Periodontic-Orthodontic Interdisciplinary Research: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis

The bibliometric analysis aims to provide insights into the performance, trends, effectiveness, and future direction of research in a specific area. This bibliometric review was conducted to identify and analyze the orthodontic-periodontic relationship. A comprehensive literature search was performed using the Scopus database (Elsevier), with no restriction on language, publication year, or study design. A total of 103 articles relevant to the topic were included in the analysis. Bibliometric information from the full texts was extracted and analyzed using VOSviewer for data visualization and analysis. The citation counts for the articles ranged from 0 to 255. The most productive year was 2012, with 8 articles published. The majority of the articles (n=15) were published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, highlighting it as a significant source of research in this field. This bibliometric analysis highlights the research trends and productivity in the orthodontic-periodontic relationship. Despite the limited number of studies, the findings underscore the importance of continued research to enhance clinical practices and patient outcomes. Future research should focus on expanding the evidence-based and exploring new avenues within this interdisciplinary field.