OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Odontology 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
The use of hydroxyapatite toothpaste to prevent dental caries	48
Evolution of endodontic medicine: a critical narrative review of the interrelationship between endodontics and systemic pathological conditions	31
A deep transfer learning approach for the detection and diagnosis of maxillary sinusitis on panoramic radiographs	25
Morpho-functional effects of different universal dental adhesives on human gingival fibroblasts: an in vitro study	24
Endodontic regeneration: hard shell, soft core	24
The ability of different irrigation methods to remove mixtures of calcium hydroxide and barium sulphate from isthmuses in 3D printed transparent root canal models	22
Porphyromonas gingivalis outside the oral cavity	22
Antimicrobial effects of agitational irrigation on single- and multispecies biofilms in dentin canals	19
Virucidal efficacy of chlorhexidine: a systematic review	19
Influence of shaft length on torsional behavior of endodontic nickel–titanium instruments	18
Postoperative pain after SWEEPS, PIPS, sonic and ultrasonic-assisted irrigation activation techniques: a randomized clinical trial	17
Antibacterial effect of silver nanoparticles mixed with calcium hydroxide or chlorhexidine on multispecies biofilms	16
Sodium hypochlorite against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm in dentinal tubules: effect of concentration, temperature, and exposure time	15
Clinical and microbiological effects of non-surgical periodontal treatment in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis: a controlled clinical trial	15
Prevalence of bifid and trifid mandibular canals with unusual patterns of nerve branching using cone beam computed tomography	14
BMP4-regulated human dental pulp stromal cells promote pulp-like tissue regeneration in a decellularized dental pulp matrix scaffold	14
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	14
Relationship between age and occlusal force in adults with natural dentition	13
Update on citric acid use in endodontic treatment: a systematic review	12
Evaluation of stress and strain on mandible caused using “All-on-Four” system from PEEK in hybrid prosthesis: finite-element analysis	12
Root form and canal anatomy of maxillary first premolars: a cone-beam computed tomography study	12
Gender differences in masticatory function in elderly adults with natural dentition	12
Micro-CT evaluation of rotary and reciprocating glide path and shaping systems outcomes in maxillary molar curved canals	11
Fracture resistance of root canal-treated molars restored with ceramic overlays with/without different resin composite base materials: an in vitro study	11
Vertical root fracture resistance and dentinal crack formation of root canal-treated teeth instrumented with different nickel–titanium rotary systems: an in-vitro study	10

Curcumin nanoparticles: the topical antimycotic suspension treating oral candidiasis	10
The existence of butterfly effect and its impact on the dentinal microhardness and crack formation after root canal instrumentation	10
Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of dental adhesive containing biogenic silver nanoparticles decorated nanographene oxide nanocomposites (Ag@nGO NCs) and effect on bond strength to dentine	10
An in-vivo study of photobiomodulation using 403 nm and 649 nm diode lasers for molar tooth extraction wound healing in wistar rats	10
Occlusal problems, mental health issues and non-carious cervical lesions	9
Anti-inflammatory effect of glycyrrhizin with Equisetum arvense extract	9
Evaluation of periodontal status and cytokine/chemokine profile of GCF in patients with severe congenital neutropenia	9
Toxicity of resin-matrix cements in contact with fibroblast or mesenchymal cells	9
The effects of different surface treatments applied to milled PMMA denture base material on repair bond strength	9
Management of fear and anxiety in dental treatments: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	9
NAT10 promotes osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells by regulating VEGFA-mediated PI3K/AKT signaling pathway through ac4C modification	9
Synergistic effect of thymoquinone and nystatin in the treatment of oral candidiasis; an in vitro study	8
Six-year clinical outcomes of implant-supported acrylic vs. ceramic superstructures according to the All-on-4 treatment concept for the rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla	8
Psychological stress: neuroimmune roles in periodontal disease	8
Effects of laser modalities on shear bond strengths of composite superstructure to zirconia and PEEK infrastructures: an in vitro study	8
The histone deacetylase inhibitor, entinostat (MS-275), induces the odontogenic differentiation of an odontoblast-like cell line in the absence of an osteoblast mineralization medium	8
Analysis of second mesiobuccal root canal instrumentation in maxillary first molars with three nickel–titanium rotary instruments: a micro-computed tomographic study	8
Immediate dental implant placement in post-extraction-infected sites decontaminated with Er,Cr:YSGG laser: a retrospective cohort study	8
Is pulpotomy a promising modality in treating permanent teeth? An umbrella review	8
Evaluation of a hyaluronic acid hydrogel (Restylane Lyft) as a scaffold for dental pulp regeneration in a regenerative endodontic organotype model	8
Distribution of periodontopathic bacterial species between saliva and tonsils	7
Comparison of antimicrobial and wound-healing effects of silver nanoparticle and chlorhexidine mouthwashes: an in vivo study in rabbits	7
An in vitro senescence model of gingival epithelial cell induced by hydrogen peroxide treatment	7
The evaluation of prepared microstructure pattern by carbon-dioxide laser on zirconia-based ceramics for dental implant application: an in vitro study	7
Antibacterial efficacy of copper-added chitosan nanoparticles: a confocal laser scanning microscopy analysis	7
The antimicrobial effect of different ozone protocols applied in severe curved canals contaminated with Enterococcus faecalis: ex vivo study	7
Modification of glass-ionomer cement properties by quaternized chitosan-coated nanoparticles	7
Effects of phytosomal curcumin treatment on modulation of immunomodulatory and pulp regeneration genes in dental pulp mesenchymal stem cells	7
Universal adhesive: the effect of different simulated pulpal pressure fluids and bonding modes to dentin	7
Effect of sandblasting and/or priming treatment on the shear bond strength of self-adhesive resin cement to CAD/CAM blocks	7
Root canal microorganisms and their antibiotic susceptibility in patients with persistent endodontic infections, with and without clinical symptoms	7
Influence of intracoronal bleaching agents on the bond strength of MTA cements to composite resin and their surface morphology	7
Effects of hydroxyapatite nanorods prepared through Elaeagnus Angustifolia extract on modulating immunomodulatory/dentin–pulp regeneration genes in DPSCs	6
Macrophages immunomodulation induced by Porphyromonas gingivalis and oral antimicrobial peptides	6
Effect of stain brand and shade on color stability of stains applied on a CAD-CAM feldspathic ceramic	6
Effect of green tea-loaded chitosan nanoparticles on leathery dentin microhardness	6
Inter-measurement variation of masticatory performance test using gummy jelly	6
Light and viscosity effects on the curing potential of bulk-fill composites placed in deep cavities	6
Shikonin promotes rat periodontal bone defect repair and osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs by p38 MAPK pathway	6
Susceptibility to discoloration of dental restorative materials containing dimethacrylate resin after bleaching	6
Vertical root fracture resistance and crack formation of root canal-treated teeth restored with different post-luting systems	6
Stability of masticatory movements after placement of implant-supported denture	6
Fabrication and characterization of low-shrinkage dental composites containing montmorillonite nanoclay	6
Masticatory path pattern and masticatory performance while chewing gummy jelly	6
Cell viability of novel composite hydrogels loaded with hydroxyapatite for oral and maxillofacial bone regeneration	6
Evaluation of accuracy and characteristics of tooth-color matching by intraoral scanners based on Munsell color system: an in vivo study	6
Consecutive tooth agenesis patterns in non-syndromic oligodontia	6
Arrest of root caries with an adjuvant chlorhexidine–fluoride varnish over a 12-months observation period: a QLF-analyzed, placebo-controlled, randomized, clinical trial (RCT)	5
Effects of the prevention of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw by local administration of a dental pulp stem cell-conditioned medium to the rat tooth extraction socket	5
Fluorescence intensities of composite resins on photo images	5

Clinical, immunological, and microbiological analysis of the association between periodontitis and COVID-19: a case–control study	5
Role of magnesium-doped calcium sulfate and β-tricalcium phosphate composite ceramics in macrophage polarization and osteo-induction	5
How loss of tooth structure impacts the biomechanical behavior of a single-rooted maxillary premolar: FEA	5
Simulating porcelain firing effect on the structure, corrosion and mechanical properties of Co–Cr–Mo dental alloy fabricated by soft milling	5
Second mesiobuccal canal segmentation with YOLOv5 architecture using cone beam computed tomography images	5
Effect of the incorporation of hydroxyapatite on the diametral tensile strength of conventional and hybrid glass ionomer cements	5
In vitro temperature changes in the pulp chamber caused by laser and Quadwave LED-light curing units	5
Comparative analysis of dimensional alterations following extraction of maxillary molars using three-dimensional images’ superimposition: a CBCT study	5
Root canal sealers affect artifacts on cone-beam computed tomography images	5
The effect of diabetes mellitus on the shear bond strength of composite resin to dentin and enamel	5
Gut flora alterations due to lipopolysaccharide derived from Porphyromonas gingivalis	5
Research progress on antibacterial activity of medical titanium alloy implant materials	5
Color stability, surface roughness and flexural strength of additively manufactured and milled interim restorative materials after aging	5
Effect of different irrigation activation techniques on irrigation penetration into the simulated lateral canals	5
An evaluation of peri-implant marginal bone loss according to implant type, surgical technique and prosthetic rehabilitation: a retrospective multicentre and cross-sectional cohort study	4
Physicochemical and microbiological assessment of a dental adhesive doped with cashew nut shell liquid	4
Periodontal therapy on the oral health-related quality of life of obese and non-obese individuals	4
Physicochemical, mechanical and biological properties of nano-calcium silicate-based cements: a systematic review	4
TiO2 nanotube-based nanotechnology applied to high-viscosity conventional glass-ionomer cement: ultrastructural analyses and physicochemical characterization	4
NLRP10 promotes AGEs-induced NLRP1 and NLRP3 inflammasome activation via ROS/MAPK/NF-κB signaling in human periodontal ligament cells	4
Enzymatic biofilm destabilisation to support mechanical cleansing of inserted dental implant surfaces: an in-vitro pilot study	4
How prenatal environmental factors affect rat molar enamel formation?	4
Speed-sintering and the mechanical properties of 3–5 mol% Y2O3-stabilized zirconias	4
Neural network approach to evaluate the physical properties of dentin	4
Shaping ability of a new heat-treated NiTi system in continuous rotation or reciprocation in artificial curved canals	4
Cav1.2 regulated odontogenic differentiation of NG2+ pericytes during pulp injury	4
Calcium hydroxide/iodoform nanoparticles as an intracanal filling medication: synthesis, characterization, and in vitro study using a bovine primary tooth model	4
Vertical ridge augmentation of atrophic posterior mandible with corticocancellous onlay symphysis graft versus sandwich technique: clinical and radiographic analysis	4
Volatile sulphur compounds in people with chronic kidney disease and the impact on quality of life	4
Postoperative pain after root canal filling with bioceramic sealers: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials	4
Osteogenic potential of apical papilla stem cells mediated by platelet-rich fibrin and low-level laser	4
In vitro release of silver ions and expression of osteogenic genes by MC3T3-E1 cell line cultured on nano-hydroxyapatite and silver/strontium-coated titanium plates	4
Compressive strength evaluation of thin occlusal veneers from different CAD/CAM materials, before and after acidic saliva exposure	4
Comparison of the dimensional and morphological accuracy of three-dimensional digital dental casts digitized using different methods	4
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	4
Microabrasion effect on enamel susceptibility to penetration of hydrogen peroxide: an experimental and computational study	4
Can transfer type and implant angulation affect impression accuracy? A 3D in vitro evaluation	4
Natural monoterpenes-laden electrospun fibrous scaffolds for endodontic infection eradication	4
The effect of functionalized titanium dioxide nanotube reinforcement on the water sorption and water solubility properties of flowable bulk-fill composite resins	4
The association between dental caries and physical activity, physical fitness, and background factors among Finnish male conscripts	4
Metabolic syndrome and masticatory hypofunction: a cross-sectional study	4
Effect of thickness on color appearance of multilayer CAD/CAM composite resin blocks	4
Novel microbial synthesis of titania nanoparticles using probiotic Bacillus coagulans and its role in enhancing the microhardness of glass ionomer restorative materials	4
Salivary elemental signature of dental caries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of ionomics studies	4
WDR5 promotes the tumorigenesis of oral squamous cell carcinoma via CARM1/β-catenin axis	4