OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Dentistry is 43. 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 2021-07-01 to 2025-07-01.)

Article	Citations
A novel AI-driven tool for automated root canal segmentation of single and bi-rooted teeth on cone-beam computed tomography	171
Digital planning of prosthetic finalization in a TMD patient	119
Virtual planning and volumetric evaluation of wound healing following regenerative surgical treatment of intrabony periodontal defects	118
The Effectiveness of Platelet Rich Fibrin in Alveolar Ridge Reconstructive or Guided Bone Regenerative Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	98
Effect of continuous vs sequential chelation on the mechanical properties of root dentin: An ex vivo study	93
Comparison of the colour accuracy of a single-lens reflex camera and a smartphone camera in a clinical context	92
Influence of rescanning mesh holes on the accuracy of an intraoral scanner: An in vivo study	89
Tooth loss over 13 years of follow-up: Can regular dental visits reduce racial and socioeconomic inequalities?	88
Are S-PRG composites able to resist against erosive and abrasive challenges and protect surrounding enamel in situ?	87
Impact of angle on photothermal radiometry and modulated luminescence (PTR/LUM) value	87
Development of a survey-based stacked ensemble predictive model for autonomy preferences in patients with periodontal disease	84
Exploring the use of preprints in dentistry	82
Erosion protective properties of the enamel pellicle in-situ	82
Healing outcomes of open versus closed flap procedures for collagen membrane coverage following immediate dental implant placements with simultaneous guided tissue regeneration	77
Effect of topical applications containing surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer filler on dental hard tissues-A systematic review	72
A novel digital technique for maintaining maxillomandibular relations in fixed prosthetic rehabilitations	69
Retentive force of conical crowns combining zirconia and fiber-reinforced composite	68
In vitro scan accuracy and time efficiency in various implant-supported fixed partial denture situations	65
Effect of prefabricated auxiliary devices in different optical properties and shapes on the accuracy of intraoral scanning of the edentulous arch with multiple implants: An in-vitro study	64
In vitro remineralization assessment of enamel subsurface lesions using different percentages of surface reaction-type pre-reacted glass-ionomer containing gum-based material	62
How palatal vault morphology and screw length influence the accuracy of dynamic computer-guided orthodontic miniscrew insertion. A prospective clinical study	62
Finite element analysis of stress distribution in autotransplanted molars	61
Prevalence of tooth wear and associated factors: A birth cohort study	59
Assessing diagnostic accuracy and monitoring of caries progression using optical coherence tomography (OCT): A systematic review	59
Bruxism as a new risk factor of musculo-skeletal disorders?	57

Full arch accuracy of intraoral scanners with different acquisition technologies: An in vitro study	56
Antibiofilm properties, cytotoxicity, and effect on protease activity of antibiotics and EGCG-based medications for endodontic purposes	56
Influence of customized over-scan body rings on the intraoral scanning effectiveness of a multiple implant edentulous mandibular model	55
Generative deep learning approaches for the design of dental restorations: A narrative review	53
Formulation of arginine-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (Arg@MSNs) modified orthodontic adhesive	53
Whitening efficacy of activated charcoal-based products: A single-blind randomized controlled clinical trial	52
A modified scan technique for multiple abutment teeth using the trim and lock function	51
Trajectories of child free sugars intake and dental caries - a population-based birth cohort study	50
Efficacy of adjunctive local periodontal treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with periodontitis: A systematic review and network meta-analysis	50
Accuracy of digital and conventional implant impressions in edentulous jaws: A clinical comparative study	50
Effect of topical application of ibuprofen/arginine on the in-office bleaching-induced tooth sensitivity: A randomized, triple-blind controlled trial	48
Bisphenol A release from short-term degraded resin-based dental materials	48
Influence of periodic polyphenol treatment on the anti-erosive potential of the acquired enamel pellicle—A qualitative exploratory study	48
Morphology of pulpal mineralizations: A scoping review	46
Prolonged polymerization of a universal adhesive in non-carious cervical lesions: 36-month double-blind randomized clinical trial	46
Effectiveness of bioactive resin materials in preventing secondary caries and retention loss in direct posterior restorations: A systematic review and meta-analysis	45
Comparison of intraoral scanning and CBCT to generate digital and 3D-printed casts by fused deposition modeling and digital light processing	45
Deep learning-based segmentation of dental implants on cone-beam computed tomography images: A validation study	44