OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Applied Oral Science is 2. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Relation between the risk factors for the severity of denture stomatitis and quality of life of complete edentulous individuals: a cross-sectional study	26
Immunoexpression profile of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) targets in potentially malignant and malignant oral lesions: a pilot study	26
Longitudinal bond strength of a universal adhesive and chemical dentin characterization under different acid etching protocols	25
Microbial signatures in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: an in silico study	18
Immunomodulatory effects of apical papilla cells on periodontal ligament fibroblasts stimulated with Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide: an in vitro study	17
1,25(OH)2D3 increase osteogenic potential of human periodontal ligament cells with low osteoblast potential*	17
Influence of molar incisor hypomineralisation severity on dental hypersensitivity, anxiety/fear, and aesthetic self-perception: a cross-sectional study	15
Association between the Mediterranean Diet Index and self-reported Gingival Health Status Indicators in a population of Chilean adults: a cross-sectional study	14
Does radiation therapy affect adhesion of tricalcium silicate cements to root dentin?	14
Autologous platelet concentrates for facial rejuvenation	14
Can the delta neutrophil ındex be used as a preliminary biomarker ın the evaluation of periodontal disease: a pilot study	13
Investigating the association between dental age and polymorphisms in genes encoding estrogen receptors	13
Novel approach to soft tissue regeneration: in vitro study of compound hyaluronic acid and horizontal platelet-rich fibrin combination	13
Colonization dynamics of subgingival microbiota in recently installed dental implants compared to healthy teeth in the same individual: a 6-month prospective observational study	12
Dysbiotic oral microbiota contributes to alveolar bone loss associated with obesity in mice	11
Injectable platelet rich fibrin effect on laser depigmented gingiva: a clinical randomized controlled split mouth trial with histological assessment	11
Effects of systemic Anatolian propolis administration on a rat-irradiated osteoradionecrosis model	10
Comparative evaluation of the effects of three hydraulic calcium silicate cements on odontoblastic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells: an in vitro study	10
Synergistic antimicrobial potential of EGCG and fosfomycin against biofilms associated with endodontic infections	9
Formulations of desensitizing toothpastes for dentin hypersensitivity: a scoping review	9
Periodontal disease severity is associated to pathogenic consortia comprising putative and candidate periodontal pathogens	9
Periodontal status of maxillary central incisors after orthodontic traction: a longitudinal follow-up	9
Rinsing solutions containing natural extracts and fluoride prevent enamel erosion in vitro	9
The action of microbial collagenases in dentinal matrix degradation in root caries and potential strategies for its management: a comprehensive state-of-the-art review	9
ERRATUM	8

Outcomes of permanent canines on the cleft side after secondary alveolar grafting using different materials in complete unilateral cleft lip and palate	8
The simultaneous miR-155-5p overexpression and miR-223-3p inhibition can activate pEMT in oral squamous cell carcinoma	8
Mesenchymal stem cells surpass the capacity of bone marrow aspirate concentrate for periodontal regeneration	8
Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry: an evidence-based discussion of common myths	8
Interleukin-17 plays a role in dental pulp inflammation mediated by zoledronic acid: a mechanism unrelated to the Th17 immune response?	7
Synergistic effect of Maquiberry cystatin, sodium fluoride and stannous chloride for the prevention of initial dental erosion in vitro	7
Influence of the combined effect of desensitizing dentifrices and universal adhesives on dentin bond strength under erosive conditions	7
Comparison of TiF4, CPP-ACP, and NaF in preventing demineralization in irradiated bovine enamel and dentin in vitro	7
Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in subjects with different stages of periodontitis according to the new classification	7
Different concentrations of fetal bovine serum affect cytokine modulation in Lipopolysaccharide-activated apical papilla cells in vitro	7
Evaluation of radiation therapy on grafted and non-grafted defects: an experimental rat model	7
DNMT3B (rs2424913) polymorphism is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus alone and with co-existing periodontitis in a Brazilian population	7
Impact of radiotherapy in chemical composition and mechanical properties of human cervical dentin: an in vitro study	7
Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract alleviates halitosis and reduces the inflammatory response to oral bacteria	6
Healing effect of curcumin on tooth extraction sockets in diabetic rats	6
Influence of repositioning guides’ color and usage on precision in tooth color measurement with a clinical spectrophotometer	6
Effect of genetic polymorphisms rs2301113 and rs2057482 in the expression of HIF-1α protein in periodontal ligament fibroblasts subjected to compressive force	6
Antimicrobial photocatalysis using bio-hydrothermally synthesized Zinc oxide nanoparticles in the management of periodontitis: a prospective split-mouth, double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical	6
Assessment of obstructive sleep apnea risk in different types of cleft lip and palate	6
Nasopalatine duct cyst: a multicenter retrospective study of 63 cases and an integrative review of the clinical, imaginological and histopathological aspects	6
Integrated correlation analysis of the thickness of buccal bone and gingiva of maxillary incisors	6
Metabolic effect of low fluoride levels in the islets of NOD mice: integrative morphological, immunohistochemical, and proteomic analyses	6
The effect of calcium hydroxide and double antibiotic paste on radiographic outcomes and periapical MMP-8 levels in regenerative endodontic procedures: a randomized clinical trial	6
Evaluation of surface roughness, wettability and adhesion of multispecies biofilm on 3D-printed resins for the base and teeth of complete dentures	6
Evaluation of the effect of Matricaria recutita monotherapy or in combination with photodynamic therapy on tissue repair in the dorsum of the tongue of rats*	6
Evaluation of volumetric wear loss and pain scores of the digitally and conventionally manufactured occlusal splints for individuals with sleep bruxism	5
Sleep recovery ameliorates submandibular salivary gland inflammation associated with paradoxical sleep deprivation in male Wistar rats	5
Characterizations of alveolar repair after mandibular second molar extraction: an experimental study in rats	5
An engineering perspective of ceramics applied in dental reconstructions	5
Can the combination of proanthocyanidin and vitamin E or palm oil effectively protect enamel against in vitro erosive and abrasive challenges?	5
Determination of sexual dimorphism with CBCT images of the frontal sinus using a predictive formula and an artificial neural network	5
Assesment of radiotherapy effects on the blood flow in gingiva and dental pulp - a laser Doppler flowmetry study	5
Effects of Thai propolis mixed in mineral trioxide aggregate on matrix metalloproteinase-2 expression and activity in inflamed human dental pulp cells	5
Analysis of peri-implant bone tissue between hydrophilic and rough implant surfaces in spontaneously hypertensive rats treated with losartan	5
Stem cell-derived exosomes from human exfoliated deciduous teeth promote angiogenesis in hyperglycemic-induced human umbilical vein endothelial cells	5
Chitosan nanoparticles suspension can minimize enamel loss after in vitro erosive challenge	5
In-vitro evaluation of the anti-cariogenic effect of a hybrid coating associated with encapsulated sodium fluoride and stannous chloride in nanoclays on enamel	4
Cleidocranial dysplasia and novel RUNX2 variants: dental, craniofacial, and osseous manifestations	4
Association between dental fracture and amalgam restoration: a case-control study	4
Effects of CEACAM1 in oral keratinocytes on HO-1 expression induced by Candida β-glucan particles	4
Histological evaluation of the surgical margins of oral soft tissue incisions using a dual-wavelength diode laser and an Er, Cr:YSGG laser; an ex vivo study	4
Evaluation of the impact of alveolar bone graft surgery on the nasal cavity of individuals with cleft lip and palate	4
Acquired pellicle engineering: a fascinating approach to prevent demineralization	4
S-PRG-based toothpastes compared to NaF toothpaste and NaF varnish on dentin permeability in vitro	4
Survival rate of the Hall technique compared with resin composite restoration in multi-surface cavities in primary teeth: a 1-year randomized clinical trial	4
The effects of Stemregen® host modulation therapy on experimentally induced apical periodontitis in rats*	4
M1 and M2 macrophages markers are alternately expressed during periapical lesion development	4
Accuracy of two methods to detect the presence of halitosis: the volatile sulfur compounds concentration in the mouth air and the information from a close person	4
In vitro and in vivo study of the pathogenic role of PPARα in experimental periodontitis	4
Comparative analysis between effective gain and functional gain in bone-anchored hearing aid users	4

Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells accelerate and increase implant osseointegration in diabetic rats	4
Association of rs142548867 (EEFSEC) and periodontitis Grade C in a young Brazilian population	4
The effect of injectable platelet-rich fibrin and platelet-rich fibrin in regenerative endodontics: a comparative in vitro study	4
Salivary protein candidates for biomarkers of oral disorders in people with a crack cocaine use disorder	4
Macrophage M1 polarization mediated via the IL-6/STAT3 pathway contributes to apical periodontitis induced by Porphyromonas gingivalis	4
Bleaching as a complement to fluoride-enhanced remineralization or resin infiltration in masking white spot lesions	4
Suppressing STAT3 activation impairs bone formation during maxillary expansion and relapse	4
Novel pulp capping material based on sodium trimetaphosphate: synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial properties	3
Survival of severely compromised endodontically treated teeth restored with or without a fiber glass post	3
Outcomes of furcal perforation management using Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Biodentine: a systematic review	3
Can composite packaging and selective enamel etching affect the clinical behavior of bulk-fill composite resin in posterior restorations? 24-month results of a randomized clinical trial	3
Standardized Centella asiatica extract ECa 233 alleviates pain hypersensitivity by modulating P2X3 in trigeminal neuropathic pain	3
Implications of the health information pollution for society, health professionals, and science	3
Effect of anaerobic or/and microaerophilic atmosphere on microcosm biofilm formation and tooth demineralization	3
Exploring polymorphisms in genes encoding growth factors associated with non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate and tooth agenesis	3
Impact of non surgical periodontal therapy on glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus and periodontitis	3
Effects of adding electro-massage to manual therapy for the treatment of individuals with myofascial temporomandibular pain: a randomized controlled trial	3
Performance of obturation techniques in anatomical irregularities located at different thirds of the root canal system	3
Root canal microbiota as an augmented reservoir of antimicrobial resistance genes in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients	3
ERRATUM	3
Synergistic anti-cancer effects of metformin and cisplatin on YD-9 oral squamous carcinoma cells via AMPK pathway	3
COVID-19 incidence, severity, medication use, and vaccination among dentists: survey during the second wave in Brazil	3
TIPE2 regulates periodontal inflammation by inhibiting NF-κB p65 phosphorylation	3
ERRATUM	3
Effect of ozone oil and non-surgical periodontal treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes. In-vivo and in-vitro studies with fibroblasts and Candida albicans	3
Laboratory study of tissue repair of resin-based endodontic sealers in critical surgical defects	3
Cytotoxicity of dilutions of bioceramic materials in stem cells of human exfoliated deciduous teeth	3
Degradable hydrogel fibers encapsulate and deliver metformin and periodontal ligament stem cells for dental and periodontal regeneration	3
Effect of bleaching gels with different thickeners under normal and hyposalivation conditions: in situ study	3
Association between circulating inflammatory proteins and temporomandibular disorders: insight from a two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis	3
Factors influencing the response to periodontal therapy in patients with diabetes: post hoc analysis of a randomized clinical trial using machine learning	3
Diagnostic potential of Type VII Collagen during oral carcinogenesis	3
Differential diagnosis between pemphigoid and erosive lichen planus	3
Is there an association between molar-incisor hypomineralization and carious lesions in seven to ten-year-old Brazilian schoolchildren? A cross-sectional study	3
Six-year post-surgical evaluation in the treatment protocols in the dental arches of children with oral cleft: longitudinal study	2
Influence of daily usage times on patients’ compliance during at-home bleaching: a randomized clinical trial	2
The effect of dexmedetomidine-ketamine combination versus dexmedetomidine on behavior of uncooperative pediatric dental patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial	2
Test-retest reliability of the isometric contraction test (IC test) of the masticatory muscles in subjects with and without temporomandibular muscle disorders	2
ERRATUM	2
ERRATUM	2
Evaluation of sonic, ultrasonic, and laser irrigation activation systems to eliminate bacteria from the dentinal tubules of the root canal system	2
ERRATUM	2
Titanium micro-nano textured surface with strontium incorporation improves osseointegration: an in vivo and in vitro study*	2
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dental trauma attendance: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Influence of risk factors on the long-term survival of oral rehabilitation with extra-narrow implants: a retrospective study	2
Extracellular lipids of Candida albicans biofilm induce lipid droplet formation and decreased response to a topoisomerase I inhibitor in dysplastic and neoplastic oral cells	2
Chronic exposure to lipopolysaccharides as an in vitro model to simulate the impaired odontogenic potential of dental pulp cells under pulpitis conditions	2
Can high pain intensity and catastrophizing interfere with the cognitive performance of women with chronic pain related TMD? A cross-sectional study	2
Long-term effects of simulated gastric juice alternated with brushing on hardness, substance loss, flexural strength and reliability of CAD-CAM monolithic materials	2
Effect of submucosal cryotherapy compared with steroids and NSAIDs injections on Substance P and Interleukin 6 pulpal release in experimentally induced pulpal inflammation in rabbits	2
Microarray and bioinformatic analysis of conventional ameloblastoma: an observational analysis	2
Chitosan microparticles loaded with essential oils inhibit duo-biofilms of Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans	2
Photobiomodulation reduces inflammation but does not influence the hypoxia-inducible factor-1α in pulp tissue of rats after bleaching	2
Therapeutic potential of PPARα agonist in ligature-induced experimental periodontitis	2
Bleaching gel volume influences hydrogen peroxide diffusion, inflammation, and the presence of nitric oxide in the pulp tissue: in vitro and in vivo model	2
Bone regeneration of induced pluripotent stem cells derived from peripheral blood cells in collagen sponge scaffolds	2
Treatment of chronic generalized periodontitis in patients with underlying hypovitaminosis D: randomized comparative clinical trial	2
The dynamin inhibitor, dynasore, prevents zoledronate-induced viability loss in human gingival fibroblasts by partially blocking zoledronate uptake and inhibiting endosomal acidification	2
ART restorations for occluso-proximal cavities in primary molars: a two-year survival and cost analysis of an RCT comparing two GIC brands	2