Analysing the Stability of Orthodontic Mini-implants (OMIs) over Time: A Bibliometric and Visualisation Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.24191/cos.v13i2.11509Keywords:
orthodontic mini implant, orthodontic miniscrew, OMIs, implant stability, primary stability, secondary stability, time-dependant, over time, follow-upAbstract
Bibliometric analysis is an effective and informative method for assessing research performance, identifying trends, and informing future directions in a field. It is widely used method for analysing large volumes of scientific data and understanding research trends over time. The study aimed to examine and compare research trends in orthodontic mini implants (OMIs) stability over time. A literature search was conducted in Scopus (Elsevier) and Web of Science, restricted to English-language journal articles and review articles, with no restriction on year of publication. Overall, 741 unique publications that were relevant to the topic were included in the review. Bibliographic metadata, including titles, authors, abstracts, keywords, sources, affiliations, publication years, and citation data, were extracted and analysed using Biblioshiny and VOSviewer for bibliometric analysis and visualisation. It had an average of 18.7 citations per article. The most productive year was 2022, with 56 articles published. Most of these (n=96) were listed in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics as one of the important sources of research in this area. The current bibliometric analysis identifies the trends and productivity of research about the stability of OMIs, and different factors that can impact its stability in the long run. Although the volume of available research remains relatively limited, the findings highlight the need for continued investigation and refinement of clinical practice to optimize treatment outcomes. Future research ought to concentrate on strengthening the evidence base as well as scrutinizing the numerous factors that may influence the long-term validity of OMIs.
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