Objective: This study aimed to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the dental implantology literature published between 1900-2024, with a focus on identifying research trends, influential contributors, and thematic developments in the field. Material and Methods: A systematic search was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection on January 1, 2024, using the term ''implant'' and restricted to English-language articles. After screening, 27,496 articles directly related to dental implantology were included. Data were analyzed according to publication year, topic, country, institution, journal, funding, and citation counts. Results: The number of publications increased steadily over time, with a marked surge after 2000. The most frequently studied topics were implant-supported prostheses (20.1%), peri-implant hard and soft tissue evaluation (11.3%), implant site grafting (7.0%), implant surface modifications (6.2%), and peri-implantitis and treatment methods (5.5%). The majority of articles originated from the United States of America, Italy, and Brazil. Universities such as the University of Gothenburg, the University of Bern, and the University of São Paulo were leading contributors. Clinical Oral Implants Research and the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants were the most productive journals. Approximately 27.1% of studies reported funding. The most cited article was by Adell et al., with 3,137 citations. Conclusion: The literature on dental implantology has grown substantially, reflecting continuous technological and clinical advances. Implant-supported prostheses, peri-implant tissue health, and surgical site grafting emerged as the most prominent research themes. This bibliometric analysis provides valuable insights into the historical and current directions of implant dentistry and may guide future research priorities.
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