Bibliometric analysis of digital technology in root canal therapy based WOS database:Research,hotspots and trends
ZHAO Ziang
MA Yanan
YANG Xinghua
YANG Yuxin
SHAN Xiaoxia
YANG Qiaoyun
LI Ruimin
Abstract：To systematically review the research trends and developments in the field of digital technology for root canal therapy,this study used bibliometric methods to visually analyze 383 relevant literature in the Web of Science Core Collection database from 2000 to 2024.Combining VOSviewer and CiteSpace tools,the development trajectory,research hotspots,and cutting-edge directions of this field were explored.The number of publications in the digital field of root canal therapy has shown a significant upward trend,with a leapfrog growth in 2024,indicating sustained growth in various aspects such as technological iteration,clinical demand,policy support,and academic attention in this field.The research hotspots focus on cone beam computed tomography,dynamic navigation systems,artificial intelligence,and 3D printing.Keyword burst analysis shows that machine learning(with the highest burst intensity,2020 to 2024),deep learning(after 2022),and guided endodontics(after 2019)are emerging hotspots in recent years;The core author group has formed and the high impact journals Journal of Endodontics and International Endodontic Journal have formed a dual core knowledge structure,but interdisciplinary collaboration still needs to be strengthened.
Keywords：root canal therapydigital technologybibliometricsartificial intelligencedynamic navigation systemcone beam computed tomography
Publication Date：2025-12-28
Online Publishing Date：2026-01-23(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：8( 715-722 )