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Socket shield technique in implant dentistry: An AI-based bibliometric analysis.
Qiao Fang1, Remya Ampadi Ramachandran2, Merve Koseoglu3
1Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Ill.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|June 12, 2025
Summary
Bibliometric analysis reveals rapid growth in socket shield technique (SST) research for dental implants. Artificial intelligence tools identified key trends and influential contributors, guiding future implant dentistry studies.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Periodontics
- Biomaterials
Background:
- The socket shield technique (SST) is an innovative dental implant placement method focused on preserving facial bone and improving esthetics.
- Despite its growing use, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of SST research is currently unavailable.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of SST research using artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
- To map the scientific landscape, identify emerging trends, influential authors, and key research areas in SST.
Main Methods:
- A bibliometric search of the Scopus database (2010-2024) for SST articles.
- AI-assisted screening and automated metadata extraction, refined by expert manual verification.
- Analysis using R bibliometrix package and visualization tools (VOS Viewer, Python) for publication trends, citations, and co-authorship networks.
Main Results:
- 157 SST articles identified, with publication output increasing significantly post-2015.
- The United States led in publications and international collaborations; China led in single-country publications.
- Germany showed the highest total and average citations; the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry published the most SST articles.
Conclusions:
- SST research is expanding rapidly, with substantial input from academic and clinical fields.
- AI-enhanced bibliometric methods are effective for identifying trends and can inform future implant dentistry research.
