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Mapping out the scientific literature on extraction and socket preservation: A Scopus based analysis (1968–2020)

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the current state of research on tooth extraction socket preservation. The main aim of this study was to consolidate the research published on extraction socket preservation from 1968 to 2020 in Scopus indexed journals. Methodology: The bibliometric method, a quantitative analysis investigating publishing trends and patterns, was used. Scopus database was used to retrieve the bibliographic records of published scholarly output. The analysis was performed using software and visualization tools like MS Excel, VOSviewer, Cite Space, Biblioshiny (RStudio), and BibExcel. Results: The result showed a gradual increase in research, whereby a substantial increase was observed from 2005 to 2006. Six hundred nineteen articles were published in 173 journals with total citations of 12091. Most published articles were from the USA, Italy, Germany, and China. The authorship pattern showed an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach among researchers. Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis can guide researchers, funding agencies, industry, and institutions.

Source: The Saudi Dental Journal

DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2022.09.003

Authors: Khalid Almas, Shakil Ahmad, Shafiq Ur Rehman, Shakil Ahmad, Faisal Aljofi, Allauddin Siddiqi

Institutions: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Prince Sultan University, University of the Punjab

Language: English

Topic: scientometrics and bibliometrics research

Subfield: Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,490

Funder: Prince Sultan University