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Papers

(The median citation count of Japanese Dental Science Review 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Current perspectives on dental adhesion: (1) Dentin adhesion – not there yet	108
Strength and aging resistance of monolithic zirconia: an update to current knowledge	95
A glance on the role of fibronectin in controlling cell response at biomaterial interface	86
Bacterial adhesion to biomaterials: What regulates this attachment? A review	77
The microtensile bond strength test: Its historical background and application to bond testing	75
Mechanism of alveolar bone destruction in periodontitis — Periodontal bacteria and inflammation	56
Oral management strategies for radiotherapy of head and neck cancer	46
Prevalence and risk indicators for peri-implant diseases: A literature review	41
Impact of tribocorrosion and titanium particles release on dental implant complications — A narrative review	36
Evaluation of dental caries, tooth crack, and age-related changes in tooth structure using optical coherence tomography	29
Osteoimmunology drives dental implant osseointegration: A new paradigm for implant dentistry	28
A glimpse on the function of chitosan as a dental hemostatic agent	28
Managements of sleep bruxism in adult: A systematic review	26
The association of oral function with dietary intake and nutritional status among older adults: Latest evidence from epidemiological studies	25
Can povidone iodine gargle/mouthrinse inactivate SARS-CoV-2 and decrease the risk of nosocomial and community transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic? An evidence-based update	24
Impact of Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) on periodontitis and caries. Systematic review and meta-analysis	23
Pathogenesis of taste impairment and salivary dysfunction in COVID-19 patients	23
Effect of titanium dioxide nanoparticle reinforcement on flexural strength of denture base resin: A systematic review and meta-analysis	23
Clinical guidelines for total temporomandibular joint replacement	22
Signaling pathways promoting epithelial mesenchymal transition in oral submucous fibrosis and oral squamous cell carcinoma	21
The application of injectable platelet-rich fibrin in regenerative dentistry: A systematic scoping review of In vitro and In vivo studies	21
Molecular biological findings of ameloblastoma	21
Epigenetics in susceptibility, progression, and diagnosis of periodontitis	21
Porphyromonas gingivalis FimA and Mfa1 fimbriae: Current insights on localization, function, biogenesis, and genotype	21
Silver diamine fluoride therapy for dental care	20

The implication of the PD-1/PD-L1 checkpoint in chronic periodontitis suggests novel therapeutic opportunities with natural products	20
Outer membrane vesicles of Porphyromonas gingivalis: Novel communication tool and strategy	19
Recent advances in biofunctional guided bone regeneration materials for repairing defective alveolar and maxillofacial bone: A review	19
Role of the smear layer in adhesive dentistry and the clinical applications to improve bonding performance	18
The impact of nanoparticles-modified repair resin on denture repairs: a systematic review	17
A comprehensive review of the antibacterial activity of dimethylaminohexadecyl methacrylate (DMAHDM) and its influence on mechanical properties of resin-based dental materials	17
Relationship between the oral cavity and respiratory diseases: Aspiration of oral bacteria possibly contributes to the progression of lower airway inflammation	17
Current status and perspective of CAD/CAM-produced resin composite crowns: a review of clinical effectiveness	16
Current perspectives on dental adhesion: (3) Adhesion to intraradicular dentin: Concepts and applications	16
Pathogenesis of periodontitis – A potential role for epithelial-mesenchymal transition	15
Critical review about two myths in fixed dental prostheses: Full-Coverage vs. Resin-Bonded, non-Cantilever vs. Cantilever	14
Periodontal tissue stem cells and mesenchymal stem cells in the periodontal ligament	13
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor is related to stress and chewing in saliva and salivary glands	13
Application of regenerative medicine to salivary gland hypofunction	13
Clinical and primary evidence of silver diamine fluoride on root caries management	13
Masticatory muscle function affects the pathological conditions of dentofacial deformities	12
Review of systematic reviews on mandibular advancement oral appliance for obstructive sleep apnea: The importance of long-term follow-up	12
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: Prosthodontic considerations	11
Macrophages in periodontitis: A dynamic shift between tissue destruction and repair	11
Is overweight associated with periodontitis in pregnant women? Systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Current perspectives on dental adhesion: (2) Concepts for operatively managing carious lesions extending into dentine using bioactive and adhesive direct restorative materials	11
Clinical, microbiological and immunological short, medium and long-term effects of different strains of probiotics as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy in patients with periodontitis. Sys	10
Substantial in-vitro and emerging clinical evidence supporting immediate dentin sealing	10
A review in titanium-zirconium binary alloy for use in dental implants: Is there an ideal Ti-Zr composing ratio?	10
Etiology of aggressive periodontitis in individuals of African descent	10
Direct pulp capping procedures – Evidence and practice	10
MicroRNA’s – The vibrant performers in the oral cancer scenario	10
Effectiveness of surgical procedures in the acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement: Findings from systematic reviews and meta‐analyses	8
Technical skill training and assessment in dental education	8
Roles of CCN2 as a mechano-sensing regulator of chondrocyte differentiation	8
Preclinical models of deep craniofacial nociception and temporomandibular disorder pain	7
Effects of the local administration of antibiotics on bone formation on implant surface in animal models: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Status of decontamination methods after using dentin adhesion inhibitors on indirect restorations: An integrative review of 19 publications	7
Molar incisor hypomineralization: A review and prevalence in Japan	7
Primary failure of tooth eruption: Etiology and management	7
Fatigue bond strength of dental adhesive systems: Historical background of test methodology, clinical considerations and future perspectives	6
Surgical-Periodontal aspects in orthodontic traction of palatally displaced canines: a meta-analysis	6
Biobanking in dentistry: A review	6
Functional biomes beyond the bacteriome in the oral ecosystem	6
Pathogenesis and treatment of multiple myeloma bone disease	6
Genetic overlap between temporomandibular disorders and primary headaches: A systematic review	6