Bibliometric and visualization analysis of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis from 2004 to 2024

Relatively higher-quality human studies compared with other topics in this database, e.g. multiple RCTs or systematic reviews. This does not mean it is standard or approved care.

• Level A · Stronger Clinical Evidence
• Level B · Emerging clinical evidence with positive signals
• Level C · Early human research exploring benefits
• Level D · Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studies
• Emerging · Emerging topic under active research

Abstract (original English)

Background Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) is a severe condition affecting the temporomandibular joint, impairing essential oral functions such as chewing, speaking, and swallowing. Recent studies have made significant outcomes in pathogenesis, clinical symptoms, and therapy in the field of TMJOA. However, knowledge of research trends and hotspots of TMJOA is still lacking in this field. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of TMJOA, providing a comprehensive overview of current research hotspots and trends. Methods A total of 584 TMJOA-related records published between 2004 and 2024 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. VOSviewer, CiteSpace, the R package "bibliometrix", and the Bibliometric website were used to analyze countries, institutions, journals, authors, and keywords to identify research trends in TMJOA. Results Publications on TMJOA have shown a steady annual increase. Globally, China and the USA emerged as the leading contributors, accounting for over 60% of the publications. Sichuan University ranked first in total publications and citations, while the University of Northern Carolina led in average citations. The Journal of Oral Rehabilitation published the most studies, whereas the Journal of Dental Research had the highest impact factor (5.3) and H-index (158). Long X was the most prolific author, while Li

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Relatively higher-quality human studies compared with other topics in this database, e.g. multiple RCTs or systematic reviews. This does not mean it is standard or approved care.

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