Bibliometric Analysis of the 100 Most-Cited Clinical Trials on Gingival Recession Treatment: Trends in Flap Design, Biomaterials, and Global Contributions
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
2.1. Study Design
2.2. Bibliometric Search Strategy and Data Extraction
2.3. Statistical Analysis
3. Results
4. Discussion
Study Limitations
5. Conclusions
6. Practical Implications
Supplementary Materials
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Authors | Country | Article Title | Journal Title | Year | Volume, Issue | Citation Number |
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Zucchelli, G.; Mele, M.; Stefanini, M.; Mazzotti, C.; Marzadori, M.; Montebugnoli, L.; de Sanctis, M. [14] | Italy | Patient morbidity and root coverage outcome after subepithelial connective tissue and de-epithelialized grafts: a comparative randomized-controlled clinical trial | Journal of Clinical Periodontology | 2010 | 37, 8 | 284 |
Aroca, S.; Keglevich, T.; Barbieri, B.; Gera, I.; Etienne, D. [15] | France | Clinical evaluation of a modified coronally advanced flap alone or in combination with a platelet-rich fibrin membrane for the treatment of adjacent multiple gingival recessions: a 6-month study | Journal of Periodontology | 2009 | 80, 2 | 184 |
Prato, G.P.; Pagliaro, U.; Baldi, C.; Nieri, M.; Saletta, D.; Cairo, F.; Cortellini, P. [16] | Italy | Coronally advanced flap procedure for root coverage. Flap with tension versus flap without tension: A randomized controlled clinical study | Journal of Periodontology | 2000 | 71, 2 | 172 |
McGuire, M.K.; Scheyer, E.T. [17] | the USA | Xenogeneic collagen matrix with coronally advanced flap compared to connective tissue with coronally advanced flap for the treatment of dehiscence-type recession defects | Journal of Periodontology | 2010 | 81, 8 | 167 |
Aichelmann-Reidy, M.E.; Yukna, R.A.; Evans, G.H.; Nasr, H.F.; Mayer, E.T. [18] | the USA | Clinical evaluation of acellular allograft dermis for the treatment of human gingival recession | Journal of Periodontology | 2001 | 72, 8 | 160 |
Zucchelli, G.; Mele, M.; Mazzotti, C.; Marzadori, M.; Montebugnoli, L.; De Sanctis, M. [19] | Italy | Coronally advanced flap with and without vertical releasing incisions for the treatment of multiple gingival recessions: a comparative controlled randomized clinical trial | Journal of Periodontology | 2009 | 80, 7 | 157 |
Cortellini, P.; Tonetti, M.; Baldi, C.; Francetti, L.; Rasperini, G.; Rotundo, R.; Nieri, M.; Franceschi, D.; Labriola, A.; Prato, G.P. [20] | Italy | Does placement of a connective tissue graft improve the outcomes of coronally advanced flap for coverage of single gingival recessions in upper anterior teeth? A multi-center, randomized, double-blind, clinical trial | Journal of Clinical Periodontology | 2009 | 36, 1 | 155 |
Aroca, S.; Keglevich, T.; Nikolidakis, D.; Gera, I.; Nagy, K.; Azzi, R.; Etienne, D. [21] | France | Treatment of class III multiple gingival recessions: a randomized-clinical trial | Journal of Clinical Periodontology | 2010 | 37, 1 | 152 |
Aroca, S.; Molnár, B.; Windisch, P.; Gera, I.; Salvi, G.E.; Nikolidakis, D.; Sculean, A. [22] | France | Treatment of multiple adjacent Miller class I and II gingival recessions with a Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel (MCAT) technique and a collagen matrix or palatal connective tissue graft: a randomized, controlled clinical trial | Journal of Clinical Periodontology | 2013 | 40, 1 | 151 |
Zucchelli, G.; Amore, C.; Sforza, N.M.; Montebugnoli, L.; De Sanctis, M. [23] | Italy | Bilaminar techniques for the treatment of recession-type defects. A comparative clinical study | Journal of Clinical Periodontology | 2003 | 30, 10 | 151 |
Pini-Prato, G.P.; Cairo, F.; Nieri, M.; Franceschi, D.; Rotundo, R.; Cortellini, P. [24] | Italy | Coronally advanced flap versus connective tissue graft in the treatment of multiple gingival recessions: a split-mouth study with a 5-year follow-up | Journal of Clinical Periodontology | 2010 | 37, 7 | 138 |
Burkhardt, R.; Lang, N.P. [25] | Switzerland | Coverage of localized gingival recessions: comparison of micro- and macrosurgical techniques | Journal of Clinical Periodontology | 2005 | 32, 3 | 138 |
Bouchard, P.; Etienne, D.; Ouhayoun, J.P.; Nilveus, R. [26] | France | Subepithelial connective-tissue grafts in the treatment of gingival recessions-a comparative-study of 2 procedures | Journal of Periodontology | 1994 | 65, 10 | 137 |
Jepsen, K.; Jepsen, S.; Zucchelli, G.; Stefanini, M.; de Sanctis, M.; Baldini, N.; Greven, B.; Heinz, B.; Wennström, J.; Cassel, B.; Vignoletti, F.; Sanz, M. [27] | Germany | Treatment of gingival recession defects with a coronally advanced flap and a xenogeneic collagen matrix: a multicenter randomized clinical trial | Journal of Clinical Periodontology | 2013 | 40, 1 | 131 |
da Silva, R.C.; Joly, J.C.; de Lima, A.F.M.; Tatakis, D.N. [28] | Brazil | Root coverage using the coronally positioned flap with or without a subepithelial connective tissue graft | Journal of Periodontology | 2004 | 75, 3 | 125 |
Cummings, L.C.; Kaldahl, W.B.; Allen, E.P. [29] | the USA | Histologic evaluation of autogenous connective tissue and acellular dermal matrix grafts in humans | Journal of Periodontology | 2005 | 76, 2 | 123 |
McGuire, M.K.; Nunn, M. [30] | the USA | Evaluation of human recession defects treated with coronally advanced flaps and either enamel matrix derivative or connective tissue. Part 1: Comparison of clinical parameters | Journal of Periodontology | 2003 | 74, 8 | 118 |
Jahnke, P.Y.; Sandifer, J.B.; Gher, M.E.; Gray, J.L.; Richardson, A.C. [31] | the USA | Thick free gingival and connective-tissue autografts for root coverage | Journal of Periodontology | 1993 | 64, 4 | 117 |
Paolantonio, M.; Dolci, M.; Esposito, P.; D’Archivio, D.; Lisanti, L.; Di Luccio, A.; Perinetti, G. [32] | Italy | Subpedicle acellular dermal matrix graft and autogenous connective tissue graft in the treatment of gingival recessions: A comparative 1-year clinical study | Journal of Periodontology | 2002 | 73, 11 | 116 |
Roccuzzo, M.; Lungo, M.; Corrente, G.; Gandolfo, S. [33] | Italy | Comparative study of a bioresorbable and a non-resorbable membrane in the treatment of human buccal gingival recessions | Journal of Periodontology | 1996 | 67, 1 | 112 |
Harris, R.J. [34] | the USA | A comparative study of root coverage obtained with guided tissue regeneration utilizing a bioabsorbable membrane versus the connective tissue with partial-thickness double pedicle graft | Journal of Periodontology | 1997 | 68, 8 | 108 |
Zucchelli, G.; Clauser, C.; De Sanctis, M.; Calandriello, M. [35] | Italy | Mucogingival versus guided tissue regeneration procedures in the treatment of deep recession type defects | Journal of Periodontology | 1998 | 69, 2 | 107 |
Tal, H.; Moses, O.; Zohar, R.; Meir, H.; Nemcovsky, C. [36] | Israel | Root coverage of advanced gingival recession: A comparative study between acellular dermal matrix allograft and subepithelial connective tissue grafts | Journal of Periodontology | 2002 | 73, 12 | 103 |
Cardaropoli, D.; Tamagnone, L.; Roffredo, A.; Gaveglio, L. [37] | Italy | Treatment of gingival recession defects using coronally advanced flap with a porcine collagen matrix compared to coronally advanced flap with connective tissue graft: a randomized controlled clinical trial | Journal of Periodontology | 2012 | 83, 3 | 101 |
Tonetti, M.S.; Cortellini, P.; Pellegrini, G.; Nieri, M.; Bonaccini, D.; Allegri, M.; Bouchard, P.; Cairo, F.; Conforti, G.; Fourmousis, I.; Graziani, F.; Guerrero, A.; Halben, J.; Malet, J.; Rasperini, G.; Topoll, H.; Wachtel, H.; Wallkamm, B.; Zabalegui, I.; Zuhr, O. [38] | Italy | Xenogenic collagen matrix or autologous connective tissue graft as adjunct to coronally advanced flaps for coverage of multiple adjacent gingival recession: Randomized trial assessing non-inferiority in root coverage and superiority in oral health-related quality of life | Journal of Clinical Periodontology | 2018 | 45, 1 | 93 |
Author | Papers | Citations | Citations/Paper | |||
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n | Rank | n | Rank | Rank | ||
Cortellini, Pierpaolo | 12 | 1 | 1112 | 2 | 92.7 | 4 |
Zucchelli, Giovanni | 10 | 2 | 1174 | 1 | 117.4 | 2 |
Cairo, Francesco | 9 | 3 | 830 | 5 | 92.2 | 5 |
Nieri, Michele | 9 | 3 | 952 | 3 | 105.8 | 3 |
De Sanctis, Massimo | 6 | 5 | 881 | 4 | 146.8 | 1 |
University | Papers | Citations | Citations/Paper |
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Univ Bologna | 10 | 1174 | 117.4 |
Univ Florence | 10 | 996 | 99.6 |
Univ Estadual Campinas | 9 | 610 | 67.8 |
Univ Siena | 8 | 1021 | 127.6 |
Univ Milan | 6 | 473 | 78.8 |
Univ Michigan | 6 | 400 | 66.7 |
Univ Bern | 5 | 561 | 112.2 |
Univ G Dannunzio | 4 | 342 | 85.5 |
Univ Turin | 4 | 315 | 78.8 |
Univ Sao Paulo | 4 | 258 | 64.5 |
Country | Papers | Citations | Citations/Papers |
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Italy | 36 | 3386 | 94.1 |
USA | 28 | 2165 | 77.3 |
Brazil | 17 | 1087 | 63.9 |
Switzerland | 13 | 1282 | 98.6 |
Germany | 11 | 796 | 72.4 |
France | 7 | 759 | 108.4 |
Sweden | 6 | 529 | 88.2 |
Türkiye | 5 | 275 | 55.0 |
Hungary | 3 | 487 | 162.3 |
Spain | 3 | 299 | 99.7 |
Journal | Papers | Citations | Citations/Paper |
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Journal of Periodontology | 59 | 4939 | 83.7 |
Journal of Clinical Periodontology | 37 | 3224 | 87.1 |
International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry | 2 | 94 | 47.0 |
Clinical Oral Investigations | 1 | 64 | 64.0 |
Implant Dentistry | 1 | 47 | 47.0 |
Keyword | Occurrences | Total Link Strength (VOSviewer) |
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Root coverage | 60 | 233 |
Gingival recession | 42 | 147 |
Defects | 32 | 137 |
Gingival recession/surgery | 28 | 153 |
Guided tissue regeneration | 26 | 117 |
Surgical flaps | 25 | 129 |
Mucogingival surgery | 21 | 106 |
Coronally advanced flap | 20 | 57 |
Connective-tissue graft | 18 | 73 |
Gingival recession/therapy | 18 | 117 |
Regeneration | 18 | 89 |
Double pedicle graft | 17 | 105 |
Bioabsorbable membrane | 16 | 103 |
Comparison studies | 16 | 100 |
Connective-tissue | 16 | 85 |
Thickness | 16 | 73 |
Grafts, connective tissue | 15 | 85 |
Positioned flap | 15 | 58 |
Tooth root | 12 | 68 |
Periodontal regeneration | 11 | 57 |
Main Research Domain | Comparison | Flap Design | Biomaterials |
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Type of graft (n = 34) | CTG vs. ADMG (n = 10) CTG vs. flap alone (n = 7) CTG vs. XCM (n = 7) ADMG vs. flap alone (n = 4) XCM vs. flap alone (n = 2) CTG vs. FGG (n = 2) ADMG with basement side vs. ADMG with connective tissue side against the root (n = 1) CTG vs. HF-DDS (n = 1) | CAF (n = 10) CAF (n = 7) CAF (n = 4) TUN (n = 2) repositioned flap (n = 1) CAF (n = 4) CAF (n = 2) CAF (n = 1) repositioned flap (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) | CTG vs. ADMG (n = 10) CTG (n = 7) CTG vs. XCM (n = 7) ADMG (n = 4) XCM (n = 2) CTG vs. FGG (n = 2) ADMG (n = 1) CTG vs. HF-DDS (n = 1) |
GTR (n = 17) | RM vs. CTG (n = 5) RM vs. NRM (n = 3) RM vs. flap alone (n = 2) NRM vs. CTG (n = 2) NRM vs. FGG (n = 1) RM + DFDBA vs. CTG (n = 1) RM + DFDBA vs. RM (n = 1) RM vs. CPRT vs. CTG (n = 1) RM vs. modified envelope technique (n = 1) | CAF (n = 5) CAF (n = 2) Double pedicle flap (n = 1) CAF (n = 2) CAF (n = 2) CAF (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) CAF vs. modified envelope technique (n = 1) | RM vs. CTG (n = 5) RM vs. NRM (n = 3) RM (n = 2) NRM vs. CTG (n = 2) NRM vs. FGG (n = 1) RM + DFDBA vs. CTG. (n = 1) RM + DFDBA vs. RM (n = 1) RM vs. CPRT vs. CTG (n = 1) RM vs. CTG (n = 1) |
EMD (n = 13) | EMD vs. flap alone (n = 7) EMD vs. CTG (n = 3) EMD + CTG vs. CTG (n = 2) EMD + CTG vs. EMD (n = 1) | CAF (n = 7) CAF (n = 3) CAF (n = 1) TUN (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) | EMD (n = 7) EMD vs. CTG (n = 3) EMD + CTG vs. CTG (n = 2) EMD + CTG vs. EMD (n = 1) |
Flap design (n = 9) | TUN + CTG vs. CAF + CTG (n = 3) TUN + ADMG vs. CAF + ADMG (n = 2) CAF with vertical incisions vs. CAF without vertical incisions (n = 1) ADMG + CAF with vertical incisions vs. ADMG + CAF without vertical incisions (n = 1) TUN + CTG vs. CAF + EMD (n = 1) SCPF vs. CAF + CTG (n = 1) | TUN vs. CAF (n = 3) TUN vs. CAF (n = 2) CAF (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) TUN vs. CAF (n = 1) SCPF vs. CAF (n = 1) | CTG (n = 3) ADMG (n = 2) ADMG (n = 1) CTG vs. EMD (n = 1) SCPF vs. CAF + CTG (n = 1) |
Growth factors (n = 6) | PRP vs. flap alone (n = 1) PRP + CTG vs. CTG (n = 1) PRF vs. flap alone (n = 1) PRF vs. CTG (n = 1) PCG vs. CTG (n = 1) CGF vs. flap alone (n = 1) | CAF (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) | PRP (n = 1) PRP + CTG. vs. CTG (n = 1 PRF (n = 1) PRF (n = 1) PCG vs. CTG (n = 1) CGF (n = 1) |
Treatment of root surface (n = 6) | Root planning vs. root polishing (n = 2) Tetracycline + CTG vs. citric acid +CTG (n = 1) Tetracycline + fibrin glue vs. tetracycline (n = 1) TTC + FFFS + NRM vs. NRM (n = 1) Citric acid + CTG vs. CTG (n = 1) | CAF (n = 2) CAF (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) | CTG (n = 1) NRM (n = 1) CTG (n = 1) |
Type of CTG (n = 5) | CTG vs. ECTG (n = 2) CTG vs. DGG (n = 1) CTG big, thick, positioned at CEJ vs. CTG small, thin, positioned apically to CEJ (n = 1) CTG of thickness ≥ 2 and height >4 mm vs. CTG of thickness <2 mm and height =4 mm (n = 1) | CAF (n = 2) CAF (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) | CTG (n = 2) CTG (n = 1) CTG (n = 1) CTG (n = 1) |
NCCL restoration (n = 4) | NCCL restoration before CAF vs. no NCCL restoration before CAF (n = 3) NCCL restoration with RMGI vs. NCCL restoration with MRC (n = 1) | CAF (n = 3) CAF (n = 1) | |
Others (n = 6) | Surgical treatment vs. observation (n = 1) LST removal vs. flap alone (n = 1) CAF in smokers vs. non-smokers (n = 1) CAF + CTG in smokers. vs. non-smokers (n = 1) Microsurgical vs. non-microsurgical approach Flap suturing with tension vs. passive flap suturing (n = 1) | Double pedicle flap (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) Double pedicle flap (n = 1) CAF (n = 1) | CTG (n = 1) CTG (n = 1) |
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Górski, B.; Nijakowski, K.; Mounssif, I.; Stefanini, M.; Skurska, A. Bibliometric Analysis of the 100 Most-Cited Clinical Trials on Gingival Recession Treatment: Trends in Flap Design, Biomaterials, and Global Contributions. J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16, 364. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16100364
Górski B, Nijakowski K, Mounssif I, Stefanini M, Skurska A. Bibliometric Analysis of the 100 Most-Cited Clinical Trials on Gingival Recession Treatment: Trends in Flap Design, Biomaterials, and Global Contributions. Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 2025; 16(10):364. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16100364
Chicago/Turabian StyleGórski, Bartłomiej, Kacper Nijakowski, Ilham Mounssif, Martina Stefanini, and Anna Skurska. 2025. "Bibliometric Analysis of the 100 Most-Cited Clinical Trials on Gingival Recession Treatment: Trends in Flap Design, Biomaterials, and Global Contributions" Journal of Functional Biomaterials 16, no. 10: 364. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16100364
APA StyleGórski, B., Nijakowski, K., Mounssif, I., Stefanini, M., & Skurska, A. (2025). Bibliometric Analysis of the 100 Most-Cited Clinical Trials on Gingival Recession Treatment: Trends in Flap Design, Biomaterials, and Global Contributions. Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 16(10), 364. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16100364