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Bibliometric analysis of implant abutment research from 2005 to 2024
Jingkun Zhang1, Guangwei Chen2, Jiamin Chen3
1Master's student, Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, PR China.
Statement Of Problem:
Implant abutments play a critical role in implant-supported prostheses. Despite the increasing research interest in implant abutments, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of this field is lacking.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to reveal research trends in implant abutments by conducting a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the scientific literature from 2005 to 2024.
Material And Methods:
The literature search was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection Database. The retrieved literature data were downloaded as plain text file in "full record and cited references" format, with software programs (VOSviewer, CiteSpace, Biblioshiny, RStudio, Pajek, and Microsoft Excel) used for bibliometric analysis and quantitative assessment.
Results:
The analysis of 2051 publications identified Luigi Canullo and Irena Sailer as key contributors, with São Paulo University leading in volume and Zurich University in citation impact. The United States dominated in publication count and H-index. The International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants and Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry were the top journals. Key themes included material evolution, biomechanics, peri-implant tissue response, and digital workflows. Zirconia gained prominence in esthetics and fatigue resistance, while computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) and intraoral scanning drove personalized abutment design.
Conclusions:
Research on implant abutments has grown substantially, driven by advancements in materials science, computational modeling, and digitally assisted dentistry. Key themes included titanium and zirconia mechanics, microleakage prevention, and digital customization. Strong global collaborations have shaped the field, with ongoing efforts to enhance implant stability, esthetics, and clinical efficiency through material innovations and technology, ensuring long-term success in implant-supported prostheses.
