Noncarious cervical lesions: A bibliometric analysis and future research trends

Area of Science:

• Dental Research
• Bibliometrics
• Oral Health

Background:

• Non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) represent a significant area of dental research.
• Understanding the current research landscape is crucial for identifying knowledge gaps and future directions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a bibliometric analysis of the literature on non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs).
• To explore the current state of research, identify trends, and propose future research topics in NCCLs.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive search of the Web of Science (WOS) database was performed.
• 959 publications on NCCLs were retrieved and analyzed for various bibliometric indicators.

Main Results:

• Research on NCCLs has shown a consistent increase.
• The majority of studies focused on therapy alternatives (628 articles), with limited research on prevention.
• Brazil emerged as the leading country in NCCL publications, affiliations, and funding.

Conclusions:

• The study provides a comprehensive overview of the current literature on NCCLs, highlighting research trends and knowledge gaps.
• Further investigation into prevention strategies is needed to advance clinical practice and improve patient care for NCCLs.