Top 50 Articles on Clear Aligner Treatment: Annual Citation-Based Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to identify the most influential articles on orthodontic clear aligners based on annual citation rates. Citation performance and trends in the field were evaluated through bibliometric analysis. Material and Methods: A search in Scopus on September 15, 2024, yielded 54,988 articles and reviews, with the top 50 selected. Two authors independently reviewed the articles, resolving any disagreements with a third author. VOSviewer and Biblioshiny R-package were used for bibliometric analysis and visualization. Data were processed and visualized, with Excel used for data tabulation. Results: In the ranking based on annual citation rates, Italy was the leading country, while The Angle Orthodontist emerged as the top-ranked journal. Among institutions, the University of Turin ranked first. Among the authors, Castroflorio T. and Deregibus A. stood out. Invisalign was the most frequently used keyword, and systematic reviews were the most common type of study. Conclusions: The annual citation rate provides a more dynamic measure of an article’s scientific potential and impact compared to traditional total citation counts. This metric is particularly important for assessing the immediate influence of studies on rapidly advancing technologies and innovative treatment methods, as it reflects the speed at which research contributes to the literature and gains attention in the short term.

Keywords

• Bibliometrics
• clear aligner appliances
• orthodontics

Şeffaf Plak Tedavilerinde En Etkili 50 Makale: Yıllık Atıf Tabanlı Bibliyometrik Analiz

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışma, ortodontide şeffaf plaklarla ilgili en etkili makaleleri yıllık atıf oranlarına göre belirlemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Alandaki atıf performansı ve eğilimler, bibliyometrik analiz yoluyla değerlendirilmiştir. Gereç ve Yöntem: 15 Eylül 2024 tarihinde Scopus veri tabanında yapılan aramada 54.988 makale ve derleme elde edilmiş, bunlardan en çok yıllık atıf alan ilk 50'si çalışmaya dahil edilmiştir. İki araştırmacı makaleleri bağımsız olarak incelemiş, görüş ayrılıkları üçüncü bir yazar aracılığıyla çözülmüştür. Bibliyometrik analiz ve görselleştirme için VOSviewer ve Biblioshiny R paketi kullanılmıştır. Veriler işlenmiş, görselleştirilmiş ve tablo haline getirmek için Excel programı kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Yıllık atıf oranlarına göre yapılan sıralamada İtalya en önde gelen ülke olarak öne çıkarken, The Angle Orthodontist en üst sıradaki dergi olmuştur. Kurumlar arasında Torino Üniversitesi birinci sırada yer almıştır. Yazarlar arasında ise Castroflorio T. ve Deregibus A. dikkat çekmiştir. En sık kullanılan anahtar kelime “Invisalign” olurken, sistematik derlemeler en yaygın çalışma türü olmuştur. Sonuç: Yıllık atıf oranı, bir makalenin bilimsel potansiyelini ve etkisini geleneksel toplam atıf sayısına kıyasla daha dinamik bir şekilde yansıtmaktadır. Bu metrik, özellikle hızla gelişen teknolojiler ve yenilikçi tedavi yöntemlerine ilişkin çalışmaların anlık etkisini değerlendirmede önemlidir; çünkü araştırmanın literatüre katkı sağlama ve kısa vadede dikkat çekme hızını ortaya koymaktadır.

Keywords

• Bibliyometri
• şeffaf plak apareyleri
• ortodonti

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