OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Dentistry is 35. 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 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Current uses of chlorhexidine for management of oral disease: a narrative review	167
Detecting caries lesions of different radiographic extension on bitewings using deep learning	145
3D printing parameters, supporting structures, slicing, and post-processing procedures of vat-polymerization additive manufacturing technologies: A narrative review	144
Artificial intelligence in dental research: Checklist for authors, reviewers, readers	144
A systematic review of droplet and aerosol generation in dentistry	90
Impact of SARS-CoV2 (Covid-19) on dental practices: Economic analysis	87
Deep learning for caries detection: A systematic review	71
In-office bleaching with low/medium vs. high concentrate hydrogen peroxide: A systematic review and meta-analysis	68
Layered deep learning for automatic mandibular segmentation in cone-beam computed tomography	65
CAD-CAM removable complete dentures: A systematic review and meta-analysis of trueness of fit, biocompatibility, mechanical properties, surface characteristics, color stability, time-cost analysis, cl	62
Evaluating contaminated dental aerosol and splatter in an open plan clinic environment: Implications for the COVID-19 pandemic	59
Trueness and precision of 3D-printed versus milled monolithic zirconia crowns: An in vitro study	59
Biogenic synthesis and antimicrobial activity of silica-coated silver nanoparticles for esthetic dental applications	58
CAD-CAM complete denture resins: an evaluation of biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and surface characteristics	56
Zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate (ZLS) mechanical and biological properties: A literature review	52
A novel deep learning system for multi-class tooth segmentation and classification on cone beam computed tomography. A validation study	51
A review on dental whitening	51
Artificial intelligence for caries detection: Randomized trial	51
Development and validation of a novel artificial intelligence driven tool for accurate mandibular canal segmentation on CBCT	51
Accuracy of dental implant surgery using dynamic navigation and robotic systems: An in vitro study	49
Effects of chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome	48
Sleep bruxism and temporomandibular disorders: A scoping review of the literature	47
Estimated prevalence of dental fear in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis	46
Risk for dental healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 global pandemic: An evidence-based assessment	45
Antibacterial and mechanical properties of reduced graphene-silver nanoparticle nanocomposite modified glass ionomer cements	43

Randomized controlled trial comparing glass fiber posts and cast metal posts	43
A randomized clinical trial to arrest dentin caries in young children using silver diamine fluoride	41
Dental plaque microbiota profiles of children with caries-free and caries-active dentition	41
How we are assessing the developing antibacterial resin-based dental materials? A scoping review	40
Effects of mechanical ventilation and portable air cleaner on aerosol removal from dental treatment rooms	40
Automatic segmentation of the pharyngeal airway space with convolutional neural network	38
Detecting white spot lesions on dental photography using deep learning: A pilot study	38
Influence of ambient light conditions on the accuracy and scanning time of seven intraoral scanners in complete-arch implant scans	38
Accuracy of orthodontic models prototyped for clear aligners therapy: A 3D imaging analysis comparing different market segments 3D printing protocols	36
Influence of rescanning mesh holes and stitching procedures on the complete-arch scanning accuracy of an intraoral scanner: An in vitro study	35