Dentistry papers

Pofolia organises Dentistry into 4 subfields: 219 papers in total (2012–2026), each with a short summary. The subfields come first, then the most-cited work across the whole field.

Subfields

• Oral Surgery 117 papers
• General Dentistry 15 papers
• Orthodontics 39 papers
• Periodontics 48 papers

At a glance

• Most cited: Peri‐implant diseases and conditions: Consensus report of workgroup 4 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri‐Implant Diseases and Conditions (2018, 1,679 citations).
• The 12 papers listed have 12,018 citations between them.
• 9 of the 11 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
• 6 have a free full text (open access).
• Most frequent journals: Journal Of Clinical Periodontology, Clinical Oral Implants Research, Anesthesia Progress.
• Published between 2012 and 2019.

Most cited across the field

Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”. How to read the signals

• Peri‐implant diseases and conditions: Consensus report of workgroup 4 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri‐Implant Diseases and Conditions

  Journal Of Clinical Periodontology · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 130.10 · 1,679 citations · Open access

  This consensus report introduces a new classification for peri-implant health, mucositis, and peri-implantitis, defining their distinct clinical characteristics and diagnostic criteria.

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• A new classification scheme for periodontal and peri‐implant diseases and conditions – Introduction and key changes from the 1999 classification

  Journal Of Clinical Periodontology · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 123.58 · 1,573 citations · Open access

  A new, consensus-based classification scheme for periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions has been developed to aid clinicians and researchers. This update aligns with current scientific understanding and introduces a scheme for peri-implant issues.

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• Peri‐implant health and disease. A systematic review of current epidemiology

  Journal Of Clinical Periodontology · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 11.44 · 1,282 citations · Open access

  A systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 studies found that peri-implant mucositis affects a weighted mean of 43% of patients, while peri-implantitis affects 22%.

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• Systematic review of the survival rate and the incidence of biological, technical, and aesthetic complications of single crowns on implants reported in longitudinal studies with a mean follow‐up of 5 years

  Clinical Oral Implants Research · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 9.79 · 999 citations

  Implant-supported single crowns show a high survival rate of 97.2% at 5 years, but technical, biological, and aesthetic complications are frequent.

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• Wheeler's Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Occlusion

  Medical Entomology and Zoology · 2014 · FWCI 49.47 · 963 citations

  This abstract outlines the comprehensive chapter structure of a textbook covering dental anatomy, physiology, and occlusion, detailing the development, morphology, and functional relationships of both primary and permanent dentition.

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• A systematic review of the survival and complication rates of implant‐supported fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) after a mean observation period of at least 5 years

  Clinical Oral Implants Research · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 9.43 · 892 citations

  Implant-supported fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) demonstrate high survival rates, with 95.6% of implants surviving after 5 years and 93.1% after 10 years, though complications are frequent.

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• Applications of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) in oral implantology and prosthodontics

  Journal of Prosthodontic Research · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 42.38 · 887 citations

  Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) shows promise for dental applications, offering reduced stress shielding compared to titanium implants due to its mechanical properties similar to bone.

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• Computer Technology Applications in Surgical Implant Dentistry: A Systematic Review

  The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants · 2014 · Q2 · FWCI 39.76 · 787 citations

  Static computer-assisted implant surgery shows a mean placement error of 1.12 mm at the entry point and 1.39 mm at the apex, with a 2.7% failure rate after 12 months.

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• Peri‐implantitis

  Journal Of Clinical Periodontology · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 51.14 · 785 citations · Open access

  Peri-implantitis is a pathological condition around dental implants marked by inflammation and progressive bone loss, distinct from mucositis, and can manifest early with non-linear progression.

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• Modern implant dentistry based on osseointegration: 50 years of progress, current trends and open questions

  Periodontology 2000 · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 4.00 · FWCI 31.23 · 776 citations

  Over 50 years, implant dentistry has transformed from questionable outcomes to a scientifically sound discipline, driven by the paradigm shift to osseointegration and innovations like bone augmentation and surface modifications.

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• Local Anesthetics: Review of Pharmacological Considerations

  Anesthesia Progress · 2012 · Q3 · FWCI 20.76 · 744 citations · Open access

  This review updates essential pharmacology for local anesthetic formulations, highlighting that their routine use can lead providers to overlook key therapeutic principles.

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• European Society of Endodontology position statement: Management of deep caries and the exposed pulp

  International Endodontic Journal · 2019 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 45.38 · 651 citations · Open access

  This European Society of Endodontology position statement provides updated clinical guidance for managing deep caries and exposed pulps in permanent teeth, emphasizing minimally invasive, biologically based therapies.

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Journals in this field

The journals that publish most of this field’s papers. Quartile (Q1–Q4), SJR and h-index are from SCImago Journal Rank; “in this field” is how many of the journal’s pooled papers belong here. What is a Q1 journal? · What is the h-index?

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