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Iran's Significant Advances in Orthognathic Surgery Research
Sahand Samieirad1, Ricardo Grillo2, Erfan Bardideh3
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mashhad Dental School, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
World Journal of Plastic Surgery
|July 13, 2026
Summary
Iranian researchers are making significant contributions to orthognathic surgery, ranking second in the Middle East. This bibliometric analysis highlights key research areas and the importance of international collaboration and technology for future advancements.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Bibliometrics
- Health Sciences Research
Background:
- Orthognathic surgery is a complex dental procedure.
- Iran has a growing presence in global scientific research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of Iranian research output in orthognathic surgery.
- To identify key trends, collaborations, and impact factors in the field.
Main Methods:
- Bibliographic search of Web of Science database.
- Data tabulation and visualization using Mendeley and Microsoft Excel.
- Statistical analysis including Pearson correlation and H-index calculation.
Main Results:
- 86 articles identified featuring Iranian authors, positioning Iran as a major contributor.
- Key research topics include cosmetic surgery, sleep apnea, and surgical complications.
- Virtual Surgical Planning and technology are emerging research themes.
- Strong positive correlations found between institutional ranking and publication/citation counts.
Conclusions:
- Iran is a leading nation in orthognathic surgery research.
- International collaboration and open-source technology can drive future advancements.
- Findings offer insights for researchers and practitioners, especially in resource-limited settings.
