Bibliometric Analysis of Articles on the Photogrammetry Technique in Implant-Supported Prostheses: A Methodological Study

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the existing literature on the use of the photogrammetry technique in implant dentistry through bibliometric analysis, assess its publication performance, and provide guidance for future research. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A comprehensive search was conducted in the Web of Science (WoS) database on July 4, 2025, using the keywords “(photogrammetry OR photogrammetry technique) AND implant” in the “All Fields” category. The inclusion criteria were limited to English-language publications classified as “Article.” After excluding irrelevant records and applying filters for the WoS category “Dentistry Oral Surgery Medicine” and the index “Science Citation Index Expanded,” 56 articles published between 1999 and 2024 were included in the analysis. The data were exported in BibTeX format and analyzed using the Biblioshiny interface of the Bibliometrix package in RStudio. RESULTS: The bibliometric evaluation identified 56 relevant publications across 19 different journals. The most frequently used keyword was “photogrammetry.” A notable increase in annual publication output was observed after 2014, peaking in 2024. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry was the most productive source, while Spain ranked first in citation count, followed by the United States and Sweden. Most contributing authors and institutions were concentrated in Europe, particularly in Spain. CONCLUSION: The rising number of publications and positive annual growth trend reflect increasing academic interest in the use of photogrammetry in implant-supported prostheses.

Keywords

• Photogrammetry
• dental implant
• bibliometric analysis

İmplant Destekli Protezlerde Fotogrametri Tekniği ile İlgili Makalelerin Bibliyometrik Analizi: Metodolojik Bir Çalışma

Abstract

ÖZET AMAÇ: Bu çalışmanın amacı, implant diş hekimliğinde fotogrametri tekniğinin kullanımına yönelik mevcut literatürü bibliyometrik açıdan incelemek, yayın performansını değerlendirmek ve gelecekteki araştırmalar için yol gösterici bilgiler sunmaktır. GEREÇ VE YÖNTEMLER: Web of Science (WoS) veri tabanında 4 Temmuz 2025 tarihinde, “(photogrammetry OR photogrammetry technique) AND implant” anahtar kelimeleri kullanılarak “All Fields” seçeneğinde kapsamlı bir tarama yapılmıştır. Çalışmaya yalnızca İngilizce dilinde yazılmış ve “Article” olarak sınıflandırılmış yayınlar dahil edilmiştir. Alakasız kayıtlar dışlandıktan ve WoS kategorisi “Dentistry Oral Surgery Medicine” ile indeks “Science Citation Index Expanded” filtreleri uygulandıktan sonra 1999–2024 yılları arasında yayımlanmış 56 makale değerlendirmeye alınmıştır. Veriler BibTeX formatında dışa aktarılmış ve RStudio ortamında Bibliometrix paketinin Biblioshiny arayüzü kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. BULGULAR: Bibliyometrik analizde, 19 farklı dergide yayımlanmış 56 ilgili yayın tespit edilmiştir. En sık kullanılan anahtar kelime “photogrammetry” olmuştur. 2014 sonrası yayın sayısında belirgin bir artış gözlenmiş ve 2024 yılında zirveye ulaşılmıştır. En fazla yayın yapılan kaynak The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry olurken, en çok atıf alan ülke İspanya olmuştur. Katkı sağlayan yazarlar ve kurumlar ağırlıklı olarak Avrupa, özellikle de İspanya kökenlidir. SONUÇ: Yıllık yayın sayısındaki artış ve pozitif büyüme eğilimi, fotogrametriye yönelik akademik ilginin giderek arttığını göstermektedir. Bulgular, bu alandaki mevcut bilimsel yapıyı ortaya koymakta ve araştırmacılar için etkili kaynaklar ile gelecek çalışmalara yönelik yol haritası sunmaktadır.

Keywords

• Fotogrametri
• dental implant
• bibliyometrik analiz

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