Zygomatic Implants: A 20-Year Bibliometric Analysis of Science Citation Index Expanded Publications (2001-2021)

Abstract

Zygomatic implants provide a valuable treatment option for rehabilitation in severely resorbed maxilla. However, none of the several scientific papers on this topic have included a detailed analysis that characterized the research outputs regarding journals, authors, citations, and institutions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of publications on zygomatic implants published between 2001 and 2021. A systematic literature survey on zygomatic implants was performed on the Web of Science core collection. A bibliometric analysis of 520 studies retrieved from the survey, was conducted using Citespace IV and VOSviewer v1.6.16. The International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants had the highest number of publications and citations. The country with the most contributions to zygomatic implants between 2001 and 2021 was the United States. However, Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China was the largest contributor to the literature and the most cited institution. Aparicio was the most co-cited author on zygomatic implants. The bibliometric indicators in this study demonstrated upward trends in zygomatic implants. Further bibliometric analysis will also provide important guidance to authors wishing to contribute to the expanding literature on zygomatic implants.