OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Applied Oral Science is 5. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Longitudinal bond strength of a universal adhesive and chemical dentin characterization under different acid etching protocols	33
1,25(OH)2D3 increase osteogenic potential of human periodontal ligament cells with low osteoblast potential*	31
Immunoexpression profile of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) targets in potentially malignant and malignant oral lesions: a pilot study	30
Microbial signatures in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: an in silico study	21
Relation between the risk factors for the severity of denture stomatitis and quality of life of complete edentulous individuals: a cross-sectional study	20
Single local injection of 3S-HMGB1 enhances early bone healing and titanium implant osseointegration in type 2 diabetic mice	19
Influence of molar incisor hypomineralisation severity on dental hypersensitivity, anxiety/fear, and aesthetic self-perception: a cross-sectional study	17
Immunomodulatory effects of apical papilla cells on periodontal ligament fibroblasts stimulated with Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide: an in vitro study	17
Investigating the association between dental age and polymorphisms in genes encoding estrogen receptors	16
Can the delta neutrophil ındex be used as a preliminary biomarker ın the evaluation of periodontal disease: a pilot study	16
Novel approach to soft tissue regeneration: in vitro study of compound hyaluronic acid and horizontal platelet-rich fibrin combination	14
Association between the Mediterranean Diet Index and self-reported Gingival Health Status Indicators in a population of Chilean adults: a cross-sectional study	14
Does radiation therapy affect adhesion of tricalcium silicate cements to root dentin?	14
Autologous platelet concentrates for facial rejuvenation	13
Periodontal status of maxillary central incisors after orthodontic traction: a longitudinal follow-up	13
Colonization dynamics of subgingival microbiota in recently installed dental implants compared to healthy teeth in the same individual: a 6-month prospective observational study	13
The action of microbial collagenases in dentinal matrix degradation in root caries and potential strategies for its management: a comprehensive state-of-the-art review	12
Dysbiotic oral microbiota contributes to alveolar bone loss associated with obesity in mice	12
Effects of systemic Anatolian propolis administration on a rat-irradiated osteoradionecrosis model	12
Comparative evaluation of the effects of three hydraulic calcium silicate cements on odontoblastic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells: an in vitro study	11
Injectable platelet rich fibrin effect on laser depigmented gingiva: a clinical randomized controlled split mouth trial with histological assessment	11
Biocompatibility and bioactivity of bioceramic endodontic sealer: NeoSealer Flo	10
Rinsing solutions containing natural extracts and fluoride prevent enamel erosion in vitro	10
The simultaneous miR-155-5p overexpression and miR-223-3p inhibition can activate pEMT in oral squamous cell carcinoma	9
Periodontal disease severity is associated to pathogenic consortia comprising putative and candidate periodontal pathogens	9

Synergistic antimicrobial potential of EGCG and fosfomycin against biofilms associated with endodontic infections	9
Formulations of desensitizing toothpastes for dentin hypersensitivity: a scoping review	9
Comprehensive analysis of transcriptome and pathway interactions in periodontitis	9
Mesenchymal stem cells surpass the capacity of bone marrow aspirate concentrate for periodontal regeneration	9
Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry: an evidence-based discussion of common myths	8
DNMT3B (rs2424913) polymorphism is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus alone and with co-existing periodontitis in a Brazilian population	8
The impact of surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer nanoparticles on ion dynamics and the physio-mechanical properties of denture base resin	8
Outcomes of permanent canines on the cleft side after secondary alveolar grafting using different materials in complete unilateral cleft lip and palate	8
Evaluation of radiation therapy on grafted and non-grafted defects: an experimental rat model	8
Synergistic effect of Maquiberry cystatin, sodium fluoride and stannous chloride for the prevention of initial dental erosion in vitro	8
ERRATUM	8
Comparison of TiF4, CPP-ACP, and NaF in preventing demineralization in irradiated bovine enamel and dentin in vitro	8
Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in subjects with different stages of periodontitis according to the new classification	8
Interleukin-17 plays a role in dental pulp inflammation mediated by zoledronic acid: a mechanism unrelated to the Th17 immune response?	7
Assessment of obstructive sleep apnea risk in different types of cleft lip and palate	7
Effect of genetic polymorphisms rs2301113 and rs2057482 in the expression of HIF-1α protein in periodontal ligament fibroblasts subjected to compressive force	7
The effect of calcium hydroxide and double antibiotic paste on radiographic outcomes and periapical MMP-8 levels in regenerative endodontic procedures: a randomized clinical trial	7
Influence of the combined effect of desensitizing dentifrices and universal adhesives on dentin bond strength under erosive conditions	7
Different concentrations of fetal bovine serum affect cytokine modulation in Lipopolysaccharide-activated apical papilla cells in vitro	7
Evaluation of the effect of Matricaria recutita monotherapy or in combination with photodynamic therapy on tissue repair in the dorsum of the tongue of rats*	7
Metabolic effect of low fluoride levels in the islets of NOD mice: integrative morphological, immunohistochemical, and proteomic analyses	7
Healing effect of curcumin on tooth extraction sockets in diabetic rats	7
Impact of radiotherapy in chemical composition and mechanical properties of human cervical dentin: an in vitro study	7
Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract alleviates halitosis and reduces the inflammatory response to oral bacteria	7
Influence of repositioning guides’ color and usage on precision in tooth color measurement with a clinical spectrophotometer	6
Integrated correlation analysis of the thickness of buccal bone and gingiva of maxillary incisors	6
Can the combination of proanthocyanidin and vitamin E or palm oil effectively protect enamel against in vitro erosive and abrasive challenges?	6
Effects of Thai propolis mixed in mineral trioxide aggregate on matrix metalloproteinase-2 expression and activity in inflamed human dental pulp cells	6
Chitosan nanoparticles suspension can minimize enamel loss after in vitro erosive challenge	6
Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells accelerate and increase implant osseointegration in diabetic rats	6
Nasopalatine duct cyst: a multicenter retrospective study of 63 cases and an integrative review of the clinical, imaginological and histopathological aspects	6
Trueness comparison of various intraoral scanners and hybrid workflow for ceramic restoration	6
Evaluation of volumetric wear loss and pain scores of the digitally and conventionally manufactured occlusal splints for individuals with sleep bruxism	6
Analysis of peri-implant bone tissue between hydrophilic and rough implant surfaces in spontaneously hypertensive rats treated with losartan	6
Characterizations of alveolar repair after mandibular second molar extraction: an experimental study in rats	6
An engineering perspective of ceramics applied in dental reconstructions	6
Evaluation of surface roughness, wettability and adhesion of multispecies biofilm on 3D-printed resins for the base and teeth of complete dentures	6
Panax notoginseng saponins alleviate alveolar bone loss and reprogram macrophages in diabetic periodontitis rats	6
Antimicrobial photocatalysis using bio-hydrothermally synthesized Zinc oxide nanoparticles in the management of periodontitis: a prospective split-mouth, double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical	6
Sleep recovery ameliorates submandibular salivary gland inflammation associated with paradoxical sleep deprivation in male Wistar rats	6
Stem cell-derived exosomes from human exfoliated deciduous teeth promote angiogenesis in hyperglycemic-induced human umbilical vein endothelial cells	6
Suppressing STAT3 activation impairs bone formation during maxillary expansion and relapse	5
Accuracy of two methods to detect the presence of halitosis: the volatile sulfur compounds concentration in the mouth air and the information from a close person	5
Assesment of radiotherapy effects on the blood flow in gingiva and dental pulp - a laser Doppler flowmetry study	5
Macrophage M1 polarization mediated via the IL-6/STAT3 pathway contributes to apical periodontitis induced by Porphyromonas gingivalis	5
Evaluation of the impact of alveolar bone graft surgery on the nasal cavity of individuals with cleft lip and palate	5
Comparative analysis between effective gain and functional gain in bone-anchored hearing aid users	5
Histological evaluation of the surgical margins of oral soft tissue incisions using a dual-wavelength diode laser and an Er, Cr:YSGG laser; an ex vivo study	5
Acquired pellicle engineering: a fascinating approach to prevent demineralization	5
S-PRG-based toothpastes compared to NaF toothpaste and NaF varnish on dentin permeability in vitro	5

Determination of sexual dimorphism with CBCT images of the frontal sinus using a predictive formula and an artificial neural network	5
In vitro and in vivo study of the pathogenic role of PPARα in experimental periodontitis	5
Bleaching as a complement to fluoride-enhanced remineralization or resin infiltration in masking white spot lesions	5