OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Australian Endodontic Journal is 3. 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 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
Root and canal morphology of the anterior permanent dentition in Malaysian population using two classification systems: A CBCT clinical study	35
Solubility of bioceramic‐ and epoxy resin‐based root canal sealers: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	32
The effect of four materials on direct pulp capping: An animal study	25
Clinical fracture incidence of rotary and reciprocating NiTi files: A systematic review and meta‐regression	21
Physicochemical properties and cytocompatibility of newly developed calcium silicate‐based sealers	17
Outcomes of traumatised immature teeth treated with apexification or regenerative endodontic procedure: a retrospective study	16
Influence of access cavity design on fracture strength of endodontically treated lower molars	16
Comparison of apical debris extrusion using EDDY, passive ultrasonic activation and photon‐initiated photoacoustic streaming irrigation activation devices	15
Microguided endodontics: Accuracy evaluation for access through intraroot fibre‐post	14
Contribution of XP‐Endo files to the root canal filling removal: A systematic review and meta‐analysis ofin vitrostudies	14
Debris extrusion during root canal preparation with nickel‐titanium instruments using liquid and gel formulations of sodium hypochlorite in vitro	13
Effect of different final irrigation protocols on pulp tissue dissolution from an isthmus model	11
Comparing dentinal tubule penetration of conventional and ‘HiFlow’ bioceramic sealers with resin‐based sealer: An in vitro study	11
Multiple idiopathic cervical root resorption involving all permanent teeth	11
Antimicrobial action of photodynamic therapy on Enterococcus faecalis biofilm using curing light, curcumin and riboflavin	11
Influence of surrounding temperature and angle of file access on cyclic fatigue resistance of two single file nickel‐titanium instruments	11
Comparison of apical debris extrusion using clockwise and counter‐clockwise single‐file reciprocation of rotary and reciprocating systems	11
Influence of dual rinse irrigation on dentinal penetration of a bioceramic root canal sealer: A Conofocal microscopic Analysis	10
Supplementing filling material removal with XP‐Endo Finisher R or R1‐Clearsonic ultrasonic insert during retreatment of oval canals from contralateral teeth	10
Calcium hydroxide paste removal strategies and bond strengths of epoxy‐ and silicate‐based sealers	10
Revised guidelines for the endodontic education of dentistry students in Australia and New Zealand (FEBRUARY 2021)	10
Canal transportation using Mani GPR or HyFlex NT during the retreatment of curved root canals: A micro‐computed tomographic study	9
A survey of current trends in root canal treatment: access cavity design and cleaning and shaping practices	9
A micro‐computed tomographic evaluation of retreatability of BioRoot RCS in comparison with AH Plus	9
Influence of the use of chelating agents as final irrigant on the push‐out bond strength of epoxy resin‐based root canal sealers: A systematic review	9

Frequency of middle mesial canal in mandibular first molars and its association with various anatomic variables	9
Multispecies biofilm removal by XP‐endo Finisher and passive ultrasonic irrigation: A scanning electron microscopy study	8
Efficiency of Endosonic Blue, Eddy, Ultra X and Endoactivator in the removal of calcium hydroxide paste from root canals	8
Efficacy of Er:YAG laser‐assisted direct pulp capping in permanent teeth with cariously exposed pulp: A pilot study	8
Effect of mode of rotation on apical extrusion of debris with four different single‐file endodontic instrumentation systems: Systematic review and meta‐analysis	7
Perforation of the maxillary sinus floor during apical surgery of maxillary molars: A retrospective analysis using cone beam computed tomography	7
Root dentine thickness in C‐shaped lower second molars after instrumentation: A CBCT and micro‐CT study	7
Locating the MB2 canal in relation to MB1 in Maxillary First Molars using CBCT imaging	7
Correlation between endodontic pulpal/periapical disease and retrograde peri‐implantitis: A case series	7
Application of computer‐assisted dynamic navigation in complex root canal treatments: Report of two cases of calcified canals	7
Cutting efficiency of heat‐treated nickel–titanium single‐file systems at different incidence angles	7
Real‐time intracanal temperature measurement comparing mechanically and laser‐activated irrigation to syringe irrigation	7
The effect of taper and apical preparation size on fracture resistance of roots	7
Apical debris extrusion of full‐sequenced rotary systems in narrow ribbon‐shaped canals	7
Comparative evaluation of pulpal repair after direct pulp capping using stem cell therapy and biodentine: An animal study	7
Apically extruded debris produced during glide path preparation using R‐Pilot, WaveOne Gold Glider and ProGlider in curved root canals	7
Efficacy of different irrigation activation systems on bacterial extrusion	6
Evaluation of resin sealer penetration of dentin following different final rinses for endodontic irrigation using confocal laser scanning microscopy	6
Guided endodontics: The impact of new technologies on complex case solution	6
The cytotoxic effects of various endodontic irrigants on the viability of dental mesenchymal stem cells	6
Outcome of endodontic treatment with chlorhexidine gluconate as main irrigant: A case series	6
Cleaning efficacy and uncontrolled removal of dentin of two methods of irrigant activation in curved canals connected by an isthmus	6
Filling ability of three bioceramic root‐end filling materials: A micro‐computed tomography analysis	6
Evaluation of the mechanical properties of different nickel–titanium retreatment instruments	6
Assessment of true vertical root fracture line in endodontically treated teeth using a new subtraction software – A Micro‐CT and CBCT study	6
Shaping ability of two root canal instrumentation systems in oval‐shaped canals: A microcomputed tomography study	6
The efficacy of five different techniques in identifying C‐shaped canals in mandibular molars	5
Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of salicylate‐ and calcium silicate‐based root canal sealers on primer human periodontal ligament fibroblasts	5
Comparison of irrigant activation devices and conventional needle irrigation on smear layer and debris removal in curved canals. (Smear layer removal from irrigant activation using SEM)	5
The effect of low‐level laser on the quality of dentin barrier after capping with bioceramic material: A histomorphometric analysis	5
Comparative study of Vertucci and Ahmed classifications to evaluate the main root canal configuration of mandibular incisors in a Brazilian population	5
The effect of diabetes on Fracture Resistance of Teeth: An in vitro study	5
Efficacy of EDDY, ultrasonic activation, XP‐endo Finisher and needle irrigation on the removal of mTAP from artificially created grooves in root canals	5
Root canal cleaning in roots with complex canals using agitated irrigation fluids	5
Optimal antimicrobial concentration of mixed antibiotic pastes in eliminating Enterococcus faecalis from root dentin	5
Antimicrobial resistance in patients with endodontic infections: A systematic scoping review of observational studies	5
Clinical comparison of sensitivity and specificity between sensibility and vitality tests in determining the pulp vitality of mandibular premolars	5
A second attempt at pulp revascularisation on an immature traumatised anterior tooth: a case report with two‐year follow‐up	5
Effect of errorless learning on the acquisition of fine motor skills in pre‐clinical endodontics	5
The influence of different NiTi instrumentation techniques on postoperative pain after single‐visit root canal treatment	5
Efficacy of an arrow‐shaped ultrasonic tip for the removal of residual root canal filling materials	5
The effect of rotary instrumentation on dentin thickness in the danger zone of the MB2 canal of maxillary first molars	5
Effect of different irrigation protocols for applications in regenerative endodontics on mechanical properties of root dentin	5
The effect of a preparation containing glycocholic acid and/or agitation on the tissue dissolution ability of sodium hypochlorite	5
Histopathological evaluation of different regenerative protocols using Chitosan‐based formulations for management of immature non‐vital teeth with apical periodontitis: In vivo study	5
The micro‐shear bond strength of new endodontic tricalcium silicate‐based putty: An in vitro study	5
Retreatability of calcium silicate‐based root canal sealer using reciprocating instrumentation with different irrigation activation techniques in single‐rooted canals	5
The impact of platelet‐rich fibrin (PRF) on delayed tooth replantation: A preliminary animal study	5
The accuracy of electronic apex locators for determining working length: An in vitro study with artificial teeth	5
Proposing the inclusion of dental anatomy and trauma in the general medical curriculum	4

Are the evaluation criteria used in preclinical endodontic training courses relevant? A preliminary study	4
Evaluation of Endosequence Root Repair Material and Endocem MTA as direct pulp capping agents: An in vivo study	4
Comparative analysis of different periapical index systems used in cone‐beam computed tomography	4
Shaping ability of different NiTi rotary systems during the preparation of printed mandibular molars	4
Relationship between crown and root canal anatomy of four‐rooted maxillary molar teeth	4
Does sodium thiosulphate avoid the formation of the brown‐coloured precipitate as an intermediate irrigant between NaOCl and chlorhexidine?	4
Evaluation of different Apexification treatments of teeth with immature apices and apical periodontitis on the fractal dimensions of trabecular bone	4
Combining apical torsional load and cyclic fatigue resistance of NiTi instruments: New approach to determine the effective lifespan of rotary instruments	4
Coronal Bacterial Penetration after 7 days in class II endodontic access cavities restored with two temporary restorations: A Randomised Clinical Trial	4
The accuracy of periapical radiography and cone beam computed tomography in measuring periodontal ligament space: Ex vivo comparative micro‐CT study	4
Direct effect of transforming growth factor‐beta 1 (TGF‐β1) on human apical papilla cell proliferation and mineralisation	4
Streamlining and simplification of surgical stent fabrication for micro‐endodontic surgery	4
Palatogingival grooves associated with periodontal bone Loss of maxillary incisors in a Chinese population	4
Medical students’ perception of an online dental trauma course in medical education	4
Effects of calcium silicate‐based cements on odonto/osteogenic differentiation potential in mesenchymal stem cells	4
Root and canal morphology of the maxillary second premolars as indicated by cone beam computed tomography	4
Pre‐operative ketorolac efficacy with different anesthetics, irrigants during single visit root canal treatment of mandibular molars with acute irreversible pulpitis	4
Evaluation of the knowledge of final‐year dental students on the use of antibiotics in endodontics in Turkey	4
A regulatory role of Piezo1 in apoptosis of periodontal tissue and periodontal ligament fibroblasts during orthodontic tooth movement	4
Evaluation of the outcome of apexogenesis in traumatised anterior and carious posterior teeth using mineral trioxide aggregate: a 5‐year retrospective study	4
In vitro antibacterial activity of endodontic bioceramic materials against dual and multispecies aerobic‐anaerobic biofilm models	3
Effects of lipopolysaccharide on proliferation, migration and osteogenic differentiation of apical papilla cells from early and late stage of root development	3
Evaluation of apically extruded debris during the canal preparation using new heat‐treated nickel‐titanium files in curved canals	3
Topographic changes in NiTi rotary instruments after the clinical use	3
Root and canal morphology of maxillary second molars in a Black South African subpopulation using cone‐beam computed tomography and two classifications	3
Optimum glide path motion is safer than continuous rotation of files in glide path preparation	3
Confocal laser scanning microscopy evaluation of roots subjected to activation protocol in endodontic microsurgery	3
Impacts of different Nickel–Titanium rotary and reciprocating root canal preparation systems on the amount of apically extruded debris	3
The effect of temperature on the stability of sodium hypochlorite in a continuous chelation mixture containing the chelator clodronate	3
Transmission of 940 nm diode laser to the radicular area during its application as root canal disinfectant	3
Microbial analysis of endodontic infections in teeth with post‐treatment apical periodontitis before and after medication	3
Extrusion of debris with and without intentional foraminal enlargement – A systematic review and meta‐analysis	3
Developing a prototype dental trauma e‐learning course for medical education	3
Dentinal tubule penetration of gutta‐percha with syringe‐mix resin sealer using different obturation techniques: A confocal laser scanning microscopy study	3
Influence of chelating solutions on tubular dentin sealer penetration: A systematic review with network meta‐analysis	3
Clinical assessment of cemento‐osseous dysplasia based on three‐dimensional diagnostic imaging: A case report	3
Effect of a resin‐modified calcium silicate cement on inflammatory cell infiltration and reparative dentin formation after pulpotomy in rat molars	3
Effect of phytic acid and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid on penetration depth of bioceramic and resin sealers	3
Body temperature fatigue behaviour of reciprocating and rotary glide path instruments in sodium hypochlorite solutions alone or combined with etidronate	3
Antibacterial efficacy and discolouration potential of antibiotic pastes with macrogol for regenerative endodontic therapy	3
Efficacy of various activation techniques on tubule penetration of resin‐based and bioceramic root canal sealers: An in vitro confocal microscopy study	3
Comparison of apical debris extrusion during root canal preparation in primary molars using different file systems: an in vitro study	3
Evaluation of concentrated growth factor and blood clot as scaffolds in regenerative endodontic procedures: A retrospective study	3
Micro‐CT analysis of the marginal adaptation and porosity associated with ultrasonic activation of coronally placed tricalcium silicate‐based cements	3