OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry is 3. 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
A Retrospective Study of Implant Placement Lateral to the Inferior Alveolar Nerve (ILIAN) in Severely Atrophic Posterior Mandibular Ridges	20
Enhancing Peri-Implant Papilla: A Minimally Invasive Approach with Integrated Prosthetic Solutions	19
Analysis of Proximal Contact Loss Between Implant Restorations and Adjacent Teeth: A 10-Year Retrospective Study	18
Cyst Formation After Subepithelial Connective Tissue Grafting: Management and Review	18
The Tunnel Wall Approach and Enamel Matrix Derivative to Cover Exposed Roots and Improve Clinical Attachment Levels in Cairo Class III Defects Associated with an Intrabony Lesion in the Anterior Area:	13
New Guidelines for the Treatment of the Alveolar Septum in Immediate Dentoalveolar Restoration Technique Associated with Osseodensification: A Case Series	12
Utilizing Individualized Titanium Frames for Protected Alveolar Bone Augmentation: A Feasibility Case Series	11
Polynucleotides and Hyaluronic Acid Mixture with Volume Stable Collagen Matrix for Coverage of Multiple Gingival Recession: A Case Series	11
ZAGA Double Pedicle Palatal Flap for Soft Tissue Management in Zygomatic Surgery	11
Clinical Performance of Splinted 4.5-mm Extra-Short Implants: A Controlled Retrospective Cohort Study	11
The Use of a Collagen Scaffold to Augment Buccal Ridge Contour Concurrently with Implant Placement: A Two-Case Report	10
A Prospective Clinical Assessment of BioHorizons Tissue-Level Implants	10
Biologic Behavior of Pressed Lithium Disilicate Ceramic and Zirconia on Human Gingival Fibroblasts: An In Vitro Study	9
Evaluation of Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft Versus Acellular Dermal Matrix with Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel Technique in Treatment of Multiple Gingival Recessions: A Randomized, Paralle	9
Effects of Soft Tissue Augmentation Procedures Around Dental Implants With Epithelial Embossed Connective Tissue Graft Using Coronally Shifted Strip Graft Technique: A Case Report With 2 Years Follow	9
Comparative Clinical Evaluation of Trapezoidal, Envelope, and Tunnel Type Coronally Advanced Flap in the Treatment of Gingival Recession: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials	9
Partial-Full-Thickness Tunnel Technique and Supra-Crestal Sling Suture for Treatment of RT2 and RT3 Gingival Recessions: Technical Report with Two Cases	9
Simultaneous Assessment of Soft and Hard Tissue Behaviors After Alveolar Ridge Preservation Using Bone Substitutes	9
Split-Thickness Flap for the Management of a Maxillary Sinus Wall Bony Fenestration During Lateral Window Sinus Augmentation: Case Reports and Technical Surgical Notes	8
Bilateral Digitally Aided Tooth Autotransplantation: A 2-Year Case Report	8
Periodontal Behavior of Full-Coverage Restorations Using a Biologically Oriented Preparation Technique (BOPT): A 10-Year Prospective Clinical Study	8
VISTA Approach in Conjunction with Enamel Matrix Derivative, Corticocancellous Bone, and Connective Tissue Graft for Periodontal Defect Surgery: A Case Series	8
Semilunar Lingualized Apically Positioned Flap (SLAP) for Peri-implant Soft Tissue Phenotype Modification Therapy Around Mandibular Implants: A Case Report	8
Evaluation of Enamel Surfaces Treated with a Desensitizing Agent Containing CPP-ACP Before or After In-Office Bleaching	7
The Root Complex in Posterior Teeth: A Direct Digital Analysis	7

Comparison of Radiographic and Clinical Status and Peri-implant Crevicular Fluid Prostaglandin E2 Levels Among Patients with Peri-implant Mucositis and Peri-implantitis	7
Accuracy of CBCT in the Identification of Mental, Lingual, and Retromolar Foramina: A Comparison with Visual Inspection of Human Dry Mandibles	7
The Screen Technique for Safe Bone Regeneration of Noncontained Defects: A Novel Technique	7
Cortical Versus Cancellous Solvent-Dehydrated Bone Allograft for Alveolar Ridge Preservation: A Histologic Study	7
Rough Implants in Vertically Augmented Bone: A Retrospective Study with 4 to 15 Years of Follow-up	7
Effects of Two In-Office Bleaching Agents with Different Compositions on the Bond Strength to Enamel	7
A Modified Approach in Lip Repositioning Surgery: A Prospective Study in a Twin Population with a 3-Year Follow-up	7
Long-Term Follow-up of an Esthetically Demanding Case Using Slow Orthodontic Extrusion: A Case Report	7
Rapid Establishment and Validation of an Experimental Model of Osteoporosis for Implant-Bone Analysis	6
Soft Tissue Reconstruction of a Class III Ridge Deformity: Case Report with a 9-Year Follow-up	6
Root Coverage and Volumetric Outcomes of a Novel Porcine-Derived Acellular Dermal Matrix with the Tunneled Coronally Advanced Flap (TCAF) for Treatment of Multiple Adjacent Gingival Recessions: A Clin	6
Clinical Outcomes of Periodontal Regenerative Therapy with Double-Sided Entire Papilla Preservation (DEPP) Technique for Intrabony Defects: A Case-Series with 12-Month Follow-Up	6
The Use of CAD-CAM Templates in Lateral Sinus Floor Augmentation Procedure: A Systematic Review	6
Staged Treatment with Root Coverage Procedure Prior to Socket Shield: A Clinical Case Report	6
Implant Placement with Simultaneous Guided Bone Regeneration Using Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin and a Deproteinized Bovine Bone Mineral: A 2-Year Retrospective and Comparative Study	6
Tunneled Coronally Advanced Flap and Connective Tissue Graft Wall for the Treatment of Isolated Infrabony Defect Associated with Gingival Recession: Technical Report with Cases	6
Pontic Site Development Following Tooth Extraction: A Clinical Study	6
Use of Botulinum Toxin Before Surgical Lip Repositioning: A Randomized Clinical Trial	6
The Socket Shield Technique: Stability of the Buccal Peri-implant Bone after Partial Root Removal – A Prospective Case Series of 20 patients, with 18 Months Follow-up	6
Resonance Frequency Analysis to Assess the Stability of Immediate Implants: A Retrospective Clinical Trial	6
Long-Term Pulp Vitality Preservation by Root Debridement Excluding the Apical 2 mm in Severe Periodontal Bone Defect Beyond the Root Apex: A 5-Year Case Report	6
Low Window Sinus Elevation Technique: Bone Gain and Postsurgical Discomfort. A Retrospective Case Series	6
Single-Tooth Immediate Placement and Provisionalization with Subcrestally Angulated Implants in Sites with Hard and Soft Tissue Facial Dehiscence in the Esthetic Zone: An Observational Study with 2 to	5
The Repair of Large Maxillary Sinus Membrane Perforations with a Collagen Membrane Stabilized with Tacks on the Medial and Lateral Walls: A Technical Note	5
Laser-Assisted Esthetic Crown Lengthening: Open-Flap Versus Flapless	5
Decontamination and Repair Protocol Promotes Positive Outcomes in Implants Affected by Peri-implantitis: A Human Case Series	5
Comparison of Bone-Level and Tissue-Level Implants: A Pilot Study with a Histologic Analysis and a 4-Year Follow-up	5
The Use of a Soft Tissue Substitute at Immediate Postextractive Implants to Reduce Tissue Shrinkage: One-Year Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial	5
The Soft Tissue Island Technique for Neurovascular Protection in Cases of Inferior Alveolar Canal Dehiscence During Vertical Ridge Augmentation of the Posterior Mandible	5
Computer-Assisted Mandibular Reconstruction with a Single-Step Free Fibula Flap and Simultaneous Implant Placement	5
Electrolytic Surface Decontamination in the Reconstructive Therapy of Peri-Implantitis: Single-Center Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial	5
Coronally Advanced Flap with Xenogeneic Collagen Matrix for the Treatment of Gingival Recessions at Sites Presenting with Cervical Restorations or Noncarious Cervical Lesions: A Clinical and Ultrasono	5
Clinical Classification of Healing Complications and Management in Guided Bone Regeneration Procedures with a Nonresorbable d-PTFE Membrane	5
Immediate Re-Implantation Protocol (iRIP) - Case Report and Proof of Principle	5
Treatment of Esthetic Complications with Peri-implant Soft Tissue: A Description of the “Apical Approach” Surgical Technique and Presentation of Two Clinical Cases	5
Bone Shell Technique with Relocated Crestal Ridge Segment for Anterior Horizontal Mandibular Ridge Atrophy: A Case Series	4
Single-Unit Short Implants in the Molar Region: A Retrospective Study with a Minimum 3-Year Follow-up	4
Dimensional Alterations Following Immediate Implant Placement Using the Socket-Shield Technique in the Anterior Maxilla: A Case Series	4
A Radiohistographic Analysis of Growth Factor–Mediated Sinus Augmentation in Atrophic Maxillae: A 30-Month Follow-up Study	4
Performance of Immediately Loaded Short Implants Using Low-Speed Drilling Protocol and Plasma Rich in Growth Factors: A Controlled Retrospective Observational Study	4
A Periodontal Perspective on the Successful Treatment of Recurrent Benign Gingival Lesions Affecting the Anterior Dentition: Two Case Reports	4
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Manuscript Preparation—AI as a Co-Author	4
Osseointegration Foundation Charity Overdenture Program Study: Part 2	4
Three-Dimensional Volumetric Analysis of the Palatal Donor Site Following Soft Tissue Harvesting	4
Augmentation of Interdental Papilla at Implant/Tooth Sites with the Tunneling Technique and a Pedicle Graft: Technique and Case Report	4
Shell Technique with a Xenogeneic Cortical Bone Lamina and Particulate Bone Graft for Horizontal Ridge Augmentation: A Case Series	4
Single-Tooth Replacement in the Maxillary Esthetic Zone with Immediate Implant Insertion and Definitive Abutment Placement and Provisionalization: 1-Year Results of a Prospective Case Series	4
Comparison of Coronally Advanced Flap and Connective Tissue Graft With or Without Enamel Matrix Derivative for Gingival Recession Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinica	4
Restorations of Class II Cavities Evaluated for Marginal Leakage When Restored with Composites or a Giomer Using Different Bonding Agents	4
Supra-Alveolar Periodontal Tissue Reconstruction in a Case with Severe Periodontitis: Case Report with a 2-Year Follow-up	4

Inverted Layering Technique as a Biomimetic Procedure in a Multidisciplinary Resolution of Discolored Teeth: A Case Report	4
The management of gingival fenestration: A series of three cases	4
Clinical Evaluation of the Combination of rhPDGF-BB and Xenogeneic Bone Substitutes for Treatment of Severe Periodontal Intrabony Defects: A Case Series	4
Immediate Implant Placement in the Aesthetic Area using Inverted Body-shift Design: A Prospective Clinical Pilot Study	4
Treatment of Multiple Recessions Associated with Noncarious Cervical Lesions: A Case Series	4
Publication Delay of Systematic Reviews in Dentistry: Findings, Implications, and Potential Solutions	4
Management of Osteoarthritic Condylar Degeneration via Occlusal Analysis, Stabilization, and Restoration: A Report of Three Cases	4
A 13- to 17-year Retrospective Evaluation of the Clinical Performances of Anterior and Posterior Lithium Disilicate Restorations onto Teeth and Implants	4
A Modified Suturing Protocol for Tripod Stabilization of Connective Tissue Graft and Coronal Advancement of Tunnel Flap for Treatment of Isolated Gingival Recession	4
A Pilot Study Comparing Dimensional Alterations After Alveolar Ridge Preservation with Xenograft Versus Allograft	3
Management of a Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma Related to an Implant-Supported Prosthesis: A Case Report	3
Finding Better Ways to Perform Graftless Full Rehabilitation of a Compromised Maxilla: New Platform-Switched Zygomatic Implants Placed Extra-Sinus Improve Prosthetic Restoration—A Preliminary Study of	3
A Minimally Invasive Approach for the Treatment of Multiple Adjacent Gingival Recessions with a Volume-Stable Collagen Matrix: A Case Series	3
Evaluation of the Effect of Surgical Experience Level on the Success of the Coronally Advanced Flap (CAF) Technique	3
2023 Clinical Research in Periodontology Award	3
Does Cigarette Smoking Induce Changes in Biologic and Mechanical Properties of Platelet-Rich Fibrin Membranes?	3
Polydioxanone Dome Technique for Guided Bone Regeneration: Surgical Technique and Results up to 72 Months of Follow-up	3
Suture Removal Timing and its Effect on Root Coverage: A Randomized Clinical Trial	3
Radiographic Changes in Bone Levels Around Sandblasted and Acid-Etched Titanium Implants at the 5-Year Follow-Up: A Retrospective Cohort Study	3
Artificial Intelligence Chatbots in Patient Communication: Current Possibilities	3
A Revised Peri-implantitis Classification Scheme: Adding Three-Dimensional Considerations to Facilitate Prognosis and Treatment Planning	3
Peri-implant Tissue Health in Bone-Level Implants with Repeated Abutment Replacements Versus Tissue- Level Implants with a Definitive Abutment: A Randomized Controlled Trial	3
Entire Papilla Preservation Technique with Recombinant Human Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 and Autogenous Bone Grafting in the Treatment of Isolated Non-Contained Intrabony Defect: Case Report of a 5-Yea	3
Autonomous Dental Implant Robotic System Utilization for Implant Placement and Transcrestal Sinus Elevation Using Osseodensification: A Case Report	3
A Thirty-Seven-Year Retrospective Assessment of Connective Tissue Grafting: What Have We Learned? A Case Report	3
Diagnostic Accuracy of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Identifying Peri-implantitis–Like Bone Defects Ex Vivo	3
Clinical Comparison of Vascular Bleeding Time Creep Between Osseodensification and Conventional Drilling of Implant Osteotomy Sites	3
Surgical Strategies Used to Successfully Re-implant an Implant that Failed Four Times at the Same Site: A Case Report	3
Exosome-Mediated Alveolar Ridge Augmentation: A First Human Case Report with Histology	3
Guided Customization and Fixation of Allogenic Cortical Lamina in Alveolar Bone Regeneration. A Case Report	3
Editorial: Essential Domains, Core Outcome Sets, and Measurements to Capture the Benefits and Harms of Implant Dentistry Interventions: The ID-COSM Initiative	3
Three-Punch Alveolar Ridge Reconstruction Technique: A Novel Flapless Approach in Eight Consecutive Cases	3
Papilla Reconstruction and Root Coverage in the Esthetic Zone Using a Novel Partial-Full-Thickness Tunnel Approach with Palatal Vertical Incisions and Supracrestal Sling Sutures: A Technical Case Repo	3
An Umbrella Review of the Treatment Efficacy of Molar Class II Furcation	3
Maxillary Sinus Elevation by Crestal Window: Influence of 3D Sinus Size on Bone Regeneration—A Retrospective Clinical and Histologic Evaluation	3
Review of Intraoral Vasculature and Implications on Incision Designs of Periodontal and Implant Surgeries	3
The Papilla Base CTG: A Novel Approach for Interdental Soft Tissue Reconstruction	3
Same Appointment Pre-Endodontic Dentin Sealing and Coronal Reconstruction Technique for Indirect Restorations: A Proof of Concept	3
Treatment of Mandibular Class III/IV Furcation Defects with a Combination Plastic Regenerative Technique: A Case Series	3
Evaluation of Alveolar Bone Dimensions and Root Positioning of Anterior Teeth in the Maxilla	3
Periodontal Evaluation of Subgingival Open Sandwich Restorations: 2-Year Results of a Randomized Double-Blind Trial	3
Comparision between cortico-cancellous allograft and bovine xenograft for sinus augmentation: a radiographic, histologic and histomorphometric clinical study.	3
Implants Placed with the All-on-4 Technique: A Radiographic Retrospective Study on 156 Implants with a 5- to 14-Year Follow-up	3