
Short fiber-reinforced resin-based composites (SFRCs); Current status and future perspectives	14
Evaluation of cytocompatibility and osteoconductivity of Zr-14Nb-5Ta-1Mo alloy with MC3T3-E1 cells	14

Five-year clinical follow-up of bulk-fill restorative materials in class II restorations	14
Comparison of the shear rebond strength of zirconia brackets treated with different Er:YAG laser energies	13
Utility of biphasic calcium phosphate cement as a seal for root-end filling	13
Exploring prosthetic screw rupture in titanium and zirconia superstructures under various conditions	12
Changes of surface characteristics after toothbrush abrasion on light-cured shade-characterizing agents for CAD-CAM composite-resin block	12
Effect of post-irradiation polymerization on selected mechanical properties of six direct resins	12
The impact of Morse taper implant design on microleakage at implant-healing abutment interface	11
Evaluation of the influence of gingival retraction width on the optical impression of the subgingival region using a 3D printed abutment tooth model	11
Interfacial integrity of bulk-fill resin composite restorations in deep Class-II cavities	11
Shear bond strength of different bonding agents to orthodontic metal bracket and zirconia	11
Temporal dynamics of adhesion of oral bacteria to orthodontic appliances	10
Bond strength between a veneering composite resin and zirconia frameworks with attached mechanical retentive devices	10
Evaluation of the effect of a glass ionomer cement containing fluoro-zinc-silicate glass on dentin remineralization using the ultrasonic pulse-echo method	10
Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory effects of surface-reaction-type pre-reacted glass-ionomer filler containing root canal sealer in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages	10
Fabrication of bioresorbable hydroxyapatite bone grafts through the setting reaction of calcium phosphate cement	10
Smear layer deproteinization with NaOCl and HOCl: Do application/wash-out times affect dentin bonding of one-step self-etch adhesives?	10
Tensile and shear bond strengths of a stainless steel used in orthodontic brackets bonded to bovine enamel using two types of resin cement	10
PEEK stress-shielding with artificial bone for dental implants	10
Sealing moderate caries lesions with bioactive glass-ionomer: A split-mouth clinical trial	10
Evaluation of the mechanical behavior of bulk-fill and conventional flowable resin composites using dynamic micro-indentation	9
Novel pit and fissure sealant with nano-CaF<sub>2</sub> and antibacterial monomer: Fluoride recharge, microleakage, sealing ability and cytotoxicity	9
Color changes in bulk-fill resin composites as a result of visible light-curing	9
The impact of postoperative intracoronal bleaching on the microtensile bond strength at the composite-dentin interface	9
Study on the effect of crystal changes on acid resistance of erbium laser etched enamel surface	9
Osteoclast formation in the co-presence of octacalcium phosphate and inorganic phosphorus-containing gelatin <i>in vitro</i>	9
Discoloration of fiber-reinforced composite resin disc for computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing after immersion in coffee and curry solutions	9
Mechanical analysis of factors affecting clear aligner removability	9
Evaluation of the mineral-promoting effects of in-office bleaching on experimental subsurface enamel lesions	8
Metal-organic framework-based nanoplatform enhance fibroblast activity to treat periodontitis	8
Polymerization shrinkage of light-cured conventional and bulk-fill composites —The effect of cavity depth and post-curing	8
Are resin-containing pulp capping materials as reliable as traditional ones in terms of local and systemic biological effects?	8
Do universal adhesive systems affect color coordinates and color change of single-shade resin composites compared with a multi-shade composite?	8
The effect of HEMA and 10-MDP in the bonding agent of a two-step self-etch system on water sorption, elastic modulus, and microtensile bond strength to dentin	8
Effects of ceramic type, connector dimension, and thermomechanical-aging on the fracture resistance and fit of CAD-CAM produced inlay-retained fixed partial dentures	8
Fibronectin-coated microgroove titanium surface promotes the behaviors of human gingival fibroblasts	8
Fracture strength and behavior of resin-faced CAD/CAM anterior crowns	8
Smoothed particle hydrodynamics method applied to oral region: A narrative review	8
Fluoride release and strength change of self-adhesive filling materials after storage in water	8
Mechanical properties and degree of conversion of resin-based core build-up materials and short fiber-reinforced flowable resin-based composite	7
Incorporation of chlorhexidine in self-adhesive resin cements	7
Effect of fine particle shot peening on surface friction of stainless steel and ceramic bracket slots	7
A novel alumina-ceria polishing paste demonstrated superior polishing of lithium disilicate compared with diamond paste	7
Effect of cigarette smoke and denture cleansers on the surface properties and color stability of CAD-CAM and conventional denture base resins	7
Influence of remaining coronal tooth morphology with resin abutment and fiber post on static and dynamic fracture resistances	7
Effect of filler load on structural coloration and color adjustment potential of resin composites	7
Evaluation of torque moment in self-ligation lingual brackets	7
Mineral induction and sealing abilities of proprietary bioceramic endodontic sealers	7
Novel antimicrobial denture adhesive containing S-PRG filler	7
Bacterial adhesion and antibacterial property of coating materials containing theobromine and S-PRG filler	7
The inhibitory effects of various ions released from S-PRG fillers on dentin protease activity	7

The effect of low-temperature degradation and building directions on the mechanical properties of additive-manufactured zirconia	6
Surface modification of titanium for wear resistance through solid-phase diffusion of iron	6
Dual function of anti-biofilm and modulating biofilm equilibrium of orthodontic cement containing quaternary ammonium salt	6
Fabrication and histological evaluation of a self-setting granular cement using calcium sulfate hemihydrate granules with different pore distribution	6
Preclinical <i>in vitro</i> study of <i>streptococcus mutans</i> accumulation in three fixed retainer designs: Microbiological assay	6
Fracture strength of porcelain veneer on surface-treated zirconia	6
Carboxymethyl chitin or chitosan for osteoinduction effect on the human periodontal ligament stem cells	6
Methacrylic acid/Tween 80 engineered amorphous calcium phosphate as an effective bioactive reinforcing nanofillers in dental adhesive	6
Effect of translucency and absorbance of composite on temperature change during photopolymerization	6
Effect of radiant emittance of an LED curing light on the cuspal deflection of a simulated tooth cavity in bulk-fill composite restoration: A novel simulation method	6
Effects of a co-stimulation with S-PRG filler eluate and muramyl dipeptide (MDP) on matrix metalloproteinase-1 production by human dental pulp fibroblast-like cells	6
The effects of orthodontic anchor screw inserted into the femur of growth-phase or mature rats —Osteoid formation, bone mineral density, collagen fiber bundles, biological apatite crystal orientation—	6
Biomechanical analysis of axial-radial integrated functional gradient material implants in healthy and osteoporotic bones	6
Pulpal response to mineral trioxide aggregate containing phosphorylated pullulan-based capping material	6
Dentin bonding performance of the new self-adhesive resin composite	6
Influence of using different translucent composite resins for customizing fiber post on the bond strength of self-adhesive cement to root dentin	6
Thermophysical properties and bonding with composite resin of premixed mineral trioxide aggregate for use as base material	5
A water-soluble glass-based temporary restorative resin inhibited bacteria-induced pH reductions at the bacteria-material interface	5
<i>In vitro</i> characterization of primary osteoblasts on titanium surfaces processed with wire-type electric discharge machining	5
Surveillance study on the application of titanium and its alloys to removable dental prostheses	5
Residual stresses in glass crowns generated by polymerization and water sorption of resin cements	5
Surface roughness associated with bacterial adhesion on dental resin-based materials	5
Interfacial fracture toughness of different surface treatments on zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate glass-ceramics	5
The research status and future direction of polyetheretherketone in dental implant —A comprehensive review	5
Exploring a new Portland cement-free calcium silicate cement —Part 1: Synthesis of dicalcium and tricalcium silicate	5
Preparation of CMC/ACP/PHMB nanocomposites and preliminary study on their antibacterial and remineralization functions	5
Experimental study of the biological properties of nmHA-SiO<sub>2</sub> fiber materials prepared by electrospinning technology	5
Finishing efficiencies of additive-manufactured Co-Cr alloy and Ti alloy clasps	5
Prevention of acidic attack on tooth enamel surfaces using polishing paste containing ion-releasing filler	5
Effect of two graphene derivatives on <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i> biofilms and cytotoxicity	5
Carbonate apatite versus β-tricalcium phosphate for rat vertical bone augmentation: A comparison of bioresorbable bone substitutes using polytetrafluoroethylene tubes	5
Evaluation of the trueness and adaptation of zirconia crowns fabricated with stereolithography	5