Osseodensification in Oral Implantology: A Bibliometric Analysis

To perform a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the available literature on osseodensification (OD) as a surgical method for implant site preparation to identify research trends and areas that require further investigation.

A refined search was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoS-CC) using keywords related to OD. No language restrictions were applied. Articles published between February 2016 and November 2023 were analyzed using VOSviewer software for bibliographic characteristics, including study design, level of evidence (LoE), country of the corresponding author, funding, authorship, journal impact factor (IF), and author keywords.

A total of 63 publications were included in the study. The analyzed publications gathered 673 citations, with a mean of 10.68 ± 17.37 citations. No significant difference in the citation count was observed between original articles and reviews (P = .884). A total of 265 authors from 29 countries contributed to the publications, with an international collaboration of 82%. The USA was the most prominent country, with 23 publications. Of the publications, 52% were preclinical with LoE 0, followed by 13% with LoE IV, and 11% with LoE II. Primary research topics included implant stability, osseointegration, and bone density.

OD shows promise as an alternative technique for implant site preparation, enhancing primary stability in low-density bone regions. While preclinical studies indicate favorable outcomes, further clinical research is necessary to validate these findings.