March 3, 2026Open Access

Performance of complementary therapies in controlling inflammatory signs, symptoms, and complications after lower third molar extraction: a bibliometric analysis of the top 100 most-cited articles

VAVinícius Lima de AlmeidaUniversidade Federal de Uberlândia DFDanilo Cassiano FerrazUniversity of Pittsburgh GCGiovanna Miranda CabralUniversidade Federal de Uberlândia

Key Points

Inflammation control significantly varies among complementary therapies after lower third molar extraction, influencing patient recovery.
The most cited article on this subject comes from Serbia, while Turkey and Italy lead in publication quantity and citation density.
Analysis covers various studies, predominantly randomized clinical trials, emphasizing the need for methodological standardization.
Greater consistency in research methods may enhance decision-making regarding therapeutic interventions post-surgery.

Abstract

The article with the highest number of citations was published in Serbia. Turkey and Italy accounted for the highest number of publications and citation density. Although most included studies were randomized clinical trials, improving comparison and decision-making requires methodological standardization.

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