Bibliometric assessment of laser therapy in dentinal hypersensitivity

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the bibliometric qualities and global trend among all publications on laser intervention in dentinal hypersensitivity. Methodology: A bibliometric search was conducted in the PubMed database from year 1980 to 2021. Collected data has been classified into two categories, were labeled using the competition's standard classification (SCR). The VOS viewer technique was used to establish systematic sceneries and assets on citation frequency, countries, journals, authors, and other information. Result: The geographical distribution of publications included 6 countries/regions and majority of authors were belongs to Brazil (4 articles) , followed by Turkey (2 articles), Europe (2 articles) and Sudan 1 article. Total of 44 authors contributed in 8 selected articles, maximum number of authors contribution was found in study done by Mayra de la Caridad Pérez et.al, followed by T.C.C.G.P. Ladalardo et al. Conclusion: There is a lack of interventional studies, including cohort studies and randomized controlled trials, it is necessary to include the laser and dentinal hypersensitivity population in high impact oral health investigations globally.