Background. Due to the diversity in objectives and methodologies, the increase in the number of bibliometric studies on dental implants offers a landscape often difficult to decipher by readers. Aim. To overcome this difficulty, we review and analyze bibliometric studies published during the last decades on dental implants through three parameters: Techniques or Biomaterial relating to dental implants; Biological or Medical conditions resulting from dental implantology; and Research Funding highlighting the contribution of funding bodies in the selection and implementation of research projects. Method. Using general keywords related to dental implants, a combined search on various databases and general internet browsers was developed to collect bibliometrics papers on dental implants. Results. 45 papers were collected and each paper was reviewed according to one of the following categories: techniques or biomaterials used in dental implants; biological or medical conditions related to dental implants, and research funding. Conclusion. We hope that researchers, clinicians, institutions, politicians, and decision-makers involved or interested in research in implantology will find this study a useful guide to clarify their vision of the literature on dental implants.
Palabras clave: Dental implants, Implantology, Bibliometrics, Biomedical Techniques, Dental Biomaterials, Research Funding
