Dental publications on the treatment of temporomandibular disorders: A bibliometric analysis

<ns3:p>Background Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a common cause of orofacial pain, and research on therapeutic approaches has grown substantially in recent years. This bibliometric study aimed to assess the scientific output of Scopus-indexed articles on temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment, highlighting research trends, key authors, keywords and influential patterns. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in the Scopus database from January 2014 to Au-gust 2024. Results The search retrieved 621 articles; after excluding those not related to TMD treatment, 220 were analyzed. The main topics were treatment types and classifications of TMD. The journal contributing the most scientific content was the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The leading institutions in this field were three universities from Brazil. Conclusions The analysis reveals a steady increase in research related to TMD treatment. Although significant advances have been made, ongoing research is still necessary in order to establish appropriate treatment protocols that contribute to safeguarding global health.</ns3:p>