OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of International Journal of Implant Dentistry 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
Efficacy of alternative or adjunctive measures to conventional non-surgical and surgical treatment of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	65
Clinical considerations for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: a comprehensive literature review	63
Potential risk factors for early and late dental implant failure: a retrospective clinical study on 9080 implants	45
Systematic review on diabetes mellitus and dental implants: an update	44
Accuracy of dynamic navigation compared to static surgical guide for dental implant placement	43
Management of Schneiderian membrane perforations during maxillary sinus floor augmentation with lateral approach in relation to subsequent implant survival rates: a systematic review and meta-analysis	39
Trueness and precision of digital implant impressions by intraoral scanners: a literature review	32
Efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin in promoting the healing of extraction sockets: a systematic review	28
Clinical and histological sequelae of surgical complications in horizontal guided bone regeneration: a systematic review and proposal for management	28
Does vitamin D have an effect on osseointegration of dental implants? A systematic review	25
Fractal analysis as a useful predictor for determining osseointegration of dental implant? A retrospective study	21
Horizontal augmentation techniques in the mandible: a systematic review	20
Accuracy and dimensional reproducibility by model scanning, intraoral scanning, and CBCT imaging for digital implant dentistry	19
Accuracy of digital impressions versus conventional impressions for 2 implants: an in vitro study evaluating the effect of implant angulation	19
Esthetic, mechanical, and biological outcomes of various implant abutments for single-tooth replacement in the anterior region: a systematic review of the literature	19
The effect of nano-hydroxyapatite/chitosan scaffolds on rat calvarial defects for bone regeneration	18
In vitro comparative analysis of scanning accuracy of intraoral and laboratory scanners in measuring the distance between multiple implants	18
Effects of photofunctionalization on early osseointegration of titanium dental implants in the maxillary posterior region: a randomized double-blinded clinical trial	18
A systematic review on the implication of Candida in peri-implantitis	18
Influence of calcium ion-modified implant surfaces in protein adsorption and implant integration	17
Osteoconductive properties of upside-down bilayer collagen membranes in rat calvarial defects	16
How does dental implant macrogeometry affect primary implant stability? A narrative review	16
Clinical long-term and patient-reported outcomes of dental implants in oral cancer patients	16
Biomechanical finite element analysis of short-implant-supported, 3-unit, fixed CAD/CAM prostheses in the posterior mandible	16
Effect of crown-to-implant ratio and crown height space on marginal bone stress: a finite element analysis	15

The extract of concentrated growth factor enhances osteogenic activity of osteoblast through PI3K/AKT pathway and promotes bone regeneration in vivo	15
Improved response of human gingival fibroblasts to titanium coated with micro-/nano-structured tantalum	15
Impact of the blooming artefact on dental implant dimensions in 13 cone-beam computed tomography devices	15
Glycemic fluctuation exacerbates inflammation and bone loss and alters microbiota profile around implants in diabetic mice with experimental peri-implantitis	14
Retrospective study of alveolar ridge preservation compared with no alveolar ridge preservation in periodontally compromised extraction sockets	14
Socket seal surgery techniques in the esthetic zone: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized clinical trials	14
Does the macro design of an implant affect the accuracy of template-guided implantation? A prospective clinical study	14
Autonomous robotic surgery for zygomatic implant placement and immediately loaded implant-supported full-arch prosthesis: a preliminary research	14
Treatment outcomes of implant-assisted removable partial denture with distal extension based on the Kennedy classification and attachment type: a systematic review	13
Diagnostic tests for titanium hypersensitivity in implant dentistry: a systematic review of the literature	13
Plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) and leukocyte-platelet rich fibrin (L-PRF): comparative release of growth factors and biological effect on osteoblasts	13
Relationship between risk markers for cardiovascular disease and peri-implant diseases	13
Comparison of the performances of low-crystalline carbonate apatite and Bio-Oss in sinus augmentation using three-dimensional image analysis	13
Comparison of implant placement accuracy in two different preoperative digital workflows: navigated vs. pilot-drill-guided surgery	13
The effect of soft tissue augmentation on the clinical and radiographical outcomes following immediate implant placement and provisionalization: a systematic review and meta-analysis	13
Mesenchymal stem cells and platelet-rich plasma-impregnated polycaprolactone-β tricalcium phosphate bio-scaffold enhanced bone regeneration around dental implants	13
The effect of leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin on the bone loss and primary stability of implants placed in posterior maxilla: a randomized clinical trial	13
Indications for 3-D diagnostics and navigation in dental implantology with the focus on radiation exposure: a systematic review	13
Comparison of the accuracy of immediate implant placement using static and dynamic computer-assisted implant system in the esthetic zone of the maxilla: a prospective study	13
Multivariate analysis of causal factors influencing accuracy of guided implant surgery for partial edentulism: a retrospective clinical study	12
Long-term treatment outcomes with zygomatic implants: a systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Evaluation of surgical techniques in survival rate and complications of zygomatic implants for the rehabilitation of the atrophic edentulous maxilla: a systematic review	12
Role of proinflammatory mutations in peri-implantitis: systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Impact of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors and beta-blockers on dental implant stability	12
Full arch rehabilitation in patients with atrophic upper jaws with zygomatic implants: a systematic review	12
Laser microgrooved vs. machined healing abutment disconnection/reconnection: a comparative clinical, radiographical and biochemical study with split-mouth design	12
A cross-sectional survey of patient’s perception and knowledge of dental implants in Japan	11
An experimental study on the effects of the cortical thickness and bone density on initial mechanical anchorage of different Straumann® implant designs	11
Computer-assisted implant placement and full-arch immediate loading with digitally prefabricated provisional prostheses without cast: a prospective pilot cohort study	11
A clinical and radiographic study of implants placed in autogenous bone grafts covered by either a platelet-rich fibrin membrane or deproteinised bovine bone mineral and a collagen membrane: a pilot r	11
ITI consensus report on zygomatic implants: indications, evaluation of surgical techniques and long-term treatment outcomes	11
Influence of the bone graft materials used for guided bone regeneration on subsequent peri-implant inflammation: an experimental ligature-induced peri-implantitis model in Beagle dogs	11
Patient-reported outcome measures and clinical outcomes following peri-implant vestibuloplasty with a free gingival graft versus xenogeneic collagen matrix: a comparative prospective clinical study	11
Single-crown restorations supported by short implants (6 mm) compared with standard-length implants (13 mm) in conjunction with maxillary sinus floor augmentation: a randomized, controlled clinical tr	11
Clinical applications of concentrated growth factors combined with bone substitutes for alveolar ridge preservation in maxillary molar area: a randomized controlled trial	11
Resorption of retromolar bone grafts after alveolar ridge augmentation—volumetric changes after 12 months assessed by CBCT analysis	11
Long-term survival of implant-based oral rehabilitation following maxillofacial reconstruction with vascularized bone flap	10
Accuracy of guided surgery using the silicon impression and digital impression method for the mandibular free end: a comparative study	10
Factors influencing the sinus membrane thickness in edentulous regions: a cone-beam computed tomography study	10
Influence of experience on dental implant placement: an in vitro comparison of freehand, static guided and dynamic navigation approaches	10
Facile distribution of an alkaline microenvironment improves human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell osteogenesis on a titanium surface through the ITG/FAK/ALP pathway	10
Bone remodeling around implants placed after socket preservation: a 10-year retrospective radiological study	10
Outcomes of implants placed after osteotome sinus floor elevation without bone grafts: a systematic review and meta-analysis of single-arm studies	10
Immediate implant-retained prosthetic obturation after maxillectomy based on zygomatic implant placement by 3D-guided surgery: a cadaver study	9
Clinical evaluation of periodontal pathogen levels by real-time polymerase chain reaction in peri-implantitis patients	9
Novel approach for treating challenging implant-borne maxillary dental rehabilitation cases of cleft lip and palate: a retrospective study	9
Implant-abutment screw removal torque values between customized titanium abutment, straight titanium abutment, and hybrid zirconia abutment after a million cyclic loading: an in vitro comparative stud	9
Squamous cell carcinoma around a subperiosteal implant in the maxilla and the association of chronic mechanical irritation and peri-implantitis: a case report	9
Effectiveness of the bone ring technique and simultaneous implant placement for vertical ridge augmentation: a systematic review	9
Simultaneous implant placement with autogenous onlay bone grafts: a systematic review and meta-analysis	9

In-vitro assessment of the efficiency of cold atmospheric plasma on decontamination of titanium dental implants	9
Retention of different temporary cements tested on zirconia crowns and titanium abutments in vitro	9
Tensile strength assay comparing the resistance between two different autologous platelet concentrates (leucocyte-platelet rich fibrin versus advanced-platelet rich fibrin): a pilot study	8
The bone lid technique in lateral sinus lift: a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
CBCT analysis of the tissue thickness at immediate implant placement with contour augmentation in the maxillary anterior zone: a 1-year prospective clinical study	8
Digital vs. conventional workflow for one-abutment one-time immediate restoration in the esthetic zone: a randomized controlled trial	8
A fixed reconstruction of fully edentulous patients with immediate function using an apically tapered implant design: a retrospective clinical study	8
Biomechanical and biochemical evaluation of the effect of systemic application of omeprazole on the osseointegration of titanium implants	8
Alveolar ridge preservation in defect sockets in the maxillary aesthetic zone followed by single-tooth bone level tapered implants with immediate provisionalization: a 1-year prospective case series	8
Short implants compared to regular dental implants after bone augmentation in the atrophic posterior mandible: umbrella review and meta-analysis of success outcomes	8
Indications for zygomatic implants: a systematic review	8
The survival rate of transcrestal sinus floor elevation combined with short implants: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies	8
Survival of conventional dental implants in the edentulous atrophic maxilla in combination with zygomatic implants: a 20-year retrospective study	7
Clinical performance of narrow-diameter titanium–zirconium implants in immediately loaded fixed full-arch prostheses: a 2-year clinical study	7
Effect of carbonate apatite as a bone substitute on oral mucosal healing in a rat extraction socket: in vitro and in vivo analyses using carbonate apatite	7
German S3 guideline on the use of dental ceramic implants	7
Bone turnover markers to assess jawbone quality prior to dental implant treatment: a case-control study	7
Ultrasonography for noninvasive and real-time evaluation of peri-implant soft and hard tissue: a case series	7
Maintenance issues of elderly patients requiring nursing care with implant treatments in dental visiting: position paper	7
A systematic review of the accuracy of digital surgical guides for dental implantation	7
Diagnosis of inflammatory peri-implant diseases using an immunochromatographic assay for calprotectin in peri-implant crevicular fluid	7
Clinical applications of concentrated growth factors membrane for sealing the socket in alveolar ridge preservation: a randomized controlled trial	7
Dental implant placement with inferior alveolar nerve repositioning in severely resorbed mandibles: a retrospective multicenter study of implant success and survival rates, and lower lip sensory distu	7
Bone envelope for implant placement after alveolar ridge preservation: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Accuracy of intraoral real-time navigation versus static, CAD/CAM-manufactured pilot drilling guides in dental implant surgery: an in vitro study	7
Influence of implant protrusion length on non-grafting osteotome sinus floor elevation with simultaneous implant: a 3- to 9-year retrospective study	6
Round and flat zygomatic implants: effectiveness after a 1-year follow-up non-interventional study	6
Accuracy of digital planning in zygomatic implants	6
Gene expression, immunohistochemical and microarchitectural evaluation of bone formation around two implant surfaces placed in bone defects filled or not with bone substitute material	6
The German S3 guideline on titanium hypersensitivity in implant dentistry: consensus statements and recommendations	6
Influence of macrophage polarization on the effectiveness of surgical therapy of peri-implantitis	6
Impact of machined versus structured implant shoulder designs on crestal bone level changes: a randomized, controlled, multicenter study	6
The influence of laser-microgrooved implant and abutment surfaces on mean crestal bone levels and peri-implant soft tissue healing: a 3-year longitudinal randomized controlled clinical trial	6
Bleeding disorders in implant dentistry: a narrative review and a treatment guide	6
Virtual pterygoid implant planning in maxillary atrophic patients: prosthetic-driven planning and evaluation	6
The allogeneic shell technique for alveolar ridge augmentation: a multicenter case series and experiences of more than 300 cases	6
Investigation of different electrochemical cleaning methods on contaminated healing abutments in vitro: an approach for metal surface decontamination	5
Autologous micrografts from the palatal mucosa for bone regeneration in calvarial defects in rats: a radiological and histological analysis	5
Cross-sectional evaluation of clinical and immunological parameters at partially microgrooved vs machined abutments in humans	5
Volumetric changes in edentulous alveolar ridge sites utilizing guided bone regeneration and a custom titanium ridge augmentation matrix (CTRAM): a case series study	5
Comparison of conventional and digital workflow for dental rehabilitation with a novel patient-specific framework implant system: an experimental dataset evaluation	5
Comparison of zirconia degradation in dental implants and femoral balls: an X-ray diffraction and nanoindentation study	5
Risk assessment of labial bone perforation in the anterior mandibular region: a virtual immediate implant placement study	5
Dental implant status in elderly individuals requiring domiciliary dental care in Japan	5
Effect of assistive devices on the precision of digital impressions for implants placed in edentulous maxilla: an in vitro study	5
Zygoma implant under function: biomechanical principles clarified	5
A 3-year prospective randomized clinical trial of alveolar bone crest response and clinical parameters through 1, 2, and 3 years of clinical function of implants placed 4 months after alveolar ridge p	5
Evaluation of the surgical and prosthetic success of All-on-4 restorations: a retrospective cohort study of provisional vs. definitive immediate restorations	5
Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with cleidocranial dysplasia using dental implants—a clinical report	5
Clinical effectiveness of implant support for distal extension removable partial dentures: functional evaluation using occlusal force measurement and masticatory efficiency	5
Prospective clinical implementation of optional implant treatment into pregraduate dental education—mini implants for retention and support of mandibular overdentures	5
Is one-stage lateral sinus lift and implantation safe in severely atrophic maxillae? Results of a comparative pilot study	5
Anatomical variations and accessory structures in the maxilla in relation to implantological procedures: an observational retrospective study of 212 cases using cone-bean computed tomography	5
Effect of enriched bone-marrow aspirates on the dimensional stability of cortico-cancellous iliac bone grafts in alveolar ridge augmentation	5
Structural characteristics of the bone surrounding dental implants placed into the tail-suspended mice	5
The influence of soft-tissue volume grafting on the maintenance of peri-implant tissue health and stability	5
Single tooth restoration in the maxillary esthetic zone using a one-piece ceramic implant with 1 year of follow-up: case series	5
Clinical outcomes of dental implants placed in the same region where previous implants failed due to peri-implantitis: a retrospective study	5
Long-term outcomes following lateral alveolar ridge augmentation using a collagenated xenogeneic bone block: a monocenter, prospective single-arm clinical study	4
Immediate and early loading of hydrothermally treated, hydroxyapatite-coated dental implants: a 7-year prospective randomized clinical study	4
The effect of different soft-tissue management techniques for alveolar ridge preservation: a randomized controlled clinical trial	4
Exploration of proper heating protocol for injectable horizontal platelet-rich fibrin gel	4
Patient’s perception of recovery after maxillary sinus floor augmentation with autogenous bone graft compared with composite grafts: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial	4
Dental implants and risk of bleeding in patients on oral anticoagulants: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Variations in vertical mucosal thickness at edentulous ridge according to site and gender measured by cone-beam computed tomography	4
SafetyCrown: a patient-centered, fully digital concept for immediate implant restoration following the one-abutment/one-time concept—a pilot case series of a new treatment concept	4
Influence of low-level laser therapy on implant stability in implants placed in healed sites: a randomized controlled trial	4
Preload and friction in an implant–abutment–screw complex including a carbon-coated titanium alloy abutment screw: an in vitro study	4
Accuracy of keyless vs drill-key implant systems for static computer-assisted implant surgery using two guide-hole designs compared to freehand implant placement: an in vitro study	4
Simultaneous placement of short implants (≤ 8 mm) versus standard length implants (≥ 10 mm) after sinus floor elevation in atrophic posterior maxillae: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Immediate implant placement following tooth extraction with simultaneous lateral sinus augmentation: a retrospective clinical study after at least 1 year of loading	4
Assessment of peri-implant tissue dimensions following surgical therapy of advanced ligature-induced peri-implantitis defects	4
Accuracy of digital implant impressions obtained using intraoral scanners: a systematic review and meta-analysis of in vivo studies	4
A full digital workflow to prefabricate an implant-supported interim restoration: case report and a novel technique	4
Effects of missing teeth and nasal septal deviation on maxillary sinus volume: a pilot study	4
Comparison of general and aesthetic effects between flapless and flap techniques in dental implantation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
Maxillary sinus lift response to platelet-rich plasma associated with autogenous bone, ceramic biphasic HA/β-TCP (70:30), or deproteinized bovine bone	4
Bone augmentation with autologous tooth shell in the esthetic zone for dental implant restoration: a pilot study	4
The All-on-four concept for fixed full-arch rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla and mandible: a longitudinal study in Japanese patients with 3–17-year follow-up and analysis of risk factors for s	4
Outcomes of dental implants in young patients with congenital versus non-congenital missing teeth	4