OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Applied Oral Science is 6. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Longitudinal bond strength of a universal adhesive and chemical dentin characterization under different acid etching protocols	33
Single local injection of 3S-HMGB1 enhances early bone healing and titanium implant osseointegration in type 2 diabetic mice	31
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	24
Immunoexpression profile of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) targets in potentially malignant and malignant oral lesions: a pilot study	23
Microbial signatures in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: an in silico study	21
Maqui berry cystatin inhibits cathepsin k activity and stimulates osteogenic differentiation of human dental pulp cells	20
Immunomodulatory effects of apical papilla cells on periodontal ligament fibroblasts stimulated with Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide: an in vitro study	19
Expression of p53, Ki-67, sox-2, oct-4, and NANOG in the tongue and trachea of Swiss mice exposed to narghile smoke	18
Relation between the risk factors for the severity of denture stomatitis and quality of life of complete edentulous individuals: a cross-sectional study	16
Association between the Mediterranean Diet Index and self-reported Gingival Health Status Indicators in a population of Chilean adults: a cross-sectional study	15
Novel approach to soft tissue regeneration: in vitro study of compound hyaluronic acid and horizontal platelet-rich fibrin combination	14
Investigating the association between dental age and polymorphisms in genes encoding estrogen receptors	14
Influence of molar incisor hypomineralisation severity on dental hypersensitivity, anxiety/fear, and aesthetic self-perception: a cross-sectional study	13
Notch2 is involved in regulating apical tissue repair following severe intrusive luxation	13
Effects of systemic Anatolian propolis administration on a rat-irradiated osteoradionecrosis model	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	12
DNA methyltransferases expressions in mice tongue exposed to waterpipe smoke	12
Biocompatibility and bioactivity of bioceramic endodontic sealer: NeoSealer Flo	12
Rinsing solutions containing natural extracts and fluoride prevent enamel erosion in vitro	12
Does radiation therapy affect adhesion of tricalcium silicate cements to root dentin?	12
Monocytes and Macrophage-derived mediators influence the behavior of squamous cell carcinoma cell lines	12
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
Synergistic antimicrobial potential of EGCG and fosfomycin against biofilms associated with endodontic infections	11
Periodontal disease severity is associated to pathogenic consortia comprising putative and candidate periodontal pathogens	11

Comparison of TiF4, CPP-ACP, and NaF in preventing demineralization in irradiated bovine enamel and dentin in vitro	11
Injectable platelet rich fibrin effect on laser depigmented gingiva: a clinical randomized controlled split mouth trial with histological assessment	11
The impact of surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer nanoparticles on ion dynamics and the physio-mechanical properties of denture base resin	10
The simultaneous miR-155-5p overexpression and miR-223-3p inhibition can activate pEMT in oral squamous cell carcinoma	10
Evaluation of radiation therapy on grafted and non-grafted defects: an experimental rat model	10
Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry: an evidence-based discussion of common myths	10
Outcomes of permanent canines on the cleft side after secondary alveolar grafting using different materials in complete unilateral cleft lip and palate	10
Synergistic effect of Maquiberry cystatin, sodium fluoride and stannous chloride for the prevention of initial dental erosion in vitro	10
Comprehensive analysis of transcriptome and pathway interactions in periodontitis	10
Dynamics of oropharyngeal structures during respiration with the volume-altered tongue base of minipigs	9
Influence of impacted mandibular third molars on pathological changes on themselves and adjacent tissues across different age groups: a cross-sectional study	9
Saliva liquid biopsy: MMP2, MMP9, and TIMP2 as potential diagnostic biomarkers in oral squamous cell carcinoma. An observational case-control study	9
Interleukin-17 plays a role in dental pulp inflammation mediated by zoledronic acid: a mechanism unrelated to the Th17 immune response?	9
Healing effect of curcumin on tooth extraction sockets in diabetic rats	9
Assessment of obstructive sleep apnea risk in different types of cleft lip and palate	8
Oral microbiome patterns of dental caries in Kazakhstani adolescents	8
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	8
Metabolic effect of low fluoride levels in the islets of NOD mice: integrative morphological, immunohistochemical, and proteomic analyses	8
Different concentrations of fetal bovine serum affect cytokine modulation in Lipopolysaccharide-activated apical papilla cells in vitro	8
Effect of genetic polymorphisms rs2301113 and rs2057482 in the expression of HIF-1α protein in periodontal ligament fibroblasts subjected to compressive force	8
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*	8
Integrated correlation analysis of the thickness of buccal bone and gingiva of maxillary incisors	8
Influence of the combined effect of desensitizing dentifrices and universal adhesives on dentin bond strength under erosive conditions	8
Impact of radiotherapy in chemical composition and mechanical properties of human cervical dentin: an in vitro study	8
Nasopalatine duct cyst: a multicenter retrospective study of 63 cases and an integrative review of the clinical, imaginological and histopathological aspects	8
Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract alleviates halitosis and reduces the inflammatory response to oral bacteria	8
Evaluation of surface roughness, wettability and adhesion of multispecies biofilm on 3D-printed resins for the base and teeth of complete dentures	7
Panax notoginseng saponins alleviate alveolar bone loss and reprogram macrophages in diabetic periodontitis rats	7
Influence of repositioning guides’ color and usage on precision in tooth color measurement with a clinical spectrophotometer	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
The effect of Stage I-II periodontitis on the mechanical, structural, and biological properties of leukocyte and platelet-rich fibrin	6
Trueness comparison of various intraoral scanners and hybrid workflow for ceramic restoration	6
Diversity of Streptococcus mutans serotypes isolated from dental plaque of Brazilian patients with a history of acute myocardial infarction	6
Chitosan nanoparticles suspension can minimize enamel loss after in vitro erosive challenge	6
Can the combination of proanthocyanidin and vitamin E or palm oil effectively protect enamel against in vitro erosive and abrasive challenges?	6
Impact of local hyaluronic acid on early gingival wound healing and heat shock protein 47	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
Evaluation of volumetric wear loss and pain scores of the digitally and conventionally manufactured occlusal splints for individuals with sleep bruxism	6
An engineering perspective of ceramics applied in dental reconstructions	6
Effects of Thai propolis mixed in mineral trioxide aggregate on matrix metalloproteinase-2 expression and activity in inflamed human dental pulp cells	6
Analysis of peri-implant bone tissue between hydrophilic and rough implant surfaces in spontaneously hypertensive rats treated with losartan	6