OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Odontology 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Application of mesenchymal stromal cell sheets to prevent medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw with titanium implants in rats	57
Relationship of MMP-9 with the clinical course of apical periodontitis and the main bacterial species in the oral microbiota	31
Assessment of dentin mineral density of human teeth using micro-computed tomography in two kilovoltage levels	25
The involvement of orexin-1 receptors in modulation of feeding and anxiety-like behavior in rats with complete Freund’s adjuvant-induced temporomandibular joint disorder	22
Videofluoroscopic analysis of the laryngeal movement of older adults in swallowing	22
Influence of marginal incision and Le Fort I osteotomy on periodontal tissues: a prospective longitudinal study	19
Impact of liner treatment on the translucency of CAD/CAM multi-colored lithium disilicate and multi-layered zirconia implant-supported crowns, and evaluation of fracture strength of ceramic crowns	19
Marginal fit of 3-unit CAD–CAM zirconia frameworks fabricated using cone beam computed tomography scans: an experimental study	17
Stability of masticatory movements after placement of implant-supported denture	16
Study of clinical factors, focus score, lymphocyte type and NF-κB pathway in Sjögren’s syndrome	15
Targeting hepatocyte growth factor in epithelial–stromal interactions in an in vitro experimental model of human periodontitis	14
The anti-adherence activity and bactericidal effect of GO against Streptococcus mutans from Iraqi dental patients	14
Enhanced effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride application with light curing on natural dentin carious lesions: an in vitro study	14
Inter-measurement variation of masticatory performance test using gummy jelly	13
Vertical root fracture resistance and crack formation of root canal-treated teeth restored with different post-luting systems	13
Associations between immune-inflammatory markers, age, and periodontal status: a cross-sectional study	12
Odontology prize 2021	12
Effect of initial periodontal therapy on metallothionein levels in smokers and non-smokers with periodontitis	12
Effect of different irrigation activation techniques on irrigation penetration into the simulated lateral canals	12
Orofacial problems in scuba diving: prevalence and prevention—a large-scale survey among civilian divers in France	11
The effect of pre-ceramic soldering on marginal and internal fit of 4-unit zirconia frameworks and monolithic zirconia fixed dental prostheses	11
Intrauterine exposure to omeprazole increases the risk of teeth morphological anomalies in the offspring of a murine model	11
Relationships of physical constitution with occlusal force and masticatory performance in adults with natural dentition	10
Micro-CT evaluation of rotary and reciprocating glide path and shaping systems outcomes in maxillary molar curved canals	10
Profiling salivary miRNA expression levels in Fanconi anemia patients – a pilot study	10

The effect of light compressive and tensile mechanical forces on SOST and POSTN expressions in human periodontal ligament cells: an in vitro study	9
Streptococcus anginosus: a stealthy villain in deep odontogenic abscesses	9
Does the use of fiber posts increase the fracture resistance of simulated immature teeth? A systematic review	9
Examination of age-related changes in the submandibular glands of male mice	9
Self-ligating brackets exhibit accumulation of high levels of periodontopathogens in gingival crevicular fluid	9
Consecutive tooth agenesis patterns in non-syndromic oligodontia	8
Physicochemical and microbiological assessment of a dental adhesive doped with cashew nut shell liquid	8
Epigallocatechin gallate affects the proliferation of human alveolar osteoblasts and periodontal ligament cells, as well as promoting cell differentiation by regulating PI3K/Akt signaling pathway	8
Curcumin nanoparticles: the topical antimycotic suspension treating oral candidiasis	8
Experimental study on the biocompatibility and osteogenesis induction ability of PLLA/DDM scaffolds	8
Shaping ability of a new heat-treated NiTi system in continuous rotation or reciprocation in artificial curved canals	8
Root canal morphology of mandibular anterior permanent teeth in Turkish sub-population using two classification systems: a cone-beam computed tomography study	7
Influence of intracoronal bleaching agents on the bond strength of MTA cements to composite resin and their surface morphology	7
Pulpal outcomes in orthodontic tooth movement in diabetes mellitus	7
Antibacterial effect of silver nanoparticles mixed with calcium hydroxide or chlorhexidine on multispecies biofilms	7
Evaluation of the effect of different desensitizers on pulpal blood flow after full crown preparation using laser Doppler flowmetry: a randomized clinical trial	7
Can acid produced from probiotic bacteria alter the surface roughness, microhardness, and elemental composition of enamel? An in vitro study	7
Effectiveness of different supplementary protocols for remaining filling material removal in endodontic reintervention: an integrative review	7
Bulk-fill composite in challenging cavities: conversion rate, solubility, and water absorption analysis	7
WDR5 promotes the tumorigenesis of oral squamous cell carcinoma via CARM1/β-catenin axis	7
The optimization of ligature/bone defect-induced periodontitis model in rats	7
The evaluation of prepared microstructure pattern by carbon-dioxide laser on zirconia-based ceramics for dental implant application: an in vitro study	7
β-defensin 2 synthesized by a cell-free protein synthesis system and encapsulated in liposomes inhibits adhesion of Porphyromonas gingivalis to oral epithelial cells	6
Cav1.2 regulated odontogenic differentiation of NG2+ pericytes during pulp injury	6
Regeneration of periodontal bone defects with mesenchymal stem cells in animal models. Systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Correction: The effectiveness of a self-reported questionnaire on masticatory function in health examinations	6
Alterations of posterior pharyngeal wall movement during swallowing in postoperative tongue cancer patients: assessment with a videofluoroscopic swallowing study	6
Melatonin decreases IRF-3 protein expression in the gastrocnemius muscle, reduces IL-1β and LPS plasma concentrations, and improves the lipid profile in rats with apical periodontitis fed on a high-fa	6
Finite element analysis of non-ultraviolet and ultraviolet-irradiated titanium implants	6
Role of magnesium-doped calcium sulfate and β-tricalcium phosphate composite ceramics in macrophage polarization and osteo-induction	6
The effects of different surface treatments applied to milled PMMA denture base material on repair bond strength	6
Surface characteristics of resin composite cores and bond strength to CAD/CAM resin matrix glass–ceramic restorations after different treatment protocols	6
Increase Toll-like receptors 2 and 4 in apical periodontitis of rats with chronic liver disease	6
Comparison of oral health-related quality of life among endodontic patients with irreversible pulpitis and pulp necrosis using the oral health-related endodontic patient’s quality of life scale	6
Evaluation of accuracy and characteristics of tooth-color matching by intraoral scanners based on Munsell color system: an in vivo study	6
Laser-assisted Icon and clinpro for restoring white spot lesions: an in vitro comparative study	6
Microabrasion effect on enamel susceptibility to penetration of hydrogen peroxide: an experimental and computational study	6
Comparative evaluation of six commercial adult toothpaste formulations reveals cytotoxicity and altered functions in a human oral melanocyte model: an in vitro study	6
Evaluation of efficacy of new chalcone-based endodontic irrigant against dual biofilm Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans: a study in vitro	5
A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acid improves periodontitis and tissue destruction by MMP2- and MMP9-linked inflammation in a murine model	5
Dental maxillary sinus pathology: a CBCT-based case–control study	5
Metronidazole-laden silk fibroin methacrylated scaffolds for managing periapical lesions	5
Immunogenic effects of enamel matrix derivative on human alveolar ridge mucosa-derived vascular endothelial cells under lipopolysaccharide stimulation	5
Modification of glass-ionomer cement properties by quaternized chitosan-coated nanoparticles	5
Cutting efficiency and corrosion resistance of heat-treated endodontic files after various disinfection protocols	5
Comparison of the dimensional and morphological accuracy of three-dimensional digital dental casts digitized using different methods	5
Do instrument kinematics and the apical preparation limit influence canal disinfection and bacterial extrusion?	5
Efficacy of chitosan root canal medicament against cross-kingdom dual-species biofilm of Candida albicans and Enterococcus faecalis in an in vitro root-canal model	5
The effect of external magnetic field on osteogenic and antimicrobial behaviour of surface-functionalized custom titanium chamber with iron nanoparticles. A preliminary research	5
Correction: miR-708-3p targetedly regulates LSD1 to promote osteoblast differentiation of hPDLSCs in periodontitis	5

Porphyromonas gingivalis outside the oral cavity	5
Feasibility of 3 Tesla MRI for the assessment of mid-palatal suture maturation: a retrospective pilot study	5
Effects of ultraviolet irradiation on beta-tricalcium phosphate as a bone graft substitute	5
Predictors of complications associated with unerupted maxillary canines: a cone beam computed tomography study	5
Method 300: a complementary teaching methodology in Dentistry	5
Effects of experimental in-office bleaching gels incorporated with co-doped titanium dioxide nanoparticles on dental enamel physical properties	5
Evaluation of a hyaluronic acid hydrogel (Restylane Lyft) as a scaffold for dental pulp regeneration in a regenerative endodontic organotype model	5
An automated method to analyze root filling voids and gaps using confocal microscopy images	4
Three-dimensional finite element analysis of the biomechanical properties of different material implants for replacing missing teeth	4
Effect of green tea-loaded chitosan nanoparticles on leathery dentin microhardness	4
Assessment of apical extrusion in regenerative endodontics: a comparative study of different irrigation methods using three-dimensional immature tooth models	4
Dimensional changes over time in stereolithographic models fabricated with a 3D printer	4
Association between gingival bleeding and hematuria as biomarkers of periodontitis and renal disease: a review	4
Detection of Merkel cell polyomavirus in multiple primary oral squamous cell carcinomas	4
Mechanical properties of simulated dentin caries treated with metal cations and l-ascorbic acid 2-phosphate	4
Usefulness of preoperative computed tomography findings for airway management in patients with acute odontogenic infection: a retrospective study	4
Evaluation of early bacterial adhesion on CAD/CAM dental materials: an in situ study	4
Comparison of imaging modalities in the diagnosis of external cervical resorption (ECR): an in-vitro study	4
Antimicrobial effects of agitational irrigation on single- and multispecies biofilms in dentin canals	4
Salivary elemental signature of dental caries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of ionomics studies	4
The expression of salivary EGF, VEGF, endothelin, and transferrin in waterpipe and cigarette smokers	4
Transcriptional regulation of human follicular dendritic cell-secreted protein gene by interleukin-6	4
Effects of toothbrush abrasion on surface and antibacterial properties of hydroxyapatite–tryptophan complex with gray titania	4
Applicability of an active matrix metalloproteinase-8 point-of-care test in an oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic: a pilot study	4
Effects of pre-heating on physical–mechanical–chemical properties of contemporary resin composites	4
Color stability, surface roughness and flexural strength of additively manufactured and milled interim restorative materials after aging	4
DLK1 regulates periodontal inflammation by inhibiting NF-κB p65 and JNK signaling pathways	4
Effects of phytosomal curcumin treatment on modulation of immunomodulatory and pulp regeneration genes in dental pulp mesenchymal stem cells	4
Fracture resistance of root canal-treated molars restored with ceramic overlays with/without different resin composite base materials: an in vitro study	4
The effect of Par3 on the cellular junctions and biological functions of odontoblast-lineage cells	4
Examining enamel-surface demineralization upon exposure to acidic solutions and the remineralization potential of milk and artificial saliva	4
Diode laser versus sclerotherapy: bloodless approaches in the treatment of oral pyogenic granuloma (randomised controlled clinical trial)	4
The power of weak ion-exchange resins assisted by amelogenin for natural remineralization of dental enamel: an in vitro study	4
Speed-sintering and the mechanical properties of 3–5 mol% Y2O3-stabilized zirconias	3
Irrigant dynamics of a back-to-back double side-vented needle in root canals with various tapers: a computational fluid dynamics study	3
Characterization of the root and canal anatomy of maxillary premolar teeth in an Iraqi subpopulation: a cone beam computed tomography study	3
Correction to: Evaluation of low-viscosity bulk-fill composites regarding marginal and internal adaptation	3
Evaluation of fracture strength of different restoration techniques applied to C-shaped 3D model teeth	3
Effect of several nickel-titanium rotary systems on stress distribution in mandibular molars under occlusal forces: a finite element analysis	3
Evaluation of hydrogen peroxide diffusion in the pulp chamber, bleaching efficacy, and physicochemical properties of an experimental in-office bleaching gel containing a hydroxyapatite-capsaicin compo	3
Bacterial adhesion and surface roughness of particulate-filled and short fiber-reinforced composites	3
Comparison of heat production and bone architecture changes in the implant site preparation with compressive osteotomes, osseodensification technique, piezoelectric devices, and standard drills: an ex	3
Volatile sulfur compounds, biofilm, and salivary parameters in patients with periodontal disease: a cross-sectional study	3
Evaluation of tooth color change after a bleaching process with different lasers	3
Effect of heat application on the physicochemical properties of new endodontic sealers: an in vitro and SEM study	3
Susceptibility to discoloration of dental restorative materials containing dimethacrylate resin after bleaching	3
Prevalence of retromolar foramen in nineteenth century Spanish population	3
Identification of a familial cleidocranial dysplasia with a novel RUNX2 mutation and establishment of patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells	3
Influence of two carbodiimides on the bond strength of universal adhesives to dentin	3
Bioactive glasses for bone tissue engineering: a bibliometric study of the top 100-most cited papers	3
Maximum standardized uptake value for parotid and submandibular glands in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome and submandibular sialolithiasis using salivary gland SPECT/CT	3
The effectiveness of a self-reported questionnaire on masticatory function in health examinations	3
Polymorphisms in nanog are associated with oral leukoplakia: case–control study	3
Effect of non-surgical periodontal treatment on visfatin and chemerin concentration in the gingival crevicular fluid	3
Predictive factors in difficult postoperative airway management of severe odontogenic deep neck infection	3
Force exerted on maxillary anterior teeth in mandibular unilateral and bilateral distal extension partial edentulous situation	3
Effect of incorporation of calcium polyphosphate sub-microparticles in low-concentration bleaching gels on physical properties of dental enamel	3
Anti-inflammatory effects of hesperidin on human gingival fibroblasts stimulated by lipopolysaccharide of Porphyromonas gingivalis in vitro	3
Dose–response effect of Montelukast on post-extraction dental socket repair and skeletal phenotype of mice	3
Evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of different nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs alone or in combination with calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament: an in vitro study	3
Regeneration of periodontal intrabony defects using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF): a systematic review and network meta-analysis	3
How prenatal environmental factors affect rat molar enamel formation?	3
Accuracy of an electrical impedance device in estimation of remaining dentin thickness vs cone beam computed tomography	3
Correction to: Alterations of posterior pharyngeal wall movement during swallowing in postoperative tongue cancer patients: assessment with a videofluoroscopic swallowing study	3
Cell viability of novel composite hydrogels loaded with hydroxyapatite for oral and maxillofacial bone regeneration	3
Neural network approach to evaluate the physical properties of dentin	3
Psychological stress: neuroimmune roles in periodontal disease	3
Effect of a novel irrigation regimen and root canal filling material versus conventional endodontic protocols on dentin wettability	3
NAT10 promotes osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells by regulating VEGFA-mediated PI3K/AKT signaling pathway through ac4C modification	3
Compressive strength evaluation of thin occlusal veneers from different CAD/CAM materials, before and after acidic saliva exposure	3
Fracture strength of endocrowns after thermomechanical aging	3
Effect of periodontitis induced by Fusobacterium nucleatum on the microbiota of the gut and surrounding organs	3
An in vitro senescence model of gingival epithelial cell induced by hydrogen peroxide treatment	3