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{"title":"Relationship Between Radiographic Bone Loss and Salivary IL- 1β Levels in Peri-Implantitis.","authors":"Fatma Soysal, Sila Cagri Isler, Gulcin Akca, Berrin Unsal","doi":"10.11607/jomi.11355","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11607/jomi.11355","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Peri-implantitis is a progressive inflammatory condition characterized by peri- implant bone loss and clinical signs of inflammation. Traditional diagnostic methods, including clinical and radiographic evaluations, have limitations in detecting the disease in its early stages. Salivary biomarkers, including interleukin-1β (IL-1β), have been identified as potential non-invasive indicators for diagnosing peri-implantitis. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between salivary IL-1β levels, radiographic bone loss, and clinical peri-implant parameters.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>60 patients enrolled in this cross-sectional study (24 peri-implant health [PIH] and 36 with peri-implantitis [PI]), accounting for a total of 152 implants. Clinical parameters, including peri-implant pocket depth (PIPD), modified plaque index (mPI), and bleeding on probing (BOP), were recorded. Periapical radiographs were obtained to assess peri-implant bone loss in mesial (PIBLm) and distal (PIBLd) aspects. Unstimulated whole saliva samples were analyzed for IL-1β expression using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The correlations between IL-1β expression levels in saliva and peri-implant clinical and radiographic findings were analyzed using Pearson's correlation coefficient.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>IL-1β expression levels in saliva were significantly higher in the PI compared to PIH (p<0.001). A strong positive correlation was observed between IL-1β levels and peri-implant bone loss (PIBLm: r=0.515, p<0.01; PIBLd: r=0.535, p<0.01), as well as with clinical parameters including PIPD (r=0.59, p<0.01) and BOP (r=0.792, p<0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The significant correlation between salivary IL-1β levels and peri-implant disease parameters suggests its potential as a non-invasive biomarker for early peri- implantitis detection. Further large-scale studies with standardized methodologies are required to validate these findings and enhance diagnostic accuracy.</p>","PeriodicalId":94230,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants","volume":"0 0","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143782331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An In Vitro Study of Torque Application in Abutment Screw Tightening at the Implant-Abutment Junction in Simulated Osseointegrated Implants.","authors":"Jan C Kwan","doi":"10.11607/jomi.11322","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11607/jomi.11322","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate initial and removal torque values (ITV and RTV) in abutment screw tightening and their impact on torque application at the implant-abutment junction (IAJ), utilizing a biomechanical friction resistance model simulating various bone densities, with and without counter-torquing measures.</p><p><strong>Materials and method: </strong>Sixty implant-abutment assemblies were divided into three groups, each simulating different levels of frictional resistance. The endpoint for abutment screw tightening were either reaching a preset torque value of 35 Ncm or detecting a change in the implant's angular position. ITV, RTV, and changes in angular position were recorded. One-way ANOVA with Tukey post hoc were used.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>For all frictional resistance groups, abutment screws tightened with a counter-torquing device attained 35 Ncm (p> 0.05). Abutment screws tightened without a counter torquing device in low and medium frictional resistances were unable to attain 35 Ncm prior to implant rotation. ITVs of abutment screws without counter-torque were not significantly different in the medium and high frictional resistance groups (p > 0.05), except in the low frictional resistance group (p < 0.001). No significant difference in the change in implant angular displacement for all groups (p > 0.05) regardless of counter-torquing measures; however, a high variance was observed in the low and medium frictional resistance groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Under the experimental conditions, counter-torque is important to ensure the desired torque value is applied to the implant-abutment connection in low frictional resistance. RTV is proportionally related to ITV and can be used to estimate the ITV at the IAJ.</p>","PeriodicalId":94230,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants","volume":"0 0","pages":"1-27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143652945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From Data to Discovery: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Research on Bone Grafting in Oral Implantology.","authors":"Liying Lin, Dongyan Zhang","doi":"10.11607/jomi.11283","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11607/jomi.11283","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The investigation of implant osseointegration is crucial for ensuring the long- term stability of implants. Employing bibliometric analysis allows for a comprehensive understanding of the current research landscape and emerging trends in this domain, thereby informing future research directions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Utilizing the Web of Science database, we conducted a comprehensive search for articles pertaining to oral implant bone grafting published between January 1, 2014, and November 20, 2024. Our analysis encompassed several bibliometric parameters, including the number of publications, publication year, journal, impact factor, title, author, institution, keywords, and citation count. We employed VOSviewer to perform keyword co-occurrence network analysis and co-citation network analysis, and CiteSpace was utilized for national collaboration analysis and coupled clustering. Additionally, we leveraged online platforms for further visualizations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A comprehensive search yielded 384 articles published across 143 journals, authored by 2,066 individuals affiliated with 714 institutions spanning 52 countries, and encompassing 1,886 distinct keywords. The journals \"Clinical Oral Implants Research\" and \"International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants\" exhibited the highest publication volumes. Seoul Natonal University emerged as the most prolific institution in this doain. China was identified as the leading country in terms of publication output, while the United States demonstrated the highest level of international collaboration. The term \"osseointegration\" was the most frequently occurring keyword.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study presents a quantitative and statistical analysis of literature pertaining to oral implant bone grafting over the past decade. The findings offer valuable insights into the key areas of interest and the latest advancements in the clinical application of this field.</p>","PeriodicalId":94230,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants","volume":"0 0","pages":"1-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143652948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Immediate Implant and Loading Approaches: Analysis from a Bibliometric Perspective.","authors":"Seval Ceylan Şen, Özlem Saraç Atagün, Şeyma Çardakci Bahar, Gülbahar Ustaoğlu","doi":"10.11607/jomi.11325","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11607/jomi.11325","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to analyze the use of immediate implant and loading techniques in dentistry through bibliometric methods, evaluate the publication and citation trends in this field, and identify the most influential studies.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The WoS Core Collection database was used as the bibliographic source, and a search strategy was applied to identify relevant research articles. Bibliometric assessments were conducted using Bibliometrix software. These analyses determined the collaboration networks of authors, keywords, and publications, and research trends were identified using co-occurrence and co-citation analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The total number of publications peaked between 2010 and 2015. Citation numbers followed a similar trend, peaking in 2008 and becoming more prominent after 2020. Journals such as \"International Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Implants\", and \"Clinical Oral Implants Research\" are leading in the field of dental implantology, and authors like Esposito M., Covani U., and Piattelli A. are among the most productive in the field. The United States and Italy are among the leading countries in research in this area. Co Occurrence Network Analyses, Term Co-Occurrence Map Analysis, and Co-citation Analysis Network have revealed the study and application trends, topics in implantology research, and the dynamics of this scientific field.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This bibliometric analysis demonstrates that studies on immediate implants and loading techniques represent a broad and continually evolving scientific field, offering potential collaborations and research directions for future researchers.</p>","PeriodicalId":94230,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants","volume":"0 0","pages":"1-27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143652949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Comparison of Osteogenic Differentiation of Anodized Gradually and Non-Gradually Novel Implant Surfaces by 3D Cell Culture: An In Vitro Study.","authors":"Berceste Guler Ayyildiz, Ayse Kocak, Emirhan Bozoglan","doi":"10.11607/jomi.11079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11607/jomi.11079","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of gradually and non-gradually surface-roughened dental implants with identical macro-design and anodized surface topography on osteogenic differentiation in vitro in three-dimensional cell culture.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study compared two groups of implants, gradually (TiUltra) and non-gradually (TiUnite) anodized surfaces. Mouse-derived bone marrow stem cells (MSCs) were cultivated up to passage three. Subsequently, the GelXA BONE bioink, which had been homogeneously combined with the cells, was transferred into poly-lactic acid cages that had been previously rinsed in phosphate-buffered saline. To assess cell viability and proliferation, metabolic activity was measured. The adhesion of cells was evaluated through the use of a DNA-binding probe. The expression of osteogenic differantiation genes was analysed through quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) analysis on days 7, 14, and 21. The osteogenic gene expression markers were Type-I collagen, fibronectin, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), osteopontin (OSP), osteocalcin (OC), with ß-Actin serving as the housekeeping gene.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No statistically significant differences were observed in cell viability and proliferation values. Nevertheless, the qPCR values for osteogenic differentiation markers were notably elevated in the TiUltra group comparison to both theTiUnite and the control groups (p< 0.05). ALP values were significantly lower in the TiUltra group (p< 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>It can be concluded that the TiUltra surface demonstrated higher osteogenic gene expression than the TiUnite surface. However, further experimental and clinical studies are required.</p>","PeriodicalId":94230,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants","volume":"0 0","pages":"1-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143652950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Single Tooth Immediate Extraction Placement and Provisionalization in the Esthetic Area: Infected vs. Non-Infected Sites. A 2-To-12 Year Retrospective Clinical Study.","authors":"Francesco Amato, Gazelle Jean Crasto, Giorgio Alfredo Spedicato, Dennis Tarnow","doi":"10.11607/jomi.11225","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11607/jomi.11225","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the survival rate and the success rate of single tooth implants placed and restored immediately after extraction in non-infected, acutely infected, and chronically infected sites in the maxillary anterior area.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Patients requiring single tooth replacement of a maxillary central incisor, lateral incisor, canine, and premolar regions were included in the study. Implant sites were divided into three groups based on the presence or absence of an infection: Group 1 (Control) non-infected sites (healthy periodontal and endodontic conditions); Group 2 (Test 1) acutely infected sites (presence of a periodontal or endodontic or combined abscess and/or fistula); Group 3 (Test 2) chronically infected sites ( presence of a periodontal pocket or a periapical lesion with no signs of acute inflamation). The protocol applied required: flapless extraction, thorough debridement of the alveolus, immediate placement of the implant, particulate graft material insertion around the implant, resorbable membrane insertion in the facial aspect of the implant for all those cases in which the buccal plate was compromised, and immediate insertion of a screw-retained provisional FDP out of occlusion. The following parameters were evaluated: Periodontal and Endodontic initial conditions: gingival recession, probing depth, presence of an abscess and/or a fistula, extraction reason, presence of a periapical lesion, alveolar buccal wall integrity, distance between the gingival margin and the alveolar bone crest at mid-buccal, and implant insertion torque. Implant conditions at the last follow up included survival rate and marginal bone loss. Periodontal conditions: recession, probing depth, and gingival index. Final esthetic results: pink esthetic score. Statistical analysis was also performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After a mean follow-up of 7 years (range 2 to 12 years), a total of 127 patients were treated, 143 single tooth implants were placed and immediately restored with a provisional FDP: 47 implants in Group 1 control (non-infected sites), 56 implants in Group 2 Test 1 (acutely infected sites), 40 implants in Group 3 Test 2 (chronically infected sites). A survival rate of 97.8% for Group 1, 96.4% for Group 2, and 95% for Group 3 were recorded with no statistical difference between groups (p-value 0.8). A total of 5 implants failed, one in Group 1, two in Group 2, and two in Group 3 resulting in a cumulative implant survival rate of 96.5%.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results of this study showed comparable implant survival rate between single tooth implants placed and restored immediately in a non-infected, acutely infected or chronically infected site.</p>","PeriodicalId":94230,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants","volume":"0 0","pages":"1-36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143627260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Retrospective Radiological and Clinical Survey of Full-Arch Immediate Fixed Prostheses Supported by Custom-Made Three- Dimensional Printed Subperiosteal Titanium Implants in Patients with Severe Atrophic Jaws: Implant Success Code.","authors":"Ernesto Vatteroni, Paolo Toti, Ugo Covani, Roberto Crespi, Saverio Cosola, Giovanni-Battista Menchini-Fabris","doi":"10.11607/jomi.11210","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11607/jomi.11210","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Purpose: &lt;/strong&gt;This study aimed to conduct a radiological and clinical evaluation of patients who underwent fixed rehabilitation involving subperiosteal implants and to define not only the criteria for failure but also the criteria for survival and success.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Materials and methods: &lt;/strong&gt;Patients suffering from severe atrophy of the maxilla and/or mandible underwent immediate loading with fixed full-arch prostheses supported by custom-made 3D-printed subperiosteal implants. The evaluated outcomes included the success and survival rates of subperiosteal implant prosthetic therapy, surgical complications, and the three-dimensional positions of osteosynthesis screws and sleeves used for implant adhesion to the bone. The SIO criteria (Stability, Inflammation, and Offset) were used for evaluating the success, survival, or failure of subperiosteal implant-prosthetic rehabilitation. Success required no clinical mobility, asymptomatic soft tissues without recession, and no intraoperative deviations from virtual implant planning; while survival allowed transient micromovements, tissue recession without inflammation, and minimal post-surgical implant modifications. Persistent micromotion and implant removal due to aesthetic dissatisfaction or fabrication of a new implant were classified as failures. Non-parametric tests were applied to the datasets with a significance level of p = 0.01. Eighteen patients were followed up for two years. Eleven implants were placed in the upper jaw and 15 in the lower jaw. Temporary instability was observed in four subperiosteal implants, accounting for a survival rate of 84.6% based on the Stability criterion). Two patients suffered from peri-implant soft tissue recession at two years (Inflammation criterion). Preoperative virtual implant positions and achieved postoperative position of 189 titanium osteosynthesis screws and sleeves were analyzed: 98 buccal, 69 linguopalatal, and 22 in other areas. The overall linear sleeve misalignment was 1.66±0.99mm. Horizontal misalignment (1.46±1.03mm) was approximately three times greater than vertical misalignment (0.59±0.21mm), with a significant difference (p value=0.0004). One patient exhibited horizontal and overall misalignments exceeding the maximum threshold suitable for implant success (approximately 5 mm), resulting in 25 successful and only one surviving implant (Offset criterion). No prosthesis failed during the entire follow-up, and no mechanical or functional complications were recorded. The cumulative survival rate was 100% at the two-year follow-up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusions: &lt;/strong&gt;The proposed SIO criteria defined success, survival, and failure for subperiosteal implant rehabilitation. Transient movements or infection events were classified as survival indicators, while negative Offset results led the implant survival but not success. The present virtual design and planning approach achieved a 73.1% success rate over two years according","PeriodicalId":94230,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants","volume":"0 0","pages":"1-27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143627248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Stability of 6mm-Implants Placed Crestal and Supracrestal by Surgeons of Varying Experience In-Vitro.","authors":"Alex Zusin, Nathan E Estrin, Yun Zhang, Georgios E Romanos","doi":"10.11607/jomi.11302","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11607/jomi.11302","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Short dental implants are usually placed to avoid vertical augmentations. However, surgical experience appears to be fundamental, especially in compromised bone qualities. This study aimed to evaluate the importance of clinical expertise on implant stability (IS) of 6mm implants placed in vitro.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>480 implants (BioHorizons®-Tapered, 6mm with diameters 4.6mm and 5.8mm) were utilized. All implants were placed by three clinicians with different surgical experience levels. One master clinician (A); one third-year resident with experience near 100 implants (B); and one resident without implant surgical experience (C). Each surgeon prepared 40 osteotomies for each implant diameter in type I bone and 40 osteotomies in type IV-bone quality (Sawbones®), respectively. In each group, 20 implants were placed at crestal bone level, the other 20 implants 1mm supracrestal. The IS was evaluated using an Osstell®-device. Comparison of IS between the A, B, and C for all implant groups was performed using ANOVA and Bonferroni correction for multiple comparisons for significance level as p<0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Implants placed supracrestally showed differences between the experienced clinicians vs. the inexperienced, but not between the master clinician and 3rd-year resident. A similar trend can be observed with implants placed at crestal levels. In type I-bone, greater stability was achieved for the experienced clinicians when compared to the inexperienced (p<0.0001); however, in type IV bone, the comparison of stability showed p <0.0001 for all groups, with greater IS values for master clinician over both residents.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Overall, both master and moderate experienced surgeons presented increased stability on 6mm implants compared to the inexperienced resident.</p>","PeriodicalId":94230,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants","volume":"0 0","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143627262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Single Implant in the Maxillary Esthetic Area with or Without Connective Tissue Grafting. 4-Year Follow-Up.","authors":"Thiago Rodrigues Lazzari, Victória Clara da Silva Lima, Camilla Magnoni Moretto Nunes, Nidia Castro Dos Santos, Felipe Lucas da Silva Neves, Antonio Braulino de Melo Filho, Mauro Pedrine Santamaria, Maria Aparecida Neves Jardini","doi":"10.11607/jomi.11269","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11607/jomi.11269","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of subepithelial connective tissue graft (CTG) on soft tissue volume and aesthetics around implants placed in aesthetically important areas over a 4-year period.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of 42 participants were divided into groups: implant+CTG (n=20) and implant only (n=22) and evaluated after 48 months using various clinical and radiographic parameters, professional aesthetic assessment, patient-centered aesthetic evaluation, and quality of life improvement measured by OHIP-14 at 12 and 48 months.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eight patients were lost to follow-up, leaving 34 patients for evaluation. Intragroup comparison for the variables TTb (tissue thickness at the buccal aspect), KTW (keratinized tissue width), and BD (buccal defect) showed no statistical difference (p>0.05) in the evaluated periods. However, for PBR (proximal bone resorption), a statistical difference was observed (p<0.05). In the intergroup comparison, statistical differences (p<0.05) were observed in the variables TTb and BD in the 2 evaluated periods. In the analysis of Pink Esthetic Score/White Esthetic Score (PES/WES) and Jent index, there was no difference between or within groups in the evaluated periods. Regarding patient-centered measures, there was no difference between the groups in terms of aesthetics (VAS), but for OHIP-14, there was an intragroup difference in both groups between 12 and 48 months.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The association of CTG with dental implants in aesthetic areas, after a 48-month follow-up, led to an increase in TTb. Therefore, CTG is indicated due to the increase in TTb during the follow-up period. However, there were no improvements in BD, PBR, or PES/WES over time. Aesthetics and quality of life were similar between the two groups 4 years post-implant placement.</p>","PeriodicalId":94230,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants","volume":"0 0","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143627254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bibliometrics of the Dental Implant Literature: Journals, Countries, and Top-Cited Papers.","authors":"Claude Robert, Concepción Shimizu Wilson, Marc Dieb","doi":"10.11607/jomi.11243","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11607/jomi.11243","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>One potential consequence of the multiplicity of bibliometric studies on dental implants is the emergence of a multifaceted image of the literature on implantology; hence complicating analysis and comprehension by readers.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>In order to reduce or correct this distortion and to help readers in their interpretation, we review and analyze the bibliometrics of the dental implant (BDI) literature.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Using multiple keywords related to dental implants using databases and general internet browsers, we collected and investigated 49 bibliometric studies through the lens of participating journals, contributing countries, and top-cited papers.</p><p><strong>Results and discussion: </strong>The USA, Italy, Brazil, and China appear regularly among the most productive countries; two European countries, Sweden and Switzerland play a major role in the academic and economic landscape of dental implants; and four countries, two Middle-Eastern (Saudi Arabia and Iran) and two Asian (India, South Korea) countries, have emerged in the forefront of implantology. Despite the diversity of goals, tools, and approaches used, three journals, Clinical Oral Implants Research, Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, and the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants, are ranked recurrently among the most productive journals in implantology, and most often used in datasets comprised of a selected number of journals by investigators. Additionally, identifying top-cited papers was used to explore the literature on dental implant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We hope that this study will facilitate researchers, practitioners, politicians, decision-makers, and other actors involved in implantology with their analysis and interpretation of the bibliometric literature on dental implant.</p>","PeriodicalId":94230,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants","volume":"0 0","pages":"1-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143627251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}