OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Oral Radiology is 4. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Prevalence of bifid variations of the mandibular canal in an Iranian population using cone-beam computed tomography	61
Exposure and protection protocols of dentomaxillofacial imaging applied by paediatric dentists in Europe	36
Evaluation of the accuracy of detecting C-shaped canals in mandibular second molars identified by cone-beam computed tomography on panoramic radiographs using artificial intelligence algorithms develo	29
Correction: Radiologic evaluation of associated symptoms and fractal analysis of unilateral dens invaginatus cases	24
Proposal for a new staging system of Sjögren’s syndrome using salivary gland SPECT/CT: comparison with Saxon test, MR sialography, and histopathological examination	23
Enlarged occipital spur and craniofacial morphology: a cephalometric analysis	23
Deep learning model for automated segmentation of sphenoid sinus and middle skull base structures in CBCT volumes using nnU-Net v2	21
Risk factors for posttreatment mastoid cellulitis in patients with oral malignancy	20
Submandibular gland carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma with calcification	19
Imaging findings of orofacial cysticercosis: report of 5 cases with review of literature	18
Influence of CBCT-derived panoramic curve variability in the measurements for dental implant planning	17
Correction: Comparing the accuracy of two machine learning models in detection and classification of periapical lesions using periapical radiographs	16
The Sivan three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography volumetric imaging protocol: a novel dual-mode rendering technique for integrated visualization of temporomandibular joint disc and osseous st	16
Development of a novel phantom for evaluating jawbone SPECT targeting medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw	14
Evaluation of morphological and morphometric characteristics of the temporomandibular joint in children with different skeletal models in the sagittal and vertical direction	14
A rare case of unilateral double Stafne bone defects and literature review	13
Orofacial symptoms suggestive of malignant lesions and the role of imaging: literature review and case presentation	12
Deep learning classification performance for diagnosing condylar osteoarthritis in patients with dentofacial deformities using panoramic temporomandibular joint projection images	12
Differentiating odontogenic myxoma from ameloblastoma by focusing on cyst-like areas on MR images	12
Ultrasonographic evaluation of the parotid and submandibular glands in smokers	11
Correction to: Radiomics analysis of [18F]-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography for the prediction of cervical lymph node metastasis in tongue squamous cell carcinoma	11
Correction: Evaluation of maxillary sinus dimensions and volume using cone beam computed tomography in patients with unilaterally displaced palatal and buccal maxillary canines	10
Evaluation of the effect of sickle cell disease on the mandibular bone of children and adolescents by image texture and radiomorphometric analysis	10
U-net-based segmentation of foreign bodies and ghost images in panoramic radiographs	10
Evaluation of the long-term structural change caused by root canal treatment in the bone around the tooth by fractal analysis	9

Evaluation of the effectiveness of artificial intelligence models in radiopaque and radiolucent lesions of the maxillofacial region on panoramic radiographs	9
Magnetic resonance imaging of methotrexate-related lymphoproliferative disorder with a chief complaint of oral symptoms	9
A case of odontogenic keratocyst in the buccal space: characterization by multimodality imaging including computed tomography, diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasonography	9
Osteosarcoma associated with cemento-osseous dysplasia: co-incidence or two related entities?	9
Correction: Patient safety incidents in dentomaxillofacial imaging: reported adverse events from Hospital District Helsinki and Uusimaa and the City of Helsinki during 2012–2017	9
Assessment of mastoid emissary foramen morphology: a multidetector computed tomography study	8
Relationship between image information content and observer performance in digital intraoral radiography	8
Non-Gaussian model-based diffusion-weighted imaging of oral squamous cell carcinoma: associations with Ki-67 proliferation status	8
The optimal diagnostic assistance system for predicting three-dimensional contact between mandibular third molars and the mandibular canal on panoramic radiographs	8
A rare case of two Stafne bone cavities in the ipsilateral mandible with bicortical bone perforation	8
Efficacy of low-dose rate brachytherapy utilizing a mold with gold-198 grains for hard palate and gingival cancer	8
Correction: Evaluation of the thickness of masticatory muscles in patients with chronic periodontitis by ultrasonography	8
The use of ultrasonography in dentistry: a bibliometric analysis	7
Applicability and performance of convolutional neural networks for the identification of periodontal bone loss in periapical radiographs: a scoping review	7
Systematic review and meta-analysis of mandibular canal variations on cone beam computed tomography	7
Towards accurate occlusal plane positioning in panoramic radiographs: a deep learning-assisted study	7
Are morphological and morphometric characteristics of maxillary anterior region and nasopalatine canal related to each other?	7
Radiographic choice for skeletal maturation assessment: a systematic review of Cervical Vertebrae Method and Middle Phalanx Method	7
Radiographic biomarkers on grayscale gradient transition zone improve differentiation of deep caries/reversible pulpitis and chronic pulpitis through diagnostic model analysis	7
Deep learning-based automated masseter muscle area on routine CT stratifies survival in oral cancer	7
How does the direction of region of interest selection affect the fractal dimension?	6
Assessing masseter muscle volume and activity in relation to craniofacial morphology: a 3D CBCT study	6
Imaging diagnosis of mucoepidermoid carcinoma with intratumoral bone formation: a case report	6
Image findings and pathological findings of lymphoepithelial cysts with hyper internal echo—a comparison with dermoid cysts	6
Giant cell tumor of bone of the skull mimicking multicentric giant cell tumor of bone revealed after dental consultation	6
Ultrasonography as an additional tool to localize impacted canines	6
Investigating the effectiveness of MAR algorithm on magnitude of artifacts in CBCT images: a systematic review	6
A rare case of respiratory epithelial lined sinus retention cyst in the orbital floor reporting 22 years after orbital trauma	6
Ultrasonographic evaluation of masseter, trapezius, and sternocleidomastoid muscles in patients with internal derangement in the temporomandibular joint	6
Diagnostic accuracy of MRI–CBCT fused images in assessment of clinically diagnosed internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint	6
Evaluation of the relationship between sphenoid sinus morphology and area and volume by computed tomography	6
Dual-energy CT quantitative parameters can improve the performance of differential diagnostic between ameloblastomas and odontogenic keratocysts with solid components	6
Radiation doses of medical radiation workers performing low-dose-rate brachytherapy with 198Au grains and 192Ir pins for patients with oral cancers	6
Handheld point-of-care ultrasound for chairside assessment of masseter muscle: a pilot study	6
Evaluation of the effectiveness of panoramic radiography in impacted mandibular third molars on deep learning models developed with findings obtained with cone beam computed tomography	5
Improving TMJ MRI diagnostics in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a comparative evaluation of image enhancement filters	5
Analysis of the relationship between condylar changes and anterior disc displacement with reduction: a preliminary study	5
Acceptability of artificial intelligence in dental radiology among patients in India: are we ready for this revolution?	5
Evaluation of canalis sinuosus and accessory canal morphology by cone-beam computed tomography	5
Maxillary sinuses, multiple aspects to consider prior to bone grafting procedure: a retrospective study in a sample of a Palestinian population	5
Are maxillary sinus variations related to maxillary sinus diameters?	5
Comparison of image quality between intraoral radiographic images using wall-mounted and handheld dental X-ray units	5
Bidirectional analysis of clinical and MRI correlations in temporomandibular disorders using regression models	5
Correction: Evaluation of the temporomandibular joint morphology and condylar position with cone-beam computerized tomography in patients with internal derangement	5
Improved soft-tissue visibility on cone-beam computed tomography with an image-generating artificial intelligence model using a cyclic generative adversarial network	5
Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma in the mandibular gingiva: a rare case report with literature review	5
Clinically relevant morphometric analysis of pterygopalatine fossa and its volumetric relationship with adjacent paranasal sinuses: a CT-based study	5
Volume-based 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography parameters correlate with delayed neck metastasis in clinical early-stage oral squamous cell carcinoma	5
Influence of automatic exposure compensation tool of digital radiographic systems on the diagnosis of periapical lesions in teeth restored with metal post	5
Dental bitewing radiographs segmentation using deep learning-based convolutional neural network algorithms	4

Dental-dedicated magnetic resonance imaging in the follow-up of lower third molar removal	4
Furcation area and root proximity of molars as a risk indicator of periodontitis: a cone‑beam computed tomography-based study	4
Age-related structural changes of the facial skeleton: insights from sutural ossification and CT-based analysis	4
Spread asymmetry to differentiate nasopalatine duct cysts from radicular cysts arising in the anterior maxilla on computed tomographic images	4
Odontogenic myxoma with rare sunburst periosteal reaction: report of two cases and review of the literature	4
Accessory lingual mental foramen: A case report of a rare anatomic variation	4
CBCT appraisal of anatomical landmarks used in Vazirani–Akinosi nerve block technique	4