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 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
The use of hydroxyapatite toothpaste to prevent dental caries	41
Fatigue failure load of immature anterior teeth: influence of different fiber post-core systems	25
Evolution of endodontic medicine: a critical narrative review of the interrelationship between endodontics and systemic pathological conditions	24
Morpho-functional effects of different universal dental adhesives on human gingival fibroblasts: an in vitro study	23
A deep transfer learning approach for the detection and diagnosis of maxillary sinusitis on panoramic radiographs	22
Porphyromonas gingivalis outside the oral cavity	20
Endodontic regeneration: hard shell, soft core	20
The ability of different irrigation methods to remove mixtures of calcium hydroxide and barium sulphate from isthmuses in 3D printed transparent root canal models	20
Virucidal efficacy of chlorhexidine: a systematic review	19
Influence of shaft length on torsional behavior of endodontic nickel–titanium instruments	18
Antimicrobial effects of agitational irrigation on single- and multispecies biofilms in dentin canals	18
Postoperative pain after different irrigation activation techniques: a randomized, clinical trial	16
Postoperative pain after SWEEPS, PIPS, sonic and ultrasonic-assisted irrigation activation techniques: a randomized clinical trial	15
Effects of ınjectable platelet-rich fibrin in experimental periodontitis in rats	14
Effectiveness and SEM–EDX analysis following bleaching with an experimental bleaching gel containing titanium dioxide and/or chitosan	14
Clinical and microbiological effects of non-surgical periodontal treatment in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis: a controlled clinical trial	14
One-year clinical performance of lithium disilicate versus resin composite CAD/CAM onlays	14
Antibacterial effect of silver nanoparticles mixed with calcium hydroxide or chlorhexidine on multispecies biofilms	12
Prevalence of bifid and trifid mandibular canals with unusual patterns of nerve branching using cone beam computed tomography	12
BMP4-regulated human dental pulp stromal cells promote pulp-like tissue regeneration in a decellularized dental pulp matrix scaffold	12
Root form and canal anatomy of maxillary first premolars: a cone-beam computed tomography study	11
Composition’s effect of Origanum Syriacum essential oils in the antimicrobial activities for the treatment of denture stomatitis	10
Clinical comparison of a micro-hybride resin-based composite and resin modified glass ionomer in the treatment of cervical caries lesions: 36-month, split-mouth, randomized clinical trial	10
Evaluation of low-viscosity bulk-fill composites regarding marginal and internal adaptation	10
Dislodgement resistance and adhesive pattern of different endodontic sealers to dentine wall after artificial ageing: an in-vitro study	10

Relationship between age and occlusal force in adults with natural dentition	9
Fracture resistance of root canal-treated molars restored with ceramic overlays with/without different resin composite base materials: an in vitro study	9
The existence of butterfly effect and its impact on the dentinal microhardness and crack formation after root canal instrumentation	9
An in-vivo study of photobiomodulation using 403 nm and 649 nm diode lasers for molar tooth extraction wound healing in wistar rats	9
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	9
Sodium hypochlorite against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm in dentinal tubules: effect of concentration, temperature, and exposure time	9
Occlusal problems, mental health issues and non-carious cervical lesions	9
Vertical root fracture resistance and dentinal crack formation of root canal-treated teeth instrumented with different nickel–titanium rotary systems: an in-vitro study	8
Update on citric acid use in endodontic treatment: a systematic review	8
Curcumin nanoparticles: the topical antimycotic suspension treating oral candidiasis	8
Effects of laser modalities on shear bond strengths of composite superstructure to zirconia and PEEK infrastructures: an in vitro study	8
Anti-inflammatory effect of glycyrrhizin with Equisetum arvense extract	8
Gender differences in masticatory function in elderly adults with natural dentition	8
Evaluation of a hyaluronic acid hydrogel (Restylane Lyft) as a scaffold for dental pulp regeneration in a regenerative endodontic organotype model	8
Analysis of second mesiobuccal root canal instrumentation in maxillary first molars with three nickel–titanium rotary instruments: a micro-computed tomographic study	7
Micro-CT evaluation of rotary and reciprocating glide path and shaping systems outcomes in maxillary molar curved canals	7
Synergistic effect of thymoquinone and nystatin in the treatment of oral candidiasis; an in vitro study	7
Six-year clinical outcomes of implant-supported acrylic vs. ceramic superstructures according to the All-on-4 treatment concept for the rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla	7
NAT10 promotes osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells by regulating VEGFA-mediated PI3K/AKT signaling pathway through ac4C modification	7
Influence of intracoronal bleaching agents on the bond strength of MTA cements to composite resin and their surface morphology	7
Evaluation of stress and strain on mandible caused using “All-on-Four” system from PEEK in hybrid prosthesis: finite-element analysis	7
Effects of a derivative of reutericin 6 and gassericin A on the biofilm of Streptococcus mutans in vitro and caries prevention in vivo	7
Effects of phytosomal curcumin treatment on modulation of immunomodulatory and pulp regeneration genes in dental pulp mesenchymal stem cells	7
The effects of different surface treatments applied to milled PMMA denture base material on repair bond strength	7
Evaluation of periodontal status and cytokine/chemokine profile of GCF in patients with severe congenital neutropenia	7
Effect of benzalkonium chloride addition to EDTA on attachment and proliferation of dental pulp stem cells on dentin and on transforming growth factor-β1 release	6
The antimicrobial effect of different ozone protocols applied in severe curved canals contaminated with Enterococcus faecalis: ex vivo study	6
Root canal microorganisms and their antibiotic susceptibility in patients with persistent endodontic infections, with and without clinical symptoms	6
Effect of mineral trioxide aggregate plug location on root development in regenerative endodontic procedure	6
Immediate dental implant placement in post-extraction-infected sites decontaminated with Er,Cr:YSGG laser: a retrospective cohort study	6
Universal adhesive: the effect of different simulated pulpal pressure fluids and bonding modes to dentin	6
Management of fear and anxiety in dental treatments: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	6
Comprehensive analysis and comparison of proteins in salivary exosomes of climacteric and adolescent females	6
The importance of inflammatory biomarkers, IL-6 and PAPP-A, in the evaluation of asymptomatic apical periodontitis	6
Light and viscosity effects on the curing potential of bulk-fill composites placed in deep cavities	6
Is pulpotomy a promising modality in treating permanent teeth? An umbrella review	6
Brushing associated with oral irrigation in maintaining implants and overdentures hygiene – a randomized clinical trial	6
Cell viability of novel composite hydrogels loaded with hydroxyapatite for oral and maxillofacial bone regeneration	6
Stability of masticatory movements after placement of implant-supported denture	6
Evaluation of the effects of finish line type and width on the fracture strength of provisional crowns	5
An in vitro senescence model of gingival epithelial cell induced by hydrogen peroxide treatment	5
Smile esthetic evaluation of mucogingival reconstructive surgery	5
Inter-measurement variation of masticatory performance test using gummy jelly	5
Effect of different irrigation activation techniques on irrigation penetration into the simulated lateral canals	5
Antibacterial efficacy of copper-added chitosan nanoparticles: a confocal laser scanning microscopy analysis	5
Effect of sandblasting and/or priming treatment on the shear bond strength of self-adhesive resin cement to CAD/CAM blocks	5
Swallowing evaluation by the Kuchikara Taberu Balance Chart and videoendscopic examination reveals that respiratory conditions, chewing, and position are strongly related to dysphagia	5
Toxicity of resin-matrix cements in contact with fibroblast or mesenchymal cells	5
Modification of glass-ionomer cement properties by quaternized chitosan-coated nanoparticles	5
The evaluation of prepared microstructure pattern by carbon-dioxide laser on zirconia-based ceramics for dental implant application: an in vitro study	5

Improvement in the chemical structure and biological activity of surface titanium after exposure to UVC light	5
Root canal sealers affect artifacts on cone-beam computed tomography images	5
The histone deacetylase inhibitor, entinostat (MS-275), induces the odontogenic differentiation of an odontoblast-like cell line in the absence of an osteoblast mineralization medium	5
In vitro temperature changes in the pulp chamber caused by laser and Quadwave LED-light curing units	5
Effect of green tea-loaded chitosan nanoparticles on leathery dentin microhardness	5
Color stability, surface roughness and flexural strength of additively manufactured and milled interim restorative materials after aging	5
Vertical root fracture resistance and crack formation of root canal-treated teeth restored with different post-luting systems	5
Comparative analysis of dimensional alterations following extraction of maxillary molars using three-dimensional images’ superimposition: a CBCT study	5
Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of dental adhesive containing biogenic silver nanoparticles decorated nanographene oxide nanocomposites (Ag@nGO NCs) and effect on bond strength to dentine	5
Marginal and internal fit of feldspathic ceramic CAD/CAM crowns fabricated via different extraoral digitization methods: a micro-computed tomography analysis	5
Effects of the prevention of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw by local administration of a dental pulp stem cell-conditioned medium to the rat tooth extraction socket	5
An evaluation of peri-implant marginal bone loss according to implant type, surgical technique and prosthetic rehabilitation: a retrospective multicentre and cross-sectional cohort study	4
Vertical ridge augmentation of atrophic posterior mandible with corticocancellous onlay symphysis graft versus sandwich technique: clinical and radiographic analysis	4
Gut flora alterations due to lipopolysaccharide derived from Porphyromonas gingivalis	4
The effect of functionalized titanium dioxide nanotube reinforcement on the water sorption and water solubility properties of flowable bulk-fill composite resins	4
Effect of thickness on color appearance of multilayer CAD/CAM composite resin blocks	4
Enzymatic biofilm destabilisation to support mechanical cleansing of inserted dental implant surfaces: an in-vitro pilot study	4
Fracture strength of non-invasively reinforced MOD cavities on endodontically treated teeth	4
Consecutive tooth agenesis patterns in non-syndromic oligodontia	4
Clinical, immunological, and microbiological analysis of the association between periodontitis and COVID-19: a case–control study	4
Knowledge and opinions of French dental students related to caries risk assessment and dental sealants (preventive and therapeutic)	4
Shaping ability of a new heat-treated NiTi system in continuous rotation or reciprocation in artificial curved canals	4
Calcium hydroxide/iodoform nanoparticles as an intracanal filling medication: synthesis, characterization, and in vitro study using a bovine primary tooth model	4
Natural monoterpenes-laden electrospun fibrous scaffolds for endodontic infection eradication	4
The effect of diabetes mellitus on the shear bond strength of composite resin to dentin and enamel	4
Fabrication and characterization of low-shrinkage dental composites containing montmorillonite nanoclay	4
Comparison of antimicrobial and wound-healing effects of silver nanoparticle and chlorhexidine mouthwashes: an in vivo study in rabbits	4
Fluorescence intensities of composite resins on photo images	4
Microabrasion effect on enamel susceptibility to penetration of hydrogen peroxide: an experimental and computational study	4
Effect of stain brand and shade on color stability of stains applied on a CAD-CAM feldspathic ceramic	4
Neural network approach to evaluate the physical properties of dentin	4
Compressive strength evaluation of thin occlusal veneers from different CAD/CAM materials, before and after acidic saliva exposure	4
Evaluation of accuracy and characteristics of tooth-color matching by intraoral scanners based on Munsell color system: an in vivo study	4
Periodontal therapy on the oral health-related quality of life of obese and non-obese individuals	4
Bactericidal effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) on dentin plate infected with Lactobacillus acidophilus	4
Distribution of periodontopathic bacterial species between saliva and tonsils	4
Microbiome composition comparison in oral and atherosclerotic plaque from patients with and without periodontitis	4
Masticatory path pattern and masticatory performance while chewing gummy jelly	4
Shikonin promotes rat periodontal bone defect repair and osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs by p38 MAPK pathway	4
How prenatal environmental factors affect rat molar enamel formation?	4
Comparison of the dimensional and morphological accuracy of three-dimensional digital dental casts digitized using different methods	4
Role of magnesium-doped calcium sulfate and β-tricalcium phosphate composite ceramics in macrophage polarization and osteo-induction	4