Key papers in Oral Surgery
Pofolia’s corpus holds 77 papers from the Oral Surgery subfield (2012–2025). The list below starts with the most cited.
Most cited
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”.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
A systematic review of the survival and complication rates of implant‐supported fixed dental prostheses (<scp>FDP</scp>s) 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.
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.
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 Periodontology · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 78.13 · 874 citations · Open access
A new classification system for peri-implant health, mucositis, and peri-implantitis has been established, defining key clinical characteristics for each condition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Peri‐implantitis
Journal of Periodontology · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 59.41 · 706 citations · Open access
Peri-implantitis is a pathological condition around dental implants marked by inflammation and progressive bone loss, often with an accelerating, non-linear progression.
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.
The epidemiology of peri‐implantitis
Clinical Oral Implants Research · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 36.10 · 639 citations
Peri-implantitis affects approximately 10% of implants and 20% of patients within 5-10 years of placement, though reported figures are highly variable.
10‐Year Survival and Success Rates of 511 Titanium Implants with a Sandblasted and Acid‐Etched Surface: A Retrospective Study in 303 Partially Edentulous Patients
Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 26.24 · 638 citations
A 10-year retrospective study of 511 sandblasted and acid-etched (SLA) titanium implants in 303 patients found a survival rate of 98.8% and a success rate of 97.0%.
Developments, application, and performance of artificial intelligence in dentistry – A systematic review
Journal of Dental Sciences · 2020 · Q1 · FWCI 18.54 · 631 citations
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in dentistry, with convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and artificial neural networks (ANNs) showing excellent performance in diagnosis and prediction, sometimes even surpassing human specialists.
Effectiveness of Implant Therapy Analyzed in a Swedish Population
Journal of Dental Research · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 45.21 · 608 citations
Peri-implantitis, an inflammatory disease affecting tissues around dental implants, affects 45% of patients 9 years after therapy, with 14.5% experiencing moderate/severe forms.
Strategies to manage patients with dental anxiety and dental phobia: literature review
Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry · 2016 · Q2 · FWCI 25.96 · 602 citations · Open access
This review outlines evidence-based therapies for dental anxiety and phobia, emphasizing early identification and a combined psychotherapeutic and pharmacological approach tailored to patient needs.
Primary prevention of peri‐implantitis: Managing peri‐implant mucositis
Journal Of Clinical Periodontology · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 39.70 · 589 citations · Open access
A consensus report highlights that managing peri-implant mucositis is crucial for preventing peri-implantitis, with a meta-analysis estimating mucositis prevalence at 43% and peri-implantitis at 22%.
Recently added
Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry: A Concise Review of Reporting Checklists and Guidelines
International Dental Journal · 2025 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 31.25 · 30 citations
Despite the rapid integration of AI in dentistry, reporting of AI research remains inconsistent and fragmented, hindering reproducibility and transparency.
Endodontic Sealers and Innovations to Enhance Their Properties: A Current Review
Materials · 2025 · Q2 · FWCI 24.84 · 24 citations · Open access
Chitosan is the most promising additive for endodontic sealers, enhancing antimicrobial properties, bioactivity, and sealing capacity, according to a review of current materials.
Prevention and treatment of peri‐implant diseases—The <scp>EFP S3</scp> level clinical practice guideline
Journal Of Clinical Periodontology · 2023 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 102.08 · 430 citations · Open access
A new S3 level clinical practice guideline (CPG) provides evidence-based recommendations for preventing and treating peri-implant diseases, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches from implant planning through supportive care.
Present status and future directions: Microbiology of endodontic infections
International Endodontic Journal · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 45.67 · 405 citations
Bacteria are the dominant cause of endodontic infections, forming multispecies biofilms (microbiomes) on root canal walls, with 20-30 species comprising the core microbiome, exhibiting high interindividual variability.
PRILE 2021 guidelines for reporting laboratory studies in Endodontology: A consensus‐based development
International Endodontic Journal · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 53.39 · 413 citations · Open access
The Preferred Reporting Items for Laboratory studies in Endodontology (PRILE) 2021 guidelines, developed through a consensus-based Delphi process, aim to improve the clarity, completeness, and quality of published laboratory research in endodontics.
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