OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Dentistry is 44. 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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
A novel AI-driven tool for automated root canal segmentation of single and bi-rooted teeth on cone-beam computed tomography	240
Digital planning of prosthetic finalization in a TMD patient	158
In vitro remineralization assessment of enamel subsurface lesions using different percentages of surface reaction-type pre-reacted glass-ionomer containing gum-based material	113
Virtual planning and volumetric evaluation of wound healing following regenerative surgical treatment of intrabony periodontal defects	113
Tooth loss over 13 years of follow-up: Can regular dental visits reduce racial and socioeconomic inequalities?	95
Are S-PRG composites able to resist against erosive and abrasive challenges and protect surrounding enamel in situ?	92
Impact of angle on photothermal radiometry and modulated luminescence (PTR/LUM) value	90
How palatal vault morphology and screw length influence the accuracy of dynamic computer-guided orthodontic miniscrew insertion. A prospective clinical study	86
Development of a survey-based stacked ensemble predictive model for autonomy preferences in patients with periodontal disease	86
The Effectiveness of Platelet Rich Fibrin in Alveolar Ridge Reconstructive or Guided Bone Regenerative Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	83
Effectiveness of bioactive resin materials in preventing secondary caries and retention loss in direct posterior restorations: A systematic review and meta-analysis	83
Exploring the use of preprints in dentistry	83
Digital dentistry	79
Influence of periodic polyphenol treatment on the anti-erosive potential of the acquired enamel pellicle—A qualitative exploratory study	77
Antibiofilm properties, cytotoxicity, and effect on protease activity of antibiotics and EGCG-based medications for endodontic purposes	77
Erosion protective properties of the enamel pellicle in-situ	76
Full arch accuracy of intraoral scanners with different acquisition technologies: An in vitro study	67
Assessing diagnostic accuracy and monitoring of caries progression using optical coherence tomography (OCT): A systematic review	67
Prevalence of tooth wear and associated factors: A birth cohort study	65
Healing outcomes of open versus closed flap procedures for collagen membrane coverage following immediate dental implant placements with simultaneous guided tissue regeneration	62
Bruxism as a new risk factor of musculo-skeletal disorders?	62
Prolonged polymerization of a universal adhesive in non-carious cervical lesions: 36-month double-blind randomized clinical trial	61
Effect of topical applications containing surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer filler on dental hard tissues-A systematic review	60
Finite element analysis of stress distribution in autotransplanted molars	58
Dental plaque quantitation by light induced fluorescence technology in exclusive Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) users	58

A novel digital technique for maintaining maxillomandibular relations in fixed prosthetic rehabilitations	58
Retentive force of conical crowns combining zirconia and fiber-reinforced composite	55
Comparison of intraoral scanning and CBCT to generate digital and 3D-printed casts by fused deposition modeling and digital light processing	54
In vitro scan accuracy and time efficiency in various implant-supported fixed partial denture situations	54
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	53
Visual and haptic perceptibility of 3D printed skeletal models in orthognathic surgery	53
Comparison of the colour accuracy of a single-lens reflex camera and a smartphone camera in a clinical context	50
Investigation of in vitro odonto/osteogenic capacity of cannabidiol on human dental pulp cell	50
Effect of topical application of ibuprofen/arginine on the in-office bleaching-induced tooth sensitivity: A randomized, triple-blind controlled trial	49
Whitening efficacy of activated charcoal-based products: A single-blind randomized controlled clinical trial	49
Formulation of arginine-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (Arg@MSNs) modified orthodontic adhesive	49
A modified scan technique for multiple abutment teeth using the trim and lock function	48
Effect of continuous vs sequential chelation on the mechanical properties of root dentin: An ex vivo study	48
Accuracy of digital and conventional implant impressions in edentulous jaws: A clinical comparative study	47
Bisphenol A release from short-term degraded resin-based dental materials	47
Efficacy of adjunctive local periodontal treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with periodontitis: A systematic review and network meta-analysis	45
Generative deep learning approaches for the design of dental restorations: A narrative review	45
Trajectories of child free sugars intake and dental caries - a population-based birth cohort study	44
Morphology of pulpal mineralizations: A scoping review	44