A Bibliometric Analysis of Removable Partial Denture-related Research in Dentistry

• Published in: ARCHIVES OF OROFACIAL SCIENCE
• Main Authors: Hamid, Nor Faharina Abdul; Ariffin, Farha; Ahmad, Rohana
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: PENERBIT UNIV SAINS MALAYSIA 2023
• Subjects: Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
• Online Access: https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001133290200001
• ISSN: 1823-8602; 2231-7163
• DOI: 10.21315/aos2023.1802.RV03

The objective of this study was to characterise articles published in removable partial denture (RPD) research from 1948 to 2022 to identify the most influential journals, publications, authors, and core research areas using bibliometric analysis. The Scopus database was used to retrieve publications with titles containing the truncated search term (removable partial denture* OR removable prostho*). Data analysis and visualisation were done using Microsoft Excel, Biblioshiny software and VOSviewer. A total of 2,484 articles were analyses from 1948 till 2022, representing an annual growth rate of 4.9%. The Journal of Prosthodontic Research demonstrated the highest average normal citation rate, with productive authors with highest citations being from Japan. From 1948 to 1999, most in-vitro and clinical research focused on the basic concept of RPD using cobalt-chromium as a framework before shifting to titanium in 2000. RPD research after 2012 focuses on new technology and non-metalbased frameworks as an alternative to metal-based frameworks. Wakabayashi and Fueki were the most prominent researchers, according to a three-field plot analysis, with the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, and Journal of Prosthodontic Research among the authors' preferred journals. CAD/CAM and 3D printing were identified as emerging themes in year 2020 to 2022, research on quality of life.