Prosthetic Complications in Implant-Related Dentistry: A Scoping Review of Selected Literature Over the Last 25 Years.

Purpose: To evaluate the global research landscape on dental prosthetic complications by identifying the most productive countries, institutions, authors, and journals. Additionally, it sought to highlight the most cited publications and commonly used keywords in the field.

Materials and methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in the Web of Science database on March 27, 2025, using the term 'dental prosthetic complications.' A total of 1665 English-language records (articles and reviews) published between January 2000 and December 2024 were analyzed. Bibliometric indicators-including publication year, citation count, country, institution, author, journal, and keywords-were evaluated using VOS viewer (v1.6.15) and Microsoft Excel.

Results: Research output increased substantially after 2010. Italy, the USA, and Germany ranked highest in publication volume, while Switzerland and Sweden showed the highest citation averages. The University of Bern was the most productive institution. Prolific authors included Marco Tallarico, Marco Esposito, Silvio Mario Meloni, and Niklaus P. Lang. Highly cited studies predominantly focused on complications in implant-supported restorations. Leading journals were The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, Clinical Oral Implants Research, Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research. Keyword analysis revealed that 'dental implants' and related terms remained central research themes.

Conclusions: The volume of research on dental prosthetic complications has grown considerably over the past two decades, particularly in relation to implant-based treatments. Since 2010, the growing number of publications and expanding international collaborations reflect rising scientific interest in this field. Recurrent complications continue to shape research priorities, highlighting the ongoing clinical significance of prosthetic complications.