OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Odontology 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Association of salivary mmp-8 gene polymorphism with its protein expression in oral submucous fibrosis patients	64
Association between apical periodontitis and brain inflammation: a systematic review from animals and human studies	39
Examination of age-related changes in the submandibular glands of male mice	32
Stability of masticatory movements after placement of implant-supported denture	30
Inter-measurement variation of masticatory performance test using gummy jelly	24
Odontology prize 2021	21
Relationships of physical constitution with occlusal force and masticatory performance in adults with natural dentition	21
Intrauterine exposure to omeprazole increases the risk of teeth morphological anomalies in the offspring of a murine model	21
HNF1A-AS1 promotes oral squamous cell carcinoma progression via regulating miR-138/CDK6 pathway	20
Correction: miR-708-3p targetedly regulates LSD1 to promote osteoblast differentiation of hPDLSCs in periodontitis	20
Biocompatibility of irrigation solutions to dental-derived mesenchymal stem cells in regenerative endodontic procedure: a systematic review of in vitro studies	19
Assessment of dentin mineral density of human teeth using micro-computed tomography in two kilovoltage levels	19
Targeting hepatocyte growth factor in epithelial–stromal interactions in an in vitro experimental model of human periodontitis	17
Videofluoroscopic analysis of the laryngeal movement of older adults in swallowing	17
Effect of different irrigation activation techniques on irrigation penetration into the simulated lateral canals	16
Evaluation of the effect of different desensitizers on pulpal blood flow after full crown preparation using laser Doppler flowmetry: a randomized clinical trial	16
The effect of pre-ceramic soldering on marginal and internal fit of 4-unit zirconia frameworks and monolithic zirconia fixed dental prostheses	15
Enhanced effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride application with light curing on natural dentin carious lesions: an in vitro study	15
Physicochemical and microbiological assessment of a dental adhesive doped with cashew nut shell liquid	15
Curcumin nanoparticles: the topical antimycotic suspension treating oral candidiasis	14
Alterations of posterior pharyngeal wall movement during swallowing in postoperative tongue cancer patients: assessment with a videofluoroscopic swallowing study	14
The effect of light compressive and tensile mechanical forces on SOST and POSTN expressions in human periodontal ligament cells: an in vitro study	14
Antibacterial effect of silver nanoparticles mixed with calcium hydroxide or chlorhexidine on multispecies biofilms	13
Correction: The effectiveness of a self-reported questionnaire on masticatory function in health examinations	11
Laser-assisted Icon and clinpro for restoring white spot lesions: an in vitro comparative study	11

Feasibility of 3 Tesla MRI for the assessment of mid-palatal suture maturation: a retrospective pilot study	11
Immunogenic effects of enamel matrix derivative on human alveolar ridge mucosa-derived vascular endothelial cells under lipopolysaccharide stimulation	11
Pulpal outcomes in orthodontic tooth movement in diabetes mellitus	11
WDR5 promotes the tumorigenesis of oral squamous cell carcinoma via CARM1/β-catenin axis	10
Application of mesenchymal stromal cell sheets to prevent medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw with titanium implants in rats	10
Self-ligating brackets exhibit accumulation of high levels of periodontopathogens in gingival crevicular fluid	10
Increase Toll-like receptors 2 and 4 in apical periodontitis of rats with chronic liver disease	10
Vertical root fracture resistance and crack formation of root canal-treated teeth restored with different post-luting systems	10
Marginal fit of 3-unit CAD–CAM zirconia frameworks fabricated using cone beam computed tomography scans: an experimental study	10
Does the use of fiber posts increase the fracture resistance of simulated immature teeth? A systematic review	10
Cav1.2 regulated odontogenic differentiation of NG2+ pericytes during pulp injury	9
Influence of intracoronal bleaching agents on the bond strength of MTA cements to composite resin and their surface morphology	9
Orofacial problems in scuba diving: prevalence and prevention—a large-scale survey among civilian divers in France	9
Experimental study on the biocompatibility and osteogenesis induction ability of PLLA/DDM scaffolds	9
Streptococcus anginosus: a stealthy villain in deep odontogenic abscesses	8
Associations between immune-inflammatory markers, age, and periodontal status: a cross-sectional study	8
Surface characteristics of resin composite cores and bond strength to CAD/CAM resin matrix glass–ceramic restorations after different treatment protocols	8
Comparative evaluation of six commercial adult toothpaste formulations reveals cytotoxicity and altered functions in a human oral melanocyte model: an in vitro study	8
Effectiveness of different supplementary protocols for remaining filling material removal in endodontic reintervention: an integrative review	8
Profiling salivary miRNA expression levels in Fanconi anemia patients – a pilot study	8
Influence of marginal incision and Le Fort I osteotomy on periodontal tissues: a prospective longitudinal study	8
Relationship of MMP-9 with the clinical course of apical periodontitis and the main bacterial species in the oral microbiota	8
The effects of different surface treatments applied to milled PMMA denture base material on repair bond strength	8
β-defensin 2 synthesized by a cell-free protein synthesis system and encapsulated in liposomes inhibits adhesion of Porphyromonas gingivalis to oral epithelial cells	8
Heavy metal migration from dental filling materials to calcified oral tissues: an in vitro analysis using LIBS and ICP-MS techniques	8
The evaluation of prepared microstructure pattern by carbon-dioxide laser on zirconia-based ceramics for dental implant application: an in vitro study	8
Effect of initial periodontal therapy on metallothionein levels in smokers and non-smokers with periodontitis	8
Effects of experimental in-office bleaching gels incorporated with co-doped titanium dioxide nanoparticles on dental enamel physical properties	8
Role of magnesium-doped calcium sulfate and β-tricalcium phosphate composite ceramics in macrophage polarization and osteo-induction	8
Micro-CT evaluation of rotary and reciprocating glide path and shaping systems outcomes in maxillary molar curved canals	7
Melatonin decreases IRF-3 protein expression in the gastrocnemius muscle, reduces IL-1β and LPS plasma concentrations, and improves the lipid profile in rats with apical periodontitis fed on a high-fa	7
Study of clinical factors, focus score, lymphocyte type and NF-κB pathway in Sjögren’s syndrome	7
Metabolic regulation and oxidative stress attenuation in LPS-stimulated macrophages by flavonoids	7
Comparison of oral health-related quality of life among endodontic patients with irreversible pulpitis and pulp necrosis using the oral health-related endodontic patient’s quality of life scale	7
Root canal morphology of mandibular anterior permanent teeth in Turkish sub-population using two classification systems: a cone-beam computed tomography study	7
The optimization of ligature/bone defect-induced periodontitis model in rats	7
Regeneration of periodontal bone defects with mesenchymal stem cells in animal models. Systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Can acid produced from probiotic bacteria alter the surface roughness, microhardness, and elemental composition of enamel? An in vitro study	7
Evaluation of accuracy and characteristics of tooth-color matching by intraoral scanners based on Munsell color system: an in vivo study	7
Consecutive tooth agenesis patterns in non-syndromic oligodontia	7
The anti-adherence activity and bactericidal effect of GO against Streptococcus mutans from Iraqi dental patients	7
Bulk-fill composite in challenging cavities: conversion rate, solubility, and water absorption analysis	7
3D visualization of neurovascular networks in pulp-exposed rat molars using tissue clearing techniques	7
Finite element analysis of non-ultraviolet and ultraviolet-irradiated titanium implants	7
Impact of liner treatment on the translucency of CAD/CAM multi-colored lithium disilicate and multi-layered zirconia implant-supported crowns, and evaluation of fracture strength of ceramic crowns	7
The involvement of orexin-1 receptors in modulation of feeding and anxiety-like behavior in rats with complete Freund’s adjuvant-induced temporomandibular joint disorder	7
An in vitro senescence model of gingival epithelial cell induced by hydrogen peroxide treatment	6
Comparison of the effectiveness of sodium-tri-metaphosphate-treated varnish containing eggshell and membrane powder and bioactıve glass varnish with fluoride varnish in preventing erosion: in vitro	6
Dental maxillary sinus pathology: a CBCT-based case–control study	6
Construction of a predictive model for the transition from irreversible pulpitis to periodontal-involved disease	6

DLK1 regulates periodontal inflammation by inhibiting NF-κB p65 and JNK signaling pathways	6
Use of confocal laser scanning microscopy to evaluate the metal ion removal and destabilization of Enterococcus faecalis biofilms by EDTA and etidronic acid	6
Do instrument kinematics and the apical preparation limit influence canal disinfection and bacterial extrusion?	6
Transcriptional regulation of human follicular dendritic cell-secreted protein gene by interleukin-6	6
Metrics for prosthetic cervical margin integrity assessment after dental CAD/CAM milling: a critical analysis from engineering viewpoint	6
NAT10 promotes osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells by regulating VEGFA-mediated PI3K/AKT signaling pathway through ac4C modification	6
Feasibility of craniofacial landmark plotting on magnetic resonance images	6
Prevention of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw with basic fibroblast growth factor: an experimental study in rats	6
Evaluation of the effects of prenatal exposure to pregabalin and postnatal analysis of dental and mandibular bone tissue development in rat offspring	5
Association between gingival bleeding and hematuria as biomarkers of periodontitis and renal disease: a review	5
Efficacy of chitosan root canal medicament against cross-kingdom dual-species biofilm of Candida albicans and Enterococcus faecalis in an in vitro root-canal model	5
Polymorphisms in nanog are associated with oral leukoplakia: case–control study	5
Fracture resistance of root canal-treated molars restored with ceramic overlays with/without different resin composite base materials: an in vitro study	5
Evaluation of a hyaluronic acid hydrogel (Restylane Lyft) as a scaffold for dental pulp regeneration in a regenerative endodontic organotype model	5
Effects of toothbrush abrasion on surface and antibacterial properties of hydroxyapatite–tryptophan complex with gray titania	5
Antimicrobial effects of agitational irrigation on single- and multispecies biofilms in dentin canals	5
Efficacy of irrigation activation methods in removal of bioceramic-based sealer in retreatment	5
An automated method to analyze root filling voids and gaps using confocal microscopy images	5
Usefulness of preoperative computed tomography findings for airway management in patients with acute odontogenic infection: a retrospective study	5
Diode laser versus sclerotherapy: bloodless approaches in the treatment of oral pyogenic granuloma (randomised controlled clinical trial)	5
Evaluation of hydrogen peroxide diffusion in the pulp chamber, bleaching efficacy, and physicochemical properties of an experimental in-office bleaching gel containing a hydroxyapatite-capsaicin compo	5
Effects of ultraviolet irradiation on beta-tricalcium phosphate as a bone graft substitute	5
Comparison of imaging modalities in the diagnosis of external cervical resorption (ECR): an in-vitro study	5
Evaluation of early bacterial adhesion on CAD/CAM dental materials: an in situ study	5
Speed-sintering and the mechanical properties of 3–5 mol% Y2O3-stabilized zirconias	5
Effects of pre-heating on physical–mechanical–chemical properties of contemporary resin composites	5
Cell viability of novel composite hydrogels loaded with hydroxyapatite for oral and maxillofacial bone regeneration	5
Metronidazole-laden silk fibroin methacrylated scaffolds for managing periapical lesions	5
Method 300: a complementary teaching methodology in Dentistry	5
Examining enamel-surface demineralization upon exposure to acidic solutions and the remineralization potential of milk and artificial saliva	5
Correction to: Evaluation of low-viscosity bulk-fill composites regarding marginal and internal adaptation	5
Dose–response effect of Montelukast on post-extraction dental socket repair and skeletal phenotype of mice	4
The effect of Par3 on the cellular junctions and biological functions of odontoblast-lineage cells	4
The effect of external magnetic field on osteogenic and antimicrobial behaviour of surface-functionalized custom titanium chamber with iron nanoparticles. A preliminary research	4
Effects of phytosomal curcumin treatment on modulation of immunomodulatory and pulp regeneration genes in dental pulp mesenchymal stem cells	4
Anti-inflammatory effects of hesperidin on human gingival fibroblasts stimulated by lipopolysaccharide of Porphyromonas gingivalis in vitro	4
Effect of a novel irrigation regimen and root canal filling material versus conventional endodontic protocols on dentin wettability	4
Force exerted on maxillary anterior teeth in mandibular unilateral and bilateral distal extension partial edentulous situation	4
Regeneration of periodontal intrabony defects using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF): a systematic review and network meta-analysis	4
Comparison of heat production and bone architecture changes in the implant site preparation with compressive osteotomes, osseodensification technique, piezoelectric devices, and standard drills: an ex	4
Effect of heat application on the physicochemical properties of new endodontic sealers: an in vitro and SEM study	4
Effect of green tea-loaded chitosan nanoparticles on leathery dentin microhardness	4
Comparison of the dimensional and morphological accuracy of three-dimensional digital dental casts digitized using different methods	4
Correction to: Alterations of posterior pharyngeal wall movement during swallowing in postoperative tongue cancer patients: assessment with a videofluoroscopic swallowing study	4
Maximum standardized uptake value for parotid and submandibular glands in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome and submandibular sialolithiasis using salivary gland SPECT/CT	4
The power of weak ion-exchange resins assisted by amelogenin for natural remineralization of dental enamel: an in vitro study	4
Mechanical properties of simulated dentin caries treated with metal cations and l-ascorbic acid 2-phosphate	4
Evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of different nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs alone or in combination with calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament: an in vitro study	4
Neural network approach to evaluate the physical properties of dentin	4
Irrigant dynamics of a back-to-back double side-vented needle in root canals with various tapers: a computational fluid dynamics study	4
Three-dimensional finite element analysis of the biomechanical properties of different material implants for replacing missing teeth	4
Prevalence of retromolar foramen in nineteenth century Spanish population	4
Bacterial adhesion and surface roughness of particulate-filled and short fiber-reinforced composites	4
Volatile sulfur compounds, biofilm, and salivary parameters in patients with periodontal disease: a cross-sectional study	4
Cutting efficiency and corrosion resistance of heat-treated endodontic files after various disinfection protocols	4
Color stability, surface roughness and flexural strength of additively manufactured and milled interim restorative materials after aging	4