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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
A novel AI-driven tool for automated root canal segmentation of single and bi-rooted teeth on cone-beam computed tomography	185
Digital planning of prosthetic finalization in a TMD patient	128
Virtual planning and volumetric evaluation of wound healing following regenerative surgical treatment of intrabony periodontal defects	121
Tooth loss over 13 years of follow-up: Can regular dental visits reduce racial and socioeconomic inequalities?	103
Are S-PRG composites able to resist against erosive and abrasive challenges and protect surrounding enamel in situ?	98
Development of a survey-based stacked ensemble predictive model for autonomy preferences in patients with periodontal disease	96
Impact of angle on photothermal radiometry and modulated luminescence (PTR/LUM) value	96
How palatal vault morphology and screw length influence the accuracy of dynamic computer-guided orthodontic miniscrew insertion. A prospective clinical study	94
Establishment of a three-dimensional face template dataset with different nasal morphologies and its application in fabricating nasal defect prostheses	91
In vitro remineralization assessment of enamel subsurface lesions using different percentages of surface reaction-type pre-reacted glass-ionomer containing gum-based material	90
Exploring the use of preprints in dentistry	89
Erosion protective properties of the enamel pellicle in-situ	88
Healing outcomes of open versus closed flap procedures for collagen membrane coverage following immediate dental implant placements with simultaneous guided tissue regeneration	85
Effect of topical applications containing surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer filler on dental hard tissues-A systematic review	78
A novel digital technique for maintaining maxillomandibular relations in fixed prosthetic rehabilitations	75
Retentive force of conical crowns combining zirconia and fiber-reinforced composite	74
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	68
In vitro scan accuracy and time efficiency in various implant-supported fixed partial denture situations	68
Trajectories of child free sugars intake and dental caries - a population-based birth cohort study	67
A modified scan technique for multiple abutment teeth using the trim and lock function	67
Influence of periodic polyphenol treatment on the anti-erosive potential of the acquired enamel pellicle—A qualitative exploratory study	66
Whitening efficacy of activated charcoal-based products: A single-blind randomized controlled clinical trial	65
Effect of topical application of ibuprofen/arginine on the in-office bleaching-induced tooth sensitivity: A randomized, triple-blind controlled trial	65
Comparison of intraoral scanning and CBCT to generate digital and 3D-printed casts by fused deposition modeling and digital light processing	65
Comparison of the colour accuracy of a single-lens reflex camera and a smartphone camera in a clinical context	63

Antibiofilm properties, cytotoxicity, and effect on protease activity of antibiotics and EGCG-based medications for endodontic purposes	59
Full arch accuracy of intraoral scanners with different acquisition technologies: An in vitro study	58
Deep learning-based segmentation of dental implants on cone-beam computed tomography images: A validation study	56
Assessing diagnostic accuracy and monitoring of caries progression using optical coherence tomography (OCT): A systematic review	55
Accuracy of digital and conventional implant impressions in edentulous jaws: A clinical comparative study	54
Formulation of arginine-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (Arg@MSNs) modified orthodontic adhesive	53
Bruxism as a new risk factor of musculo-skeletal disorders?	53
Morphology of pulpal mineralizations: A scoping review	52
Bisphenol A release from short-term degraded resin-based dental materials	51
The Effectiveness of Platelet Rich Fibrin in Alveolar Ridge Reconstructive or Guided Bone Regenerative Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	51
Effect of continuous vs sequential chelation on the mechanical properties of root dentin: An ex vivo study	49
Prolonged polymerization of a universal adhesive in non-carious cervical lesions: 36-month double-blind randomized clinical trial	49
Artificial intelligence serving pre-surgical digital implant planning: A scoping review	49
Generative deep learning approaches for the design of dental restorations: A narrative review	47
Influence of customized over-scan body rings on the intraoral scanning effectiveness of a multiple implant edentulous mandibular model	46
Effectiveness of bioactive resin materials in preventing secondary caries and retention loss in direct posterior restorations: A systematic review and meta-analysis	46
Prevalence of tooth wear and associated factors: A birth cohort study	46
Influence of rescanning mesh holes on the accuracy of an intraoral scanner: An in vivo study	46
Finite element analysis of stress distribution in autotransplanted molars	46
Dental plaque quantitation by light induced fluorescence technology in exclusive Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) users	46