Periodontal furkasyon defektlerinde küresel araştırma eğilimleri ve gelecek yönelimler: bir bibliyometrik analiz

Abstract

Amaç: Furkasyon defektleri, periodontolojide en karmaşık ve klinik açıdan en önemli zorluklardan biri olarak kabul edilmekte ve sürekli bilimsel ilgi görmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, bu konuya ilişkin yayınların kapsamlı bir bibliyometrik analizini yapmak, araştırmaların zamansal gelişimini değerlendirmek, en etkili katkıları belirlemek ve mevcut bilgi boşlukları ile gelecekteki araştırma önceliklerini ortaya koymaktır. Yöntemler: Önceden tanımlanmış bir arama stratejisi kullanılarak 07.05.2025 tarihinde Web of Science (WoS) taraması yapılmıştır. Makaleler atıf sayılarına göre sıralanmış ve R tabanlı Bibliometrix programı ile dört kategoride analiz edilmiştir: performans, kelime dağarcığı, iş birliği ve tematik analiz. Bulgular: Egelberg J, bu alandaki en etkili yazar olup 14 H-indeksine ve 759 atıfa sahiptir. Journal of Clinical Periodontology ve Journal of Periodontology en yüksek H-indekslerine (sırasıyla 38 ve 37) ve atıf sayılarına (sırasıyla 90.411 ve 12.992) sahip olan önde gelen kaynaklardır. “Furcation Defect” en sık kullanılan anahtar kelime olmuştur. ABD, furkasyon defekti araştırmalarında merkezi bir rol oynamakta ve Brezilya ile yakın iş birliği yapmaktadır. Furkasyon defektleri alanı büyük ölçüde rejeneratif periodontoloji, biyomateryaller, ileri görüntüleme teknolojileri ve klinik cerrahi yaklaşımlar ile ilgili temalar tarafından şekillendirilmektedir. Sonuç: Furkasyon defektleri önemli bir klinik zorluk olmaya devam etmekte olup, biyomateryal ve görüntüleme teknolojilerindeki gelişmelerle desteklenen rejeneratif yaklaşımların önemini vurgulamaktadır. Bu bibliyometrik analiz, etkili çalışmalar ve ortaya çıkan eğilimlere bütüncül bir bakış sunarak gelecekteki araştırmalar için yol gösterici olmaktadır.

Keywords

• bibliyometrik analiz
• furkasyon defektleri
• periodontoloji

Global research trends and future directions on periodontal furcation defects: a bibliometric analysis

Abstract

Aims: Furcation defects are considered one of the most complex and clinically significant challenges in periodontology, attracting sustained scientific interest. The aim of this study was to perform a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of publications on this topic, assess the temporal evolution of research, identify the most influential contributions, and highlight existing knowledge gaps and future research priorities. Methods: Using a predefined search strategy, a Web of Science (WoS) search was conducted on 07.05.2025. Articles were ranked by citation count and analyzed with the R-based Bibliometrix program across four categories: performance, vocabulary, collaboration, and thematic analysis. Results: Egelberg J is the most influential author in this field, with an H-index of 14 and 759 citations. The Journal of Clinical Periodontology and Journal of Periodontology are the leading sources, with the highest H-indexes (38 and 37, respectively) and citation counts (3.967 and 4.421, respectively). "Furcation defect" was the most frequently used keyword. The USA plays a central role in furcation defect research, collaborating closely with Brazil. The field of furcation defects is largely shaped by themes related to regenerative periodontology, biomaterials, advanced imaging technologies, and clinical surgical approaches. Conclusion: Furcation defects remain a major clinical challenge, underscoring the relevance of regenerative approaches supported by advances in biomaterials and imaging technologies. This bibliometric analysis provides an integrated overview of influential studies and emerging trends, offering guidance for future research.

Keywords

• Bibliometric analysis
• furcation defects
• periodontology

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