Bibliometric Analysis of Highly Cited Articles on Sinus Augmentation

Area of Science:

• Dental Implantology
• Periodontology
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

• Sinus augmentation is a critical procedure in implant dentistry.
• Understanding factors influencing research impact is vital for advancing the field.
• Bibliometric analysis provides insights into research trends and influential works.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify the most cited articles in sinus augmentation research.
• To analyze bibliometric variables affecting article citation counts.
• To map influential authors, countries, and keywords in the field.

Main Methods:

• Web of Science database search for articles with >= 100 citations.
• Screening by two independent investigators.
• Bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer, Bibliometrix, and HistCite software.
• Statistical analysis including Quasi-Poisson regression and Wilcoxon signed-rank test.

Main Results:

• 162 highly-cited articles were included.
• Number of references was directly proportional to citations (P < .05).
• Journal impact factor and article length were inversely proportional to citations (P < .05).
• Authors from the USA contributed the most publications.

Conclusions:

• Key authors, countries, keywords, and title words in sinus augmentation were identified.
• Article reference count, journal impact factor, and length significantly influence citation impact.
• This analysis provides a foundation for understanding and enhancing research visibility in sinus augmentation.