Drug delivery systems in periodontitis: A visualization and bibliometric analysis

Area of Science:

• Periodontology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Biomedical Engineering
• Materials Science

Background:

• Periodontitis poses a significant global health challenge.
• Effective drug delivery systems are crucial for managing periodontitis.
• Understanding research trends is vital for advancing treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a bibliometric analysis of research on periodontitis and drug delivery systems.
• To identify key research hotspots, trends, and influential institutions/authors.
• To provide insights into emerging frontiers in this interdisciplinary field.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of publications from 2001-2023.
• Data sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection.
• Analysis performed using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and R 'bibliometrix' package.

Main Results:

• A growing body of research from 46 countries, with India and China as leading contributors.
• Silpakorn University, Government Dental College and Research Institute, and Indian Institute of Technology identified as key institutions.
• Journal of Periodontology is the most popular journal; Thawatchai Phaechamud and Gary Greenstein are highly cited authors.
• Emerging hotspots include "implants," "efficacy," "nanoparticles," and "mucoadhesive" drug delivery systems.

Conclusions:

• This study provides the first comprehensive bibliometric overview of periodontitis and drug delivery research.
• Identifies current research frontiers and emerging trends.
• Offers guidance for future research and development in periodontitis treatment and drug delivery technologies.