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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
Published on: October 24, 2019
Mapping the trends of peer-reviewed research on platform switching - A bibliometric analysis
Abrar Ahmad Hakeem1, Mohammad Muneeb Mubashir
1Department of Dentistry, Government Medical College, Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Aim:
To conduct a bibliometric analysis of peer-reviewed literature concerning the platform switching (PS) concept in dental implants, assessing publication trends, influential authors, leading journals, and prevalent research themes.
Settings And Design:
Bibliometric analysis based on peer-reviewed publications retrieved from major scientific databases.
Materials And Methods:
A comprehensive literature search was conducted across five electronic databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane, and ScienceDirect, covering publications from 2000 to 2025. Search terms included "platform switching," "dental implants," "marginal bone loss," and "bibliometric analysis." Inclusion criteria comprised peer-reviewed original articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical studies focusing on PS. Bibliometric indicators, including publication counts, citation analysis, authorship patterns, and keyword co-occurrence, were analyzed using bibliometric tools.
Statistical Analysis Used:
Descriptive bibliometric statistics were applied, including publication trends, citation frequencies, and network visualizations for keyword co-occurrence and authorship patterns.
Results:
The analysis revealed a substantial increase in PS-related publications after 2005, peaking in 2015. Influential contributors include Lazzara, Porter, and Atieh. The Journal of Periodontology, Clinical Oral Implants Research, and the Journal of Clinical Medicine were identified as leading journals in this domain. Prominent research themes focus on marginal bone preservation, implant-abutment interface design, and the biomechanical implications of PS.
Conclusion:
This bibliometric analysis demonstrates a growing scholarly interest in platform switching within implant dentistry. The concentration of research within specific journals and among a limited number of authors highlights the need for broader dissemination and diversification in future investigations.
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