The Biostatistical Landscape of Scientific Output in the Field of Open Bite: Trends, Themes, and Publication Dynamics

Background and Objectives: There is a lack of comprehensive, focused reviews on the topic of open bite in the literature. This study aims to quantitatively reveal publication productivity, annual trends, publication sources, key themes, and citation patterns in the field of open bite. Materials and Methods: A total of 1208 articles and reviews published between 1973 and 2025, obtained from the Web of Science database, were analyzed using bibliometric and network analysis methods. Results: A significant increase in the number of publications after 2010, acceleration particularly after 2015, and high productivity observed in the 2018–2024 period. A clear increasing trend was observed over time. 71.5% of publications are included in SCI-Expanded. Journal distribution is centralized, with the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and Angle Orthodontist being the dominant publications. Keyword and cluster analyses showed that the literature is concentrated on four main thematic axes: (1) etiology and biomechanical processes, (2) surgical approaches and orthognathic interventions, (3) early intervention and habit control, (4) post-treatment stability and relapse. Furthermore, treatment-oriented concepts such as “miniscrew/temporary anchorage device,” “molar intrusion,” and “cephalometric analysis” are central. Conclusions: The study reveals that open bite has become an increasingly prevalent and thematically diverse area of research in the orthodontic literature. The current distribution indicates that research focuses on both clinical application and treatment outcomes; however, it also highlights the importance of long-term comparative data and studies on treatment stability. In the future, methodological standardization and comparable long-term data will contribute to the maturation of the literature.