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 2020-10-01 to 2024-10-01.)

Article	Citations
Root and canal morphology of the anterior permanent dentition in Malaysian population using two classification systems: A CBCT clinical study	45
Solubility of bioceramic‐ and epoxy resin‐based root canal sealers: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	40
Clinical fracture incidence of rotary and reciprocating NiTi files: A systematic review and meta‐regression	30
Contribution of XP‐Endo files to the root canal filling removal: A systematic review and meta‐analysis ofin vitrostudies	20
Physicochemical properties and cytocompatibility of newly developed calcium silicate‐based sealers	20
Outcomes of traumatised immature teeth treated with apexification or regenerative endodontic procedure: a retrospective study	19
Microguided endodontics: Accuracy evaluation for access through intraroot fibre‐post	18
Comparison of apical debris extrusion using clockwise and counter‐clockwise single‐file reciprocation of rotary and reciprocating systems	14
A survey of current trends in root canal treatment: access cavity design and cleaning and shaping practices	14
Influence of surrounding temperature and angle of file access on cyclic fatigue resistance of two single file nickel‐titanium instruments	14
Supplementing filling material removal with XP‐Endo Finisher R or R1‐Clearsonic ultrasonic insert during retreatment of oval canals from contralateral teeth	13
Calcium hydroxide paste removal strategies and bond strengths of epoxy‐ and silicate‐based sealers	12
Frequency of middle mesial canal in mandibular first molars and its association with various anatomic variables	12
Effect of different final irrigation protocols on pulp tissue dissolution from an isthmus model	12
Antimicrobial action of photodynamic therapy on Enterococcus faecalis biofilm using curing light, curcumin and riboflavin	12
Revised guidelines for the endodontic education of dentistry students in Australia and New Zealand (FEBRUARY 2021)	11
A micro‐computed tomographic evaluation of retreatability of BioRoot RCS in comparison with AH Plus	11
Influence of dual rinse irrigation on dentinal penetration of a bioceramic root canal sealer: A Conofocal microscopic Analysis	11
Guided endodontics: The impact of new technologies on complex case solution	11
Multispecies biofilm removal by XP‐endo Finisher and passive ultrasonic irrigation: A scanning electron microscopy study	11
Real‐time intracanal temperature measurement comparing mechanically and laser‐activated irrigation to syringe irrigation	11
Effect of mode of rotation on apical extrusion of debris with four different single‐file endodontic instrumentation systems: Systematic review and meta‐analysis	11
The effect of taper and apical preparation size on fracture resistance of roots	10
Efficiency of Endosonic Blue, Eddy, Ultra X and Endoactivator in the removal of calcium hydroxide paste from root canals	10
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	10

The cytotoxic effects of various endodontic irrigants on the viability of dental mesenchymal stem cells	10
Root dentine thickness in C‐shaped lower second molars after instrumentation: A CBCT and micro‐CT study	9
Apical debris extrusion of full‐sequenced rotary systems in narrow ribbon‐shaped canals	9
Canal transportation using Mani GPR or HyFlex NT during the retreatment of curved root canals: A micro‐computed tomographic study	9
Application of computer‐assisted dynamic navigation in complex root canal treatments: Report of two cases of calcified canals	9
Comparative evaluation of pulpal repair after direct pulp capping using stem cell therapy and biodentine: An animal study	9
Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of salicylate‐ and calcium silicate‐based root canal sealers on primer human periodontal ligament fibroblasts	9
Retreatability of calcium silicate‐based root canal sealer using reciprocating instrumentation with different irrigation activation techniques in single‐rooted canals	8
The effect of rotary instrumentation on dentin thickness in the danger zone of the MB2 canal of maxillary first molars	8
Efficacy of EDDY, ultrasonic activation, XP‐endo Finisher and needle irrigation on the removal of mTAP from artificially created grooves in root canals	8
Cleaning efficacy and uncontrolled removal of dentin of two methods of irrigant activation in curved canals connected by an isthmus	8
Root canal cleaning in roots with complex canals using agitated irrigation fluids	8
Cutting efficiency of heat‐treated nickel–titanium single‐file systems at different incidence angles	7
Evaluation of resin sealer penetration of dentin following different final rinses for endodontic irrigation using confocal laser scanning microscopy	7
Shaping ability of different NiTi rotary systems during the preparation of printed mandibular molars	7
The impact of platelet‐rich fibrin (PRF) on delayed tooth replantation: A preliminary animal study	7
Assessment of true vertical root fracture line in endodontically treated teeth using a new subtraction software – A Micro‐CT and CBCT study	7
A regulatory role of Piezo1 in apoptosis of periodontal tissue and periodontal ligament fibroblasts during orthodontic tooth movement	7
Antimicrobial action of four herbal plants over mixed‐species biofilms of Candida albicans with four different microorganisms	7
Antimicrobial resistance in patients with endodontic infections: A systematic scoping review of observational studies	7
Outcome of root canal treatment using warm vertical compaction with bioceramic and resin‐based sealers: A randomised clinical trial	7
Effect of different irrigation protocols for applications in regenerative endodontics on mechanical properties of root dentin	6
Effect of the timing of radiation therapy on the push‐out strength of resin cement to root dentine	6
Shaping ability of two root canal instrumentation systems in oval‐shaped canals: A microcomputed tomography study	6
The accuracy of electronic apex locators for determining working length: An in vitro study with artificial teeth	6
Root and canal morphology of the maxillary second premolars as indicated by cone beam computed tomography	6
Clinical comparison of sensitivity and specificity between sensibility and vitality tests in determining the pulp vitality of mandibular premolars	6
Streamlining and simplification of surgical stent fabrication for micro‐endodontic surgery	6
Palatogingival grooves associated with periodontal bone Loss of maxillary incisors in a Chinese population	6
Efficacy of an arrow‐shaped ultrasonic tip for the removal of residual root canal filling materials	6
Correlation between endodontic pulpal/periapical disease and retrograde peri‐implantitis: A case series	6
Efficiency of diode laser and ultrasonic‐activated irrigation in retreatment of gutta percha and bioceramic sealer: An in vitro study	6
A second attempt at pulp revascularisation on an immature traumatised anterior tooth: a case report with two‐year follow‐up	6
The micro‐shear bond strength of new endodontic tricalcium silicate‐based putty: An in vitro study	6
Effects of calcium silicate‐based cements on odonto/osteogenic differentiation potential in mesenchymal stem cells	6
Evaluation of the mechanical properties of different nickel–titanium retreatment instruments	6
The influence of different NiTi instrumentation techniques on postoperative pain after single‐visit root canal treatment	5
Accuracy of different electronic apex locators in determination of minimum Root perforation diameter	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
Effect of QMix as final irrigation protocol on periapical healing after single‐visit root canal treatment: A randomised controlled clinical trial	5
The effect of low‐level laser on the quality of dentin barrier after capping with bioceramic material: A histomorphometric analysis	5
Effect of errorless learning on the acquisition of fine motor skills in pre‐clinical endodontics	5
Root and canal morphology of maxillary second molars in a Black South African subpopulation using cone‐beam computed tomography and two classifications	5
Cytotoxicity of different concentrations of glycolic acid and its effects on root dentin microhardness – An in vitro study	5
The efficacy of five different techniques in identifying C‐shaped canals in mandibular molars	5
In vitro antibacterial activity of endodontic bioceramic materials against dual and multispecies aerobic‐anaerobic biofilm models	5
Extrusion of debris with and without intentional foraminal enlargement – A systematic review and meta‐analysis	5
Medical students’ perception of an online dental trauma course in medical education	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

Direct effect of transforming growth factor‐beta 1 (TGF‐β1) on human apical papilla cell proliferation and mineralisation	5
An in vitro endodontic model to quantify the accessory canal filling potential of the vertical and lateral condensation techniques	5
Evaluation of the knowledge of final‐year dental students on the use of antibiotics in endodontics in Turkey	5
Relationship between crown and root canal anatomy of four‐rooted maxillary molar teeth	5
Pre‐eruptive intracoronal resorption of permanent dentition: A new classification and a multidisciplinary study	5
Effect of a resin‐modified calcium silicate cement on inflammatory cell infiltration and reparative dentin formation after pulpotomy in rat molars	4
Characterisation of the calcium silicate‐based cement–composite interface and the bonding strength with total‐etch or single/two‐stage self‐etch adhesive systems	4
Optimum glide path motion is safer than continuous rotation of files in glide path preparation	4
Evaluation of the outcome of apexogenesis in traumatised anterior and carious posterior teeth using mineral trioxide aggregate: a 5‐year retrospective study	4
Comparative analysis of different periapical index systems used in cone‐beam computed tomography	4
Cytocompatibility and cell migration evaluation of calcium silicate‐based root canal sealer compared to epoxide‐amine resin sealer in stem cells from human apical papilla: An in‐vitro study	4
Effect of glycolic acid and EDTA on dentin mechanical properties	4
Evaluation of concentrated growth factor and blood clot as scaffolds in regenerative endodontic procedures: A retrospective study	4
Proposing the inclusion of dental anatomy and trauma in the general medical curriculum	4
Critical analysis of a new system to classify root and canal morphology — A systematic review	4
The supplementary use of XP‐endo Finisher R after Reciproc enhances the removal of a bioceramic sealer in oval root canals	4
Effect of phytic acid and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid on penetration depth of bioceramic and resin sealers	4
Comparison of physico‐chemical properties of zinc oxide eugenol cement and a bioceramic sealer	4
Confocal laser scanning microscopy evaluation of roots subjected to activation protocol in endodontic microsurgery	4
Combining apical torsional load and cyclic fatigue resistance of NiTi instruments: New approach to determine the effective lifespan of rotary instruments	4
Minimal intervention treatment of crown‐root fracture in a mature permanent tooth by MTA pulpotomy and Fragment Reattachment: A Case Report	4
Effect of a heat‐based root canal obturation technique on push‐out bond strength of the classical bioceramic and new HiFlow sealer	4
Clinical assessment of cemento‐osseous dysplasia based on three‐dimensional diagnostic imaging: A case report	4
Surface roughness and cyclic fatigue resistance of reciprocating and novel rotary instruments after use in curved root canals	4
Transmission of 940 nm diode laser to the radicular area during its application as root canal disinfectant	4
Serum levels of inflammatory markers and HbA1c in patients with type 2 diabetes and apical periodontitis: Preliminary findings	4
Does sodium thiosulphate avoid the formation of the brown‐coloured precipitate as an intermediate irrigant between NaOCl and chlorhexidine?	4
Comparison of apical debris extrusion during root canal preparation in primary molars using different file systems: an in vitro study	4
Micro‐computed tomography evaluation of dentinal microcracks following canal preparation with thermomechanically heat‐treated engine‐driven files	4
The effect of intracanal medication variations on microhardness of simulated immature root dentin	4
The treatment of mature permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis by cervical pulpotomy: A systematic review	4
Evaluation of Endosequence Root Repair Material and Endocem MTA as direct pulp capping agents: An in vivo study	4
Influence of ultrasonic activation on antimicrobial activity of a new final irrigant containing glycolic acid: An invitro study	4
Root‐end resection with or without retrograde obturation after orthograde filling with two techniques: A micro‐CT study	4
Resistance to fracture of simulated external cervical resorption cavities repaired with different materials	3
Effect of the progressive taper enlargement of buccal root canals of three‐rooted maxillary molars: A stepwise micro‐CT study	3
Developing a prototype dental trauma e‐learning course for medical education	3
The role of polymorphism of the IL6 gene in tooth replantation	3
Dentinal tubule penetration of gutta‐percha with syringe‐mix resin sealer using different obturation techniques: A confocal laser scanning microscopy study	3
Effect of different coronal restorations on the fracture resistance of teeth with simulated regenerative endodontic treatment: An in vitro study	3
Root and root canal morphology of mandibular second permanent molars in the Gansu province population: A CBCT study	3
Bromelain‐based endodontic irrigant: preparation, properties, and biocompatibility: An in‐vitro study	3
Clinical management of external cervical resorption: A systematic review	3
Evaluation of apically extruded debris during the canal preparation using new heat‐treated nickel‐titanium files in curved canals	3
Microbial analysis of endodontic infections in teeth with post‐treatment apical periodontitis before and after medication	3
Comparison of the effects from coronal pre‐flaring and glide‐path preparation on torque generation during root canal shaping procedure	3
Shaping efficiency of XP‐endo shaper and Mtwo instruments in long oval root canals: A micro‐CT study	3
Evaluation of accessory mental foramen and accessory infraorbital foramen with cone‐beam computed tomography in Turkish population	3
Efficacy of various activation techniques on tubule penetration of resin‐based and bioceramic root canal sealers: An in vitro confocal microscopy study	3
Efficacy of disinfection procedures performed prior to regenerative endodontic therapy: An integrative review	3
Influence of chelating solutions on tubular dentin sealer penetration: A systematic review with network meta‐analysis	3
The prevalence of oval‐shaped root canals: A morphometric study using cone‐beam computed tomography and image analysis software	3
Does α‐lipoic acid therapeutically effective against experimentally induced‐acute pulpitis in rats?	3
Clinical and radiographic outcome of the root canal treatment of infected teeth with associated sinus tract: A retrospective study	3
XP‐endo Finisher effectively reduces hard‐tissue debris accumulated in root canals with isthmus after preparation with a reciprocating file system	3
Cyclic fatigue resistance of different nickel‐titanium instruments in single and double curvature at room and body temperatures: A laboratory study	3
Body temperature fatigue behaviour of reciprocating and rotary glide path instruments in sodium hypochlorite solutions alone or combined with etidronate	3
Evaluation of irrigant extrusion following the use of different root canal irrigation techniques: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	3
Prevalence of pulp canal obliteration and periapical pathology in human anterior teeth: A three‐dimensional analysis based on CBCT scans	3
Applying artificial intelligence to detect and analyse oral and maxillofacial bone loss—A scoping review	3
The efficacy of three passive ultrasonic irrigation systems on intracanal medicament removal in a novel standardised three‐dimensionally printed model	3
Apical extrusion of sodium hypochlorite in immature teeth: comparison of three different cleaning protocols	3
Antimicrobial effect of grape seed extract as a potential intracanal medicament combined with Nd:YAG laser	3
The efficiency of different irrigation activation techniques in the removal of calcium silicate‐based endodontic sealer from artificially created groove	3
Safety of large preparation with different instruments in the buccal canals of maxillary molars	3
Influence of access cavity design, sodium hypochlorite formulation and XP‐endo Shaper usage on apical debris extrusion – A laboratory investigation	3
Stress Distribution and Fracture Resistance of repairing Cracked Tooth with Fiber‐reinforced Composites and Onlay	3
Effects of lipopolysaccharide on proliferation, migration and osteogenic differentiation of apical papilla cells from early and late stage of root development	3