Immediate dental implant placement: A bibliometric analysis of the 100 most cited articles.

Background: This study aims to scrutinize the characteristics of the 100 most cited articles concerning the immediate placement of dental implants.

Material and methods: Employing a specific search strategy comprising keywords and Boolean operators, we conducted a comprehensive search in the Web of Science database in January 2024. The identified articles were then arranged in descending order based on their citation counts. Two researchers meticulously gathered information on the number and density of citations, publication year and journal, study design, authorship and affiliations, keywords, as well as the country and continent of origin. Bibliometric maps were constructed using VOSviewer.

Results: The citations for the selected articles ranged from 76 to 569, spanning the publication years 1994 to 2018. Clinical Oral Implants Research emerged as the most frequently referenced journal, accounting for 30% of the publications. Interventional studies constituted the majority (29%) of the articles. Buser D and Lang NP were the most prolific authors, each contributing 11% of the published articles. The University of Bern had a total representation of 10%. The United States garnered significant attention at 20%, while Europe emerged as the predominant continent, constituting 46% of the publications. VOSviewer maps illustrated a convergence of authorship.

Conclusions: The 100 most cited articles on immediate implant placement predominantly originated from authors in the United States, emphasizing Clinical Oral Implants Research as a notable outlet featuring observational studies. Key words:Immediate implantation, Bibliometric analysis, Dental implants.