Int J Stomatol

Int J Stomatol ›› 2023, Vol. 50 ›› Issue (1): 72-81.doi: 10.7518/gjkq.2023008

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Hotspots of clear aligner technology research: a visual analysis

Xin Lü(),Fan Yongjie.()   

  1. Dept. of Orthodontics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Baotou 014030, China
  • Received:2022-02-26 Revised:2022-06-20 Online:2023-01-01 Published:2023-01-09
  • Contact: Yongjie. Fan E-mail:164563275@qq.com;13947240089@163.com
  • Supported by:
    Baotou Health Fund Project(wsjj2017097)

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Abstract:

Objective To analyze the related literatures on clear aligner technology (CAT) to understand its research status, hotspots, and frontiers. Methods CiteSpace5.8.R3 software and Excel2019 software were used to visually analyze the related literatures on CAT collected in the Web of Science Core Collection database from January 1, 2000 to November 1, 2021. Results A total of 729 CAT-related literatures were retrieved, and 433 literatures were visualized after re-weighting and strict inclusion. The number of articles published had experienced three stages: initial, steady and rapid growth. The research hotspots mainly included: CAT effectiveness, material properties, biomechanics, and the effects of CAT on oral health-related quality of life. Combined with the literature study, it was found that orthognathic surgery and three-dimensional technology were the frontier and future trends of research. Conclusion The visual analysis of the lite-rature shows the hotspots and frontiers of clear aligner technology, which provides a reference for future research.

Key words: clear aligner technology, bibliometrics, visual analysis

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  • R 783.5

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Fig 1

Annual publication trends of CAT"

Fig 2

National cooperation network of CAT"

Fig 3

Top 14 research institutions that published research papers related to CAT"

Fig 4

Author cooperation network of CAT"

Tab 1

Top 10 cited authors that published papers related to CAT"

排序被引作者被引频次H指数
1Neal D Kravitz1299
2Grbriele Rossin12411
3Boyd Rl9536
4Simone Parrini933
5Djeu G752
6Elena Krieger5810
7Wolfram Hahn5711
8Luca Lombardo5620
9Kesling Hd551
10Anne Marie Bollen5123

Tab 2

Top 10 cited journal that published papers related to CAT"

排序被引期刊影响因子被引频次
1American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics1.911411
2Angle Orthodontist1.880358
3European Journal of Orthodontics1.841267
4Journal of clinical orthodontics无219
5Journal of orofacial orthopedics0.819209
6Progress In Orthodontics1.381173
7BMC Oral Health2.048137
8Korean Journal Of Orthodontics1.476123
9Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research0.946118
10Journal of The American Dental Association2.572113

Fig 5

Keywords clustering mapping of CAT"

Fig 6

Top 13 keywords with the strongest citation bursts related to CAT"

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