Diabetes Mellitus in Endodontics: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Top 50 Most-Cited Papers
Alexandre Henrique dos Reis-Prado
Restorative Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), School of Dentistry, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil and Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Kiani dos Santos de Paula
Restorative Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), School of Dentistry, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Gabriel Pereira Nunes
Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil and Laboratory for Bone Metabolism and Regeneration, University of Porto, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Porto, Portugal.
Juan José Segura-Egea
Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain.
Ana Laura Ribeiro Ruiz
Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
Gabriele Oliveira Amaral
Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
Bruno Martini Guimarães
School of Dentistry, Federal University of Alfenas (Unifal-MG), Alfenas Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Carlos Roberto Emerenciano Bueno
Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
Luciano Tavares Angelo Cintra
Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
Francine Benetti
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Restorative Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), School of Dentistry, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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Abstract
Background: Diabetes mellitus is characterised by hyperglycemia resulting from a deficiency of insulin production and/or insulin resistance by cells in the body manifesting in various ways such as elevated levels of inflammatory markers, immune dysfunctions, and increased susceptibility to infections.
Aims: This study assessed the features of the 50 most cited papers on diabetes mellitus (DM) research published in the endodontic field through bibliometric measures.
Methodology: A search was conducted in the Web of Science database up to January 2023, using the filter “Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine.” Bibliometric indicators were collected. Graphical bibliometric networks were generated using VOSviewer software.
Results: The top 50 papers were cited between 13 and 177 times. Papers were published from 1996 to 2020, mainly in the Journal of Endodontics (23%). Among 191 authors, J. Segura-Egea had the greatest contribution (n=10; 537 citations), while A. Fouad was the most-cited author (n=9; 576 citations). Most articles originated from Brazil (n=17) and the United States (n=12), predominantly from São Paulo State University. The articles mainly comprised laboratory studies (n=24) examining the impact of DM on pulp and periapical tissues. “Diabetes mellitus” (n=19) and “apical periodontitis” (n=12) were the most frequent keywords.
Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis highlights the 50 most-cited studies on DM research in endodontics. Brazil and the United States stood out. Approximately half of the studies are basic research published in high-impact endodontic journals. Further studies evaluating DM's impact on human oral health are needed.
Keywords: Bibliometrics, citations, databases, diabetes mellitus, endodontics