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Review
. 2025 Apr 10:13:1320.
doi: 10.12688/f1000research.157349.2. eCollection 2024.

A global overview of the use of cone beam computed tomography in dentistry: a bibliometric review focusing on paediatric patients

Danielle Cristina Alves Rigo  1 , Aurélio de Oliveira Rocha  1 , Lucas Menezes Dos Anjos  1 , Pablo Silveira Santos  1 , Isabela Ramos  1 , Michely Cristina Goebel  1 , Julia Maldonado Garcia  1 , Gabriela Beatriz Rigo Wietzkoski  2 , Carla Miranda Santana  1 , Mariane Cardoso  1
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A global overview of the use of cone beam computed tomography in dentistry: a bibliometric review focusing on paediatric patients

Danielle Cristina Alves Rigo et al. F1000Res. .

Abstract

Background: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has improved diagnosis and treatment planning in paediatric dentistry, but no bibliometric studies have examined the research landscape. This study provides an overview regarding the role of CBCT in paediatric dentistry.

Methods: A bibliometric review was conducted using articles from the Web of Science database. The search was performed on 22 February 2024, including publications up to that date. Conference papers and editorials were excluded. Data extracted included citation counts, publication dates, journals, impact factors, study designs, topics, geographical and institutional affiliations, authors, and keywords. Collaborative networks were visualised using VOSviewer, and Spearman's correlation assessed the relationship between citation counts and other variables.

Results: The review analysed 517 articles, with the most cited receiving 557 citations. Publication dates ranged from 2005 to 2024, with a peak in 2023. Observational studies were the most common, particularly on maxillary expansion. The American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics was the most cited journal, and the USA was a major contributor. Jacobs R authored the most articles (n=19), and the University of Alberta led in institutional output. Spearman's correlation showed a weak positive correlation between citation count and journal impact factor (rho=0.272, p<0.001) and a strong negative correlation with publication year (rho=-0.762, p<0.001).

Conclusions: This bibliometric review provides an overview of the use of CBCT in paediatric dentistry, particularly in maxillary expansion. The findings suggest that more specific imaging protocols may improve safety and clinical outcomes, and that further investigation of long-term outcomes may provide valuable insights.

Keywords: Bibliometric Analysis; CBCT; Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; Dentistry; Paediatric.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.. Distribution of the number of publications over the years.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.. Worldwide distribution of the use of CBCT in paediatric dental patients.
Figure 3.
Figure 3.. Description and collaboration between the main authors.
Figure 4.
Figure 4.. Description and collaboration between the main keywords.
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