Medicina Oral Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal最新文献

{"title":"Drill irrigation during in vitro drilling with three static computer-assisted implant surgery systems.","authors":"T Moya-Martínez, A Jorba-García, S Lobos-Grimaldi, I Valdés-Berritzbeitia, J Bara-Casaus, R Figueiredo, E Valmaseda-Castellón","doi":"10.4317/medoral.27560","DOIUrl":"10.4317/medoral.27560","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Static computer-assisted implant surgery (sCAIS) allows for accurate implant placement. However, the currently available systems usually block drill irrigation, increasing the risk of overheating and tissue damage. The present in vitro study evaluates the volume of irrigation solution that passes through the guide sleeve during implant drilling with different sCAIS systems.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>The volume of irrigation solution that passed through a designed guide sleeve was measured on a 5ml syringe. The following sCAIS systems and groups were evaluated: A sleeve-in-sleeve with drill handle system (Straumann® sCAIS system); an integrated sleeve-in-drill system (RealGuide™ Z3D sCAIS system), and an integrated sleeve-in-drill system with irrigation channels (Adin® sCAIS system). The control group had neither drill handle nor sleeve-in-drill. The first pilot drill from each system was used, and drilling was performed for 10 seconds. The experiment was repeated 10 times for each group, and a blinded investigator measured the amount of irrigation solution in ml/s. A descriptive and bivariate analysis was performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The median volume of irrigant collected over 10 seconds was: Sleeve-in-sleeve group, 0.35 (IQR: 0.04) ml/s; sleeve-in-drill group, 0.07 (IQR: 0.04) ml/s; sleeve-in-drill system with channels group, 0.46 (IQR: 0.12) ml/s; and control group, 0.54 (IQR: 0.02) ml/s. The differences between groups were statistically significant (p=0.0001), except for the Adin sCAIS® system, which was not different from the control group (p=0.085).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Within the limitations of the study, the volume of irrigation seems to be influenced by the design and sCAIS system used. Although all guides impeded irrigation, the Adin® sCAIS system facilitated irrigation the most.</p>","PeriodicalId":49016,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Oral Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal","volume":" ","pages":"e356-e362"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13135295/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146041672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The association between poor glycemic control and apical periodontitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"X Wang, S Guo, X Yu, X Li, J Lai","doi":"10.4317/medoral.27997","DOIUrl":"10.4317/medoral.27997","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common metabolic disorder, and persistent hyperglycemia may impair oral health through various immunological and inflammatory mechanisms, particularly by influencing the onset and healing of apical periodontitis (AP). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate whether poor glycemic control (PGC) is associated with the presence and progression of AP.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>This study was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, and Scopus was performed to identify relevant English-language studies published up to June 2025. Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies examining the association between glycemic control status-defined by glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels-and AP-related outcomes were included. Data were synthesized using RevMan 5.3 software to calculate pooled odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Heterogeneity and publication bias were also assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 18 studies comprising approximately 51,070 patients were included. The relationship between PGC and AP was examined across three domains: AP prevalence, the persistence of apical periodontitis in root-filled teeth (AP-RFT), and alterations in local or systemic immune responses. Meta-analysis of AP prevalence (6 studies) revealed that individuals with PGC had a significantly increased risk of developing AP compared to controls (OR=2.38, 95% CI: 1.98-2.86, P<0.00001). Furthermore, meta-analysis of AP-RFT persistence (8 studies) showed that patients with PGC had a significantly higher risk of AP-RFT (OR=2.74, 95% CI: 2.03-3.70, P<0.0001). Several studies also reported elevated levels of inflammatory cytokines and bacterial load in patients with PGC.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>PGC appears to negatively influence both the development and healing of AP, possibly through immune-inflammatory pathways.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>PGC is closely associated with the occurrence of AP and the failure of periapical healing following endodontic treatment. PGC may aggravate periapical tissue damage and inflammation through proinflammatory immune pathways. Clinicians should consider comprehensive evaluation and individualized management of DM patients during endodontic therapy to improve treatment outcomes and oral health.</p>","PeriodicalId":49016,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Oral Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal","volume":" ","pages":"e465-e477"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13135293/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146041815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Role of articaine and perineural dexamethasone in prolonging postoperative analgesia in mandibular third molar surgery: A comparative analysis.","authors":"A-T Şitilci, B Atalay, T Kuşlu, Ö-D Onur","doi":"10.4317/medoral.27891","DOIUrl":"10.4317/medoral.27891","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pain management in dentistry, particularly in procedures such as mandibular third molar surgery, poses a significant challenge due to the transient efficacy of traditional local anesthetics. To address this, adjunctive therapies such as dexamethasone have been explored to prolong anesthesia and alleviate postoperative pain. However, the efficacy and safety of this approach in mandibular third molar surgery remain underexplored.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>This study assessed the efficacy and safety of combining articaine with perineural dexamethasone for inferior alveolar nerve block in patients undergoing mandibular third molar extraction. Sixty patients aged 18-35 years were enrolled and randomly assigned to three groups receiving different anesthesia protocols. Anesthesia duration, postoperative pain scores, and adverse events were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The incorporation of dexamethasone into articaine-based anesthesia significantly prolonged the duration of analgesia compared to articaine alone, underscoring its potential as an effective adjunctive therapy. While no significant differences were observed in the duration of operation, analgesic consumption, or incidence of adverse events among the groups, trends favoring the articaine-dexamethasone cohorts were noted in postoperative pain scores.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Combining articaine with perineural dexamethasone for inferior alveolar nerve block prolongs postoperative analgesia in mandibular third molar surgery. While additional research using larger sample sizes and longer follow-up durations is needed, these findings imply that this combination could be beneficial for improving pain management during oral surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":49016,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Oral Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal","volume":" ","pages":"e416-e422"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13135284/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146041796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preoperative 15 mg of melatonin for reducing anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in mandibular third molar surgery: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.","authors":"H-H Rosa, C Ruppel, N-D Trappel, R-C Goncalves, M-C Bortoluzzi","doi":"10.4317/medoral.27846","DOIUrl":"10.4317/medoral.27846","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study evaluated the efficacy of a single 15 mg preoperative sublingual dose of melatonin in reducing anxiety as the primary outcome, and its effects on psychomotor performance, postoperative sleep quality, and early post-traumatic stress symptoms as secondary outcomes in patients undergoing mandibular third molar surgery.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Forty-eight patients were randomly allocated to receive either melatonin (n=24) or an identical placebo (n=24) sublingually 45 minutes before surgery. Anxiety was assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and a Visual Analog Scale for Anxiety (VAS-A) at baseline, 45 minutes post-medication, and post-surgery. Intraoperative anxiety was measured with the surgeon-rated Interval Scale of Anxiety Response (ISAR). Psychomotor performance was evaluated with the Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) at baseline and 45 minutes post-medication. Sleep quality was recorded via a patient diary for three postoperative nights, and post-traumatic stress symptoms were screened one week post-surgery using the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After adjusting for baseline scores using ANCOVA and GLM, no significant effect of melatonin was observed on state anxiety at any time point. Regarding secondary outcomes, no significant differences were observed in psychomotor performance, intraoperative anxiety from the surgeon's perspective (ISAR), postoperative sleep quality across the three nights, or early post-traumatic stress symptoms. The intervention was well tolerated, with no adverse events reported.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A single 15 mg preoperative dose of sublingual melatonin did not demonstrate any significant benefit over placebo in reducing perioperative anxiety, improving psychomotor performance, enhancing postoperative sleep quality, or preventing early post-traumatic stress symptoms in patients undergoing mandibular third molar surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":49016,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Oral Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal","volume":" ","pages":"e390-e398"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13135289/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146041866","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Outcomes comparison between fibula and DCIA free flaps in head and neck reconstructive surgery: Implications for donor site selection.","authors":"M Guerrero-Martín, F Almeida-Parra, P Guerrero-Martín, V Vega-Barreto, J Acero-Sanz","doi":"10.4317/medoral.28000","DOIUrl":"10.4317/medoral.28000","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Donor site selection for bone tissue reconstruction in head and neck surgery has remained a matter of debate since the advent of microsurgical techniques. Both the fibula and the deep circumflex iliac artery (DCIA) free flaps offer specific advantages but also present distinct morbidity profiles that must be considered to provide optimized and personalized reconstructive treatment for each patient.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A retrospective morbidity analysis was conducted on 66 osseous free flaps (fibula and DCIA) used for head and neck reconstructive surgery at Ramón y Cajal University Hospital over a 6-year period (2018-2024). Surgical variables, as well as local and systemic complications, were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Reconstruction with the DCIA free flap was associated with a threefold higher risk of developing systemic infections not related to surgical site (47.37% vs. 21.28%; OR=3.33; 95% CI=1.07-10.41) compared with the fibula free flap. No statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups regarding free flap failure, surgical site infections, postoperative bleeding, microvascular complications, or donor site morbidity.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>the DCIA free flap may be associated with a higher risk of systemic infections. Therefore, for patients with predisposing factors for systemic infections, the fibula free flap might represent a safer donor site. These findings could help refine donor site selection and improve individualized planning in head and neck reconstructive surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":49016,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Oral Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal","volume":" ","pages":"e485-e489"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13135281/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146041653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"CBCT-based quantification of intrabony root volumes in adult natural teeth: An exploratory study.","authors":"J Su, W Du, Y Yang, Z Wang, S Li, Y Fan, Y Cai, X Peng, P Ye","doi":"10.4317/medoral.27700","DOIUrl":"10.4317/medoral.27700","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) is critical for implant dentistry outcomes, yet current graft material selection lacks standardized intrabony root volume benchmarks. This study aimed to establish baseline data for intrabony root volumes of adult teeth using CBCT.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>This single-center cross-sectional study included 100 adults (50 males, 50 females) with complete natural dentition. CBCT-derived intrabony root volumes were measured for 10 target tooth positions using Mimics software. Volumetric data were analyzed for differences across tooth positions, jaw locations, and genders using parametric or nonparametric tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Intrabony root volumes varied by tooth position (first molar, first premolar, canine, lateral incisor, central incisor), with the largest volumes in upper first molars and smallest in lower central incisors. The intrabony root volumes of all target maxillary tooth positions were significantly higher than those of their mandibular homonymous counterparts (all P<0.01). Males exhibited significantly larger intrabony root volumes than females across all tooth positions (P<0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This exploratory study preliminarily establishes comprehensive reference data for adult intrabony root volumes across tooth positions, jaw locations, and genders, which may inform the development of tailored bone substitutes to address clinical limitations in graft volume estimation.</p>","PeriodicalId":49016,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Oral Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal","volume":" ","pages":"e378-e385"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13135280/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146040934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychological disorders and their influence on the development of periodontal disease in adolescents. A systematic review.","authors":"B Alagarda-Lauwers, L Peñarrubia-Martínez, M García-Selva, E González-Angulo, A Cases-Sánchez, C Fons-Badal","doi":"10.4317/medoral.27999","DOIUrl":"10.4317/medoral.27999","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Periodontal disease is among the most prevalent oral conditions worldwide. Psychological disorders, typically diagnosed during the first two decades of life, have gained greater importance in recent years. Although the relationship between both conditions has been briefly studied, findings remain inconsistent. The objective of this systematic review is to analyze the involvement of psychological disorders on the development and progression of gingivitis and periodontitis.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines and was registered in the PROSPERO (CRD420250651846). Searches were performed in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane Library using the equation: \"(periodontal disease) AND ((adolescents) OR (teenager)) AND (psychological disorder)\". Studies conducted in animals, adults, or with unrelated disorders were excluded Results: A total of 17 articles met the inclusion criteria. Adolescents with psychological disorders consistently showed poorer levels of periodontal health compared to controls, sharing several common risk factors among the pathologies.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The general trend reflects a greater predisposition and prevalence of periodontal pathology symptoms in subjects with psychological disorder. Despite the promising findings, further research using standardized methodologies is required.</p>","PeriodicalId":49016,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Oral Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal","volume":" ","pages":"e478-e484"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13135297/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146041806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Identification of high-risk patients and metastatic progression in primary c/pN0 oral squamous cell carcinoma.","authors":"R Eloranta, R Nikkilä, S Vilén, T Wilkman, T Salo, J Snäll","doi":"10.4317/medoral.28176","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4317/medoral.28176","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Metastasis significantly decreases survival in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Even patients initially staged as cN0 may develop cervical or distant metastases during follow-up. Risk factors contributing to metastasis in this group are not fully understood.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients with primary cN0 OSCC treated between 2016 and 2020.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 195 N0 OSCC patients included, 19 (9.7%) developed metastasis. Heavy alcohol use (HR 4.05, 95% CI:1.38-11.92, p=0.011) and depth of invasion (DOI) (HR 1.10, 95% CI:1.01-1.20, p=0.021) were significantly associated with the development of metastasis. Age, gender, site, neck procedure, radiotherapy, and T-class were not statistically significant predictors in this analysis.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Metastases occurred in nearly 10% of c/pN0 patients. Alcohol use and DOI were independent predictors, highlighting the need for individualized follow-up strategies and further research into alcohol-related OSCC.</p>","PeriodicalId":49016,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Oral Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147724473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mapping scientific knowledge on the association between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis: A bibliometric and altmetric analysis of the 100 most-cited articles.","authors":"L-G Silvestrini, M-F Santos, B-D Rodrigues, L-M Gonzaga, H Martelli-Júnior, G-M Fabri, M-P Maia-Lima, L-M Ferreira","doi":"10.4317/medoral.28134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4317/medoral.28134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A bidirectional relationship between periodontal disease (PD) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been widely investigated, highlighting the potential impact of oral diseases on systemic health. This bibliometric and altmetric analysis aimed to evaluate the 100 most-cited articles exploring the association between PD and RA.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A bibliometric review was conducted in accordance with the BIBLIO guidelines. The Scopus database was searched to identify the 100 most-cited articles, and citation counts were cross-validated in the Web of Science database. Data collected included publication year, citation counts, journals, authors, institutions, countries, study design, and collaboration patterns. Bibliometric networks were visualized using VOSviewer, altmetric data were obtained from the Dimensions platform, and public interest trends were analyzed using Google Trends.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The selected articles accumulated 14,753 citations (mean: 147.5 citations per article). Scientific output increased in the 1990s, peaked between 2005 and 2015, and declined thereafter. Research production was concentrated in high-income countries, particularly the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, and the resulting articles were published in high-impact journals. The literature primarily focused on molecular mechanisms and biomarkers, whereas clinical trials were comparatively scarce. Altmetric scores demonstrated a weak but statistically significant (p=0.001) positive correlation with citation counts.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This research field is well established and interdisciplinary, whose academic influence and public relevance are well documented. Nevertheless, limited geographic diversity and a relative paucity of interventional studies remain. Future multicenter and translational investigations are warranted to address these gaps and further advance clinical understanding.</p>","PeriodicalId":49016,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Oral Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147724531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Latin American and Caribbean contributions to oral pathology/medicine journals: Cross-sectional study.","authors":"S Trezena, L-M Ferreira, J-P Nascimento, A-M Santos, F-E Oliveira, A-R Santos-Silva, D-R Martelli, H Martelli-Júnior","doi":"10.4317/medoral.27934","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4317/medoral.27934","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>To analyze the representation of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries in international journals of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine (OP/OM), focusing on authorship and editorial board participation.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Cross-sectional scientometric study. Editorial board data were extracted from six OP/OM journals. Publications indexed in Web of Science (1978-2025) were analyzed to identify contributions from LAC-affiliated researchers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Only 13.2% of 410 editorial board members were affiliated with LAC institutions, mostly from Brazil (8.3%). Among 27,188 articles, 3,734 (13.7%) had LAC-affiliated first or senior authors, generating 53,588 citations (11.3%). A strong correlation was found between editorial participation and publication volume (ρ=0.92; p=0.008). Oral Diseases had the highest share of LAC publications (22.1%), while Medicina Oral, Patología Oral y Cirugía Bucal had the highest citation percentage from LAC (27.2%). Scientific output was concentrated in Brazil (75.7%), while 11 LAC countries had no publications.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Contributions to OP/OM journals from LAC have increased, particularly in Brazil and Mexico. However, editorial under-representation and regional disparities persist, especially among smaller and Caribbean countries. Expanding editorial diversity and strengthening regional collaborations are essential strategies for amplifying LAC's participation in the global PO/OM research.</p>","PeriodicalId":49016,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Oral Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147724506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}