Top 100 Most-cited Scientific Articles in Guided Endodontic 2018–2024: A Bibliometric Analysis

Bibliometric analysis serves as a valuable method to evaluate the scientific impact of published literature, highlight influential authors and institutions, and uncover gaps in knowledge within a specific field. This study aimed to update and assess the 100 most-cited articles on guided endodontics published between 2018 and 2024.

A thorough search was conducted in the Web of Science (WoS) database using keywords related to guided endodontics. Relevant articles were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria. Data were extracted on citation counts, publication year, journal, authorship, country of origin, study design, and research focus. The top 100 most-cited articles were analyzed using bibliometric methods to evaluate author productivity, geographic distribution, study designs, and citation impact.

The 100 most-cited articles received between 1 and 100 citations in the (WoS) (All Databases). Most were published in first quartile (Q1) journals (n = 60), with 2021 being the most productive year (n = 27). Journal of Endodontics (JOE) had the highest number of publications (28%), followed by the International Endodontic Journal (8%), Australian Endodontic Journal (8%), and Clinical Oral Investigations (5%).

Brazil led in the number of publications (n = 17), followed by Germany and the United States. The predominance of Q1 journal publications and the increase in recent years reflect growing interest in guided endodontics. The most active authors and countries represent research hubs in the field. However, the relatively modest citation numbers suggest that this area of study is still developing.

Thomas Connert emerged as the most prolific author, with ten publications that have played a significant role in advancing guided endodontics. This bibliometric analysis may serve as a foundation for setting future research priorities and fostering international collaborations in the field.