OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Dentistry is 38. 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
Current uses of chlorhexidine for management of oral disease: a narrative review	194
3D printing parameters, supporting structures, slicing, and post-processing procedures of vat-polymerization additive manufacturing technologies: A narrative review	184
Artificial intelligence in dental research: Checklist for authors, reviewers, readers	171
Deep learning for caries detection: A systematic review	102
A systematic review of droplet and aerosol generation in dentistry	97
Layered deep learning for automatic mandibular segmentation in cone-beam computed tomography	83
In-office bleaching with low/medium vs. high concentrate hydrogen peroxide: A systematic review and meta-analysis	82
CAD-CAM removable complete dentures: A systematic review and meta-analysis of trueness of fit, biocompatibility, mechanical properties, surface characteristics, color stability, time-cost analysis, cl	79
Trueness and precision of 3D-printed versus milled monolithic zirconia crowns: An in vitro study	72
CAD-CAM complete denture resins: an evaluation of biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and surface characteristics	70
Development and validation of a novel artificial intelligence driven tool for accurate mandibular canal segmentation on CBCT	65
A novel deep learning system for multi-class tooth segmentation and classification on cone beam computed tomography. A validation study	65
Estimated prevalence of dental fear in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis	65
Accuracy of dental implant surgery using dynamic navigation and robotic systems: An in vitro study	65
Zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate (ZLS) mechanical and biological properties: A literature review	63
Evaluating contaminated dental aerosol and splatter in an open plan clinic environment: Implications for the COVID-19 pandemic	63
Artificial intelligence for caries detection: Randomized trial	63
Sleep bruxism and temporomandibular disorders: A scoping review of the literature	62
Effects of chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome	61
BSP implementation of European S3 - level evidence-based treatment guidelines for stage I-III periodontitis in UK clinical practice	49
Accuracy of dental implant placement using augmented reality-based navigation, static computer assisted implant surgery, and the free-hand method: An in vitro study	48
Artificial intelligence for caries and periapical periodontitis detection	47
Automatic segmentation of the pharyngeal airway space with convolutional neural network	46
RoBDEMAT: A risk of bias tool and guideline to support reporting of pre-clinical dental materials research and assessment of systematic reviews	45
Influence of rescanning mesh holes and stitching procedures on the complete-arch scanning accuracy of an intraoral scanner: An in vitro study	45

Effects of mechanical ventilation and portable air cleaner on aerosol removal from dental treatment rooms	45
Dental plaque microbiota profiles of children with caries-free and caries-active dentition	45
Detecting white spot lesions on dental photography using deep learning: A pilot study	43
Influence of ambient light conditions on the accuracy and scanning time of seven intraoral scanners in complete-arch implant scans	43
Global prevalence of edentulism and dental caries in middle-aged and elderly persons: A systematic review and meta-analysis	42
Postpolymerization of a 3D-printed denture base polymer: Impact of post-curing methods on surface characteristics, flexural strength, and cytotoxicity	41
Accuracy of orthodontic models prototyped for clear aligners therapy: A 3D imaging analysis comparing different market segments 3D printing protocols	40
Comparing oral health behaviours of men and women in the United States	40
Deep convolutional neural network-based automated segmentation of the maxillofacial complex from cone-beam computed tomography:A validation study	40
Patients’ and dentists’ perceptions of tele-dentistry at the time of COVID-19. A questionnaire-based study	38
Effect of additive manufacturing method and build angle on surface characteristics and Candida albicans adhesion to 3D printed denture base polymers	38
Evaluation of F, Ca, and P release and microhardness of eleven ion-leaching restorative materials and the recharge efficacy using a new Ca/P containing fluoride varnish	38
Influence of rescanning mesh holes on the accuracy of an intraoral scanner: An in vivo study	38
Accuracy of autonomous robotic surgery for single-tooth implant placement: A case series	38