OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Dentistry is 45. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
A novel AI-driven tool for automated root canal segmentation of single and bi-rooted teeth on cone-beam computed tomography	177
Digital planning of prosthetic finalization in a TMD patient	124
Virtual planning and volumetric evaluation of wound healing following regenerative surgical treatment of intrabony periodontal defects	121
The Effectiveness of Platelet Rich Fibrin in Alveolar Ridge Reconstructive or Guided Bone Regenerative Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	100
Effect of continuous vs sequential chelation on the mechanical properties of root dentin: An ex vivo study	96
Are S-PRG composites able to resist against erosive and abrasive challenges and protect surrounding enamel in situ?	93
Tooth loss over 13 years of follow-up: Can regular dental visits reduce racial and socioeconomic inequalities?	93
Impact of angle on photothermal radiometry and modulated luminescence (PTR/LUM) value	91
Whitening efficacy of activated charcoal-based products: A single-blind randomized controlled clinical trial	89
Development of a survey-based stacked ensemble predictive model for autonomy preferences in patients with periodontal disease	89
Efficacy of adjunctive local periodontal treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with periodontitis: A systematic review and network meta-analysis	86
Generative deep learning approaches for the design of dental restorations: A narrative review	85
Artificial intelligence serving pre-surgical digital implant planning: A scoping review	84
Trajectories of child free sugars intake and dental caries - a population-based birth cohort study	83
Effectiveness of bioactive resin materials in preventing secondary caries and retention loss in direct posterior restorations: A systematic review and meta-analysis	72
Prolonged polymerization of a universal adhesive in non-carious cervical lesions: 36-month double-blind randomized clinical trial	72
Bisphenol A release from short-term degraded resin-based dental materials	70
Comparison of the colour accuracy of a single-lens reflex camera and a smartphone camera in a clinical context	66
Influence of rescanning mesh holes on the accuracy of an intraoral scanner: An in vivo study	65
Healing outcomes of open versus closed flap procedures for collagen membrane coverage following immediate dental implant placements with simultaneous guided tissue regeneration	63
Erosion protective properties of the enamel pellicle in-situ	63
Exploring the use of preprints in dentistry	63
A novel digital technique for maintaining maxillomandibular relations in fixed prosthetic rehabilitations	62
Effect of topical applications containing surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer filler on dental hard tissues-A systematic review	62
Retentive force of conical crowns combining zirconia and fiber-reinforced composite	61

Effect of prefabricated auxiliary devices in different optical properties and shapes on the accuracy of intraoral scanning of the edentulous arch with multiple implants: An in-vitro study	58
In vitro scan accuracy and time efficiency in various implant-supported fixed partial denture situations	58
How palatal vault morphology and screw length influence the accuracy of dynamic computer-guided orthodontic miniscrew insertion. A prospective clinical study	56
In vitro remineralization assessment of enamel subsurface lesions using different percentages of surface reaction-type pre-reacted glass-ionomer containing gum-based material	55
Assessing diagnostic accuracy and monitoring of caries progression using optical coherence tomography (OCT): A systematic review	54
Finite element analysis of stress distribution in autotransplanted molars	54
Full arch accuracy of intraoral scanners with different acquisition technologies: An in vitro study	51
Antibiofilm properties, cytotoxicity, and effect on protease activity of antibiotics and EGCG-based medications for endodontic purposes	51
Bruxism as a new risk factor of musculo-skeletal disorders?	51
Influence of customized over-scan body rings on the intraoral scanning effectiveness of a multiple implant edentulous mandibular model	50
Establishment of a three-dimensional face template dataset with different nasal morphologies and its application in fabricating nasal defect prostheses	49
A modified scan technique for multiple abutment teeth using the trim and lock function	48
Influence of periodic polyphenol treatment on the anti-erosive potential of the acquired enamel pellicle—A qualitative exploratory study	46
Morphology of pulpal mineralizations: A scoping review	46
Formulation of arginine-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (Arg@MSNs) modified orthodontic adhesive	45
Deep learning-based segmentation of dental implants on cone-beam computed tomography images: A validation study	45
Comparison of intraoral scanning and CBCT to generate digital and 3D-printed casts by fused deposition modeling and digital light processing	45
Effect of topical application of ibuprofen/arginine on the in-office bleaching-induced tooth sensitivity: A randomized, triple-blind controlled trial	45
Prevalence of tooth wear and associated factors: A birth cohort study	45
Accuracy of digital and conventional implant impressions in edentulous jaws: A clinical comparative study	45