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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Longitudinal bond strength of a universal adhesive and chemical dentin characterization under different acid etching protocols	30
Single local injection of 3S-HMGB1 enhances early bone healing and titanium implant osseointegration in type 2 diabetic mice	25
Relation between the risk factors for the severity of denture stomatitis and quality of life of complete edentulous individuals: a cross-sectional study	24
1,25(OH)2D3 increase osteogenic potential of human periodontal ligament cells with low osteoblast potential*	24
Apical delta filling with calcium silicate and epoxy resin sealers using different obturation techniques by microcomputed tomography	21
Microbial signatures in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: an in silico study	19
Immunoexpression profile of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) targets in potentially malignant and malignant oral lesions: a pilot study	19
Immunomodulatory effects of apical papilla cells on periodontal ligament fibroblasts stimulated with Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide: an in vitro study	16
Maqui berry cystatin inhibits cathepsin k activity and stimulates osteogenic differentiation of human dental pulp cells	15
Association between the Mediterranean Diet Index and self-reported Gingival Health Status Indicators in a population of Chilean adults: a cross-sectional study	14
Expression of p53, Ki-67, sox-2, oct-4, and NANOG in the tongue and trachea of Swiss mice exposed to narghile smoke	14
Notch2 is involved in regulating apical tissue repair following severe intrusive luxation	13
Investigating the association between dental age and polymorphisms in genes encoding estrogen receptors	13
Novel approach to soft tissue regeneration: in vitro study of compound hyaluronic acid and horizontal platelet-rich fibrin combination	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	12
Influence of molar incisor hypomineralisation severity on dental hypersensitivity, anxiety/fear, and aesthetic self-perception: a cross-sectional study	12
Injectable platelet rich fibrin effect on laser depigmented gingiva: a clinical randomized controlled split mouth trial with histological assessment	12
Does radiation therapy affect adhesion of tricalcium silicate cements to root dentin?	12
Biocompatibility and bioactivity of bioceramic endodontic sealer: NeoSealer Flo	12
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	11
Effects of systemic Anatolian propolis administration on a rat-irradiated osteoradionecrosis model	11
Rinsing solutions containing natural extracts and fluoride prevent enamel erosion in vitro	11
Monocytes and Macrophage-derived mediators influence the behavior of squamous cell carcinoma cell lines	11
The simultaneous miR-155-5p overexpression and miR-223-3p inhibition can activate pEMT in oral squamous cell carcinoma	10
Periodontal disease severity is associated to pathogenic consortia comprising putative and candidate periodontal pathogens	10

Comprehensive analysis of transcriptome and pathway interactions in periodontitis	10
DNA methyltransferases expressions in mice tongue exposed to waterpipe smoke	10
Synergistic antimicrobial potential of EGCG and fosfomycin against biofilms associated with endodontic infections	10
Comparison of TiF4, CPP-ACP, and NaF in preventing demineralization in irradiated bovine enamel and dentin in vitro	9
Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry: an evidence-based discussion of common myths	9
Synergistic effect of Maquiberry cystatin, sodium fluoride and stannous chloride for the prevention of initial dental erosion in vitro	9
Evaluation of radiation therapy on grafted and non-grafted defects: an experimental rat model	9
Outcomes of permanent canines on the cleft side after secondary alveolar grafting using different materials in complete unilateral cleft lip and palate	9
Saliva liquid biopsy: MMP2, MMP9, and TIMP2 as potential diagnostic biomarkers in oral squamous cell carcinoma. An observational case-control study	9
The impact of surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer nanoparticles on ion dynamics and the physio-mechanical properties of denture base resin	8
Impact of radiotherapy in chemical composition and mechanical properties of human cervical dentin: an in vitro study	8
Different concentrations of fetal bovine serum affect cytokine modulation in Lipopolysaccharide-activated apical papilla cells in vitro	8
Oral microbiome patterns of dental caries in Kazakhstani adolescents	8
Influence of impacted mandibular third molars on pathological changes on themselves and adjacent tissues across different age groups: a cross-sectional study	8
Healing effect of curcumin on tooth extraction sockets in diabetic rats	8
Influence of the combined effect of desensitizing dentifrices and universal adhesives on dentin bond strength under erosive conditions	8
Assessment of obstructive sleep apnea risk in different types of cleft lip and palate	8
Interleukin-17 plays a role in dental pulp inflammation mediated by zoledronic acid: a mechanism unrelated to the Th17 immune response?	8
Metabolic effect of low fluoride levels in the islets of NOD mice: integrative morphological, immunohistochemical, and proteomic analyses	7
Integrated correlation analysis of the thickness of buccal bone and gingiva of maxillary incisors	7
Antimicrobial photocatalysis using bio-hydrothermally synthesized Zinc oxide nanoparticles in the management of periodontitis: a prospective split-mouth, double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical	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
Trueness comparison of various intraoral scanners and hybrid workflow for ceramic restoration	6
Nasopalatine duct cyst: a multicenter retrospective study of 63 cases and an integrative review of the clinical, imaginological and histopathological aspects	6
Evaluation of surface roughness, wettability and adhesion of multispecies biofilm on 3D-printed resins for the base and teeth of complete dentures	6
Evaluation of volumetric wear loss and pain scores of the digitally and conventionally manufactured occlusal splints for individuals with sleep bruxism	6
Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract alleviates halitosis and reduces the inflammatory response to oral bacteria	6
Panax notoginseng saponins alleviate alveolar bone loss and reprogram macrophages in diabetic periodontitis rats	6
Diversity of Streptococcus mutans serotypes isolated from dental plaque of Brazilian patients with a history of acute myocardial infarction	6
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*	6
Influence of repositioning guides’ color and usage on precision in tooth color measurement with a clinical spectrophotometer	6
An engineering perspective of ceramics applied in dental reconstructions	6
The effect of Stage I-II periodontitis on the mechanical, structural, and biological properties of leukocyte and platelet-rich fibrin	5
Chitosan nanoparticles suspension can minimize enamel loss after in vitro erosive challenge	5
Evaluation of the impact of alveolar bone graft surgery on the nasal cavity of individuals with cleft lip and palate	5
Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells accelerate and increase implant osseointegration in diabetic rats	5
Effects of Thai propolis mixed in mineral trioxide aggregate on matrix metalloproteinase-2 expression and activity in inflamed human dental pulp cells	5
Analysis of peri-implant bone tissue between hydrophilic and rough implant surfaces in spontaneously hypertensive rats treated with losartan	5
Stem cell-derived exosomes from human exfoliated deciduous teeth promote angiogenesis in hyperglycemic-induced human umbilical vein endothelial cells	5
Determination of sexual dimorphism with CBCT images of the frontal sinus using a predictive formula and an artificial neural network	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
Can the combination of proanthocyanidin and vitamin E or palm oil effectively protect enamel against in vitro erosive and abrasive challenges?	5
Sleep recovery ameliorates submandibular salivary gland inflammation associated with paradoxical sleep deprivation in male Wistar rats	5
Suppressing STAT3 activation impairs bone formation during maxillary expansion and relapse	5
Acquired pellicle engineering: a fascinating approach to prevent demineralization	5