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Guided Endodontics: Three-Dimensional Planning and Template-Aided Preparation of Endodontic Access Cavities

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Published on: May 24, 2022

Top-cited articles in endodontic journals.

Anastasia Fardi¹, Konstantinos Kodonas, Christos Gogos

¹Department of Endodontology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece. nfardi@dent.auth.gr

Journal of Endodontics

|August 18, 2011

Summary

This study identified the 100 most cited endodontology articles, revealing that basic science and observational studies in high-impact journals drive research progress in endodontic science.

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Guided Endodontics: Three-Dimensional Planning and Template-Aided Preparation of Endodontic Access Cavities

Guided Endodontics: Three-Dimensional Planning and Template-Aided Preparation of Endodontic Access Cavities

Published on: May 24, 2022

Area of Science:

Endodontology research
Dental science
Bibliometrics

Background:

Endodontology research quality and evolution require analysis.
Identifying highly cited articles aids in understanding field development.

Purpose of the Study:

Identify the 100 top-cited articles in endodontology.
Analyze characteristics of these influential publications.
Describe the quality and evolution of endodontic research.

Main Methods:

Utilized Web of Knowledge and Journal Citation Report databases.
Selected top 100 cited articles in endodontic journals.
Analyzed publication details, citations, study design, and topics.

Main Results:

Top 100 articles cited 87-554 times, primarily in the Journal of Endodontics.
Most articles published 1990-1999, originating from the US.
Predominantly basic science (55%) and clinical research (28%) with Level IV/V evidence.

Conclusions:

High citation rates correlate with basic research and observational studies.
Influential endodontic research often appears in high-impact journals.
Bibliometric analysis provides insights into scientific progress in endodontics.