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International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants
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International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants

0882-2786

Published by: Quintessence Publishing Company

http://www.quintpub.com/journals/omi/#.Ya87XNBBzIU

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2129 19 43 12

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 46
Documents by Best Scientists*: 78
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 158
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.581
Impact Factor: 1.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants?

The topics of Dentistry, Implant, Osseointegration, Orthodontics and Dental prosthesis are the focal point of discussions in International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants. The studies on Dentistry discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Dental implant, Radiography and Prosthesis. The Implant study featured falls within the wider field of Surgery.

The journal primarily discusses Surgery topics, particularly Sinus (anatomy), Maxillary sinus and Retrospective cohort study. The work on Osseointegration addressed in International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants expands to the thematically related Bone regeneration. Dental prosthesis works presented in International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants have a specific focus on Dental Prosthesis Design.

While the journal focused on Titanium, it was also able to explore topics like Composite material and Scanning electron microscope. Most of the works presented in International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants deals with Dental Abutments but it intersects with the subject of Abutment.

  • Dentistry (58.18%)
  • Implant (53.18%)
  • Osseointegration (20.74%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The long-term efficacy of currently used dental implants: a review and proposed criteria of success. (2755 citations)
  • Long-term follow-up study of osseointegrated implants in the treatment of totally edentulous jaws. (1653 citations)
  • Plasma rich in growth factors: preliminary results of use in the preparation of future sites for implants. (763 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants:

The most cited publications primarily tackle Dentistry, Implant, Osseointegration, Maxilla and Orthodontics. Specifically, studies on Mandible are prevalent in the Dentistry works discussed in the journal publications. Titanium and Radiography are some topics wherein Implant research discussed in the most cited papers has an impact.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Composite material

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants is organized to address concerns in the fields of Implant, Dentistry, Orthodontics, Biomedical engineering and Dental prosthesis. The Implant research dealing mostly with Osseointegration is the focus of it. Dentistry research is the primary subject tackled in the journal with a focus on Maxillary sinus.

Some problems in Orthodontics that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Abutment Screw, Stress (mechanics) and Abutment. It explores topics in Biomedical engineering which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Dental implant, Scanning electron microscope, Torque, Surface roughness and In vitro model. The journal explores research in Prosthesis and overlapping concepts in Mandible to expand the discourse in Dental prosthesis.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The Impact on the Healing of Bioactivation with Argon Plasma of a Xenogeneic Graft with Adequate Fixation but Poor Adaptation to the Recipient Site: An Experimental Study in Rabbits (2 citations)
  • Fracture Resistance of Zirconia, Polyetheretherketone, and Polyetherketoneketone Implant Abutments After Aging. (2 citations)
  • Consensus Report by the Italian Academy of Osseointegration on the Use of Antibiotics and Antiseptic Agents in Implant Surgery (2 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Steven E Eckert (85 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Hom-Lay Wang (69 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Daniel Buser (50 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Adriano Piattelli (39 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Luigi Canullo (35 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Bern (52 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of São Paulo (48 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Michigan (44 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Gothenburg (42 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • New York University (41 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 97.98% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 50.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 0.00% of all publications and 50.00% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities and Licensing Requirements in Maxillofacial Implants Field

In addition to academic research, practical experience in the field of oral and maxillofacial implants is essential for career advancement. Knowing the legal requirements of working in this sector can be beneficial. For example, in Connecticut, healthcare professionals who specialize in oral and maxillofacial implants need to hold a specific license. This state, like many others, has established its criteria and requirements to ensure the practitioners' optimal competency levels. If you want to start or continue your career in Connecticut, you should review the connecticut nursing license requirements board of nursing requirements. The experience of obtaining a license can provide valuable insights into the profession, ensuring all healthcare professionals adhere to the highest standards while practicing. Keep in mind that restrictions, requirements, and prerequisites vary considerably by state. Therefore, it's crucial to stay up-to-date with the regulations and changes applicable to your geographical area. This career endeavor's practical aspect could be a great supplement to the theoretical knowledge presented in publications such as the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants. Balancing the practical and academic perspectives will provide a comprehensive understanding of the field and enhance a professional's effectiveness in his or her practice.

Top Publications

  • Fully Guided Versus Half-Guided and Freehand Implant Placement: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

    Jordi Gargallo-Albiol;Shayan Barootchi;Jordi Marqués-Guasch;Hom-Lay Wang

    (2020)
    49 Citations
  • Long-term Clinical Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness of Full-Arch Implant-Supported Zirconia-Based and Metal-Acrylic Fixed Dental Prostheses: A Retrospective Analysis.

    Shayan Barootchi;Houssam Askar;Andrea Ravidà;Jordi Gargallo-Albiol

    (2020)
    36 Citations
  • Maxillary Sinus Elevation Difficulty Score with Lateral Wall Technique.

    Tiziano Testori;Lorenzo Tavelli;Shan-Huey Yu;Riccardo Scaini

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • ORIS Criteria of Success for the Zygoma-Related Rehabilitation: The (Revisited) Zygoma Success Code.

    Carlos Aparicio;Roberto López-Piriz;Tomas Albrektsson

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • Is History of Periodontal Disease Still a Negative Risk Indicator for Peri-implant Health Under Supportive Post-implant Treatment Coverage? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

    Cho-Ying Lin;Zhaozhao Chen;Whei-Lin Pan;Hom-Lay Wang

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Reliability of Interproximal Bone Height Measurements in Bone- and Tissue-Level Implants: A Methodological Study for Improved Calibration Purposes.

    Kelvin Ian Afrashtehfar;Urs Brägger;Stefan Paul Hicklin

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • An Imbalance of the Immune System Instead of a Disease Behind Marginal Bone Loss Around Oral Implants: Position Paper.

    Tomas Albrektsson;Christer Dahlin;David Reinedahl;Pentti Tengvall

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Tomographic Assessment on the Influence of the Use of a Collagen Membrane on Dimensional Variations to Protect the Antrostomy After Maxillary Sinus Floor Augmentation: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

    Hideki Imai;Niklaus Peter Lang;Mauro Ferri;Atsuya Hirota

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Titanium Surface Decontamination: A Systematic Review of In Vitro Comparative Studies.

    (2022)
    18 Citations
  • Immediate Dental Implant Stabilization in a Canine Model Using a Novel Mineral-Organic Adhesive: 4-Month Results.

    David L Cochran;Archie Jones;Ryushiro Sugita;Michael C Brown

    (2020)
    15 Citations

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