Bibliometric Analysis of Articles on Exercise in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine articles related to exercise in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) using bibliometric analysis. Material and Methods: The research covers relevant studies published in the Web of Science database between 1982-2024. A search was conducted using the parameters for bibliometric analysis [title: (''Temporomandibular Joint Disorder'' and ''Exercise'')], and a total of 147 studies were examined. The data were analyzed using the ''bibliometrix 3.0'' package and its web interface ''biblioshiny'' developed in the R programming environment. Annual scientific production, article types, most prolific authors, keyword occurrences, top research institutions, most prolific journals, most prolific countries and most cited articles were evaluated. Results: The analysis results indicate a consistent increase in studies on exercise applications for TMD over the years, with an annual growth rate of 2.65%. The Journal of Oral Rehabilitation was identified as the most prolific journal in this field, with Fialka-Moser, Nicolakis, and Erdoğmuş being the most productive authors. Vienna University emerged as the leading institution in terms of publication volume, and USA was found to be the country with the highest number of publications. Keyword analysis revealed that the terms exercise, ''dysfunction'', and ''management'' were the most frequently used. Conclusion: Exercise methods in the treatment of TMD hold a significant place in the scientific literature, and research in this area continues to grow. Future studies should examine in TMD treatment the effectiveness of exercise methods in more detail and evaluate their applicability to different patient groups. Additionally, increasing international collaborations and expanding scientific networks will enhance the quality and impact of research on TMD and exercise therapies.