Review Article

Endodontic Microbiology: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Top 50 Classics

Table 1

The top 50 published articles on endodontic microbiology.

Title of the articleCitation count (Web of Science)Citation count (Elsevier Scopus)Citation count (Google Scholar)Current citation index (2019)Citation density

(1) Kakehashi S, Stanley H, Fitzgerald R. 1965. “The Effects of Surgical Exposures of Dental Pulps in Germ-Free and Conventional Laboratory Rats.” Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology. 20 : 340-49.1065120227624119.72
(2) Sundqvist G, Figdor D, Persson S, Sjögren U. 1998. “Microbiologic Analysis of Teeth with Failed Endodontic Treatment and the Outcome of Conservative Re-treatment.” Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology. 85 : 86-93.79183918832637.67
(3) Molander A, Reit C, Dahlen G, Kvist T. 1998. “Microbiological Status of Root-Filled Teeth with Apical Periodontitis.” International Endodontic Journal. 31 : 1-7.53957612691425.67
(4) Nair PN, Henry S, Cano V, Vera J. “Microbial Status of Apical Root Canal System of Human Mandibular First Molars with Primary Apical Periodontitis after “One-Visit” Endodontic Treatment.” Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology. 2005; 99 : 231-52.4374329202631.21
(5) Stuart CH, Schwartz SA, Beeson TJ, Owatz CB. 2006. “Enterococcus faecalis: Its role in Root Canal Treatment Failure and Current Concepts in Retreatment.” Journal of Endodontics. 32 : 93-98.43248011073633.23
(6) Nair P (2006) “On the Causes of Persistent Apical Periodontitis: A Review.” International Endodontic Journal 39, 249–81.3833799012329.46
(7) Nair PR, Sjögren U, Krey G, Kahnberg K-E, Sundqvist G. “Intraradicular Bacteria and Fungi in Root-Filled, Asymptomatic Human Teeth with Therapy-Resistant Periapical Lesions: A Longterm Light and Electron Microscopic Follow-Up Study.” J Endod 1990; 16 : 580-88.377414925713.00
(8) Siqueira Jr JF, Rôças IN. “Clinical Implications and Microbiology of Bacterial Persistence after Treatment Procedures.” J Endod 2008; 34 : 1291-1301.3213857704429.18
(9) Pinheiro E, Gomes B, Ferraz C, Sousa E, Teixeira F, Souza-Filho F. 2003. “Microorganisms from Canals of Root-Filled Teeth with Periapical Lesions.” International Endodontic Journal. 36 : 1-11.2963017000918.50
(10) Love R. 2001. “Enterococcus faecalis–A Mechanism for Its Role in Endodontic Failure.” International Endodontic Journal. 34 : 399-405.2823127672415.67
(11) Rôças IN, Siqueira Jr JF, Santos KR. 2004. “Association of Enterococcus faecalis with Different Forms of Periradicular Diseases.” Journal of Endodontics. 30 : 315-20.2813106632418.73
(12) Torabinejad M, Khademi AA, Babagoli J, Cho Y, Johnson WB, Bozhilov K, et al. 2003. “A New Solution for the Removal of the Smear Layer.” Journal of Endodontics. 29 : 170-75.2803417750917.50
(13) Siqueira Jr JF, Rôças IN. 2004. “Polymerase Chain Reaction–Based Analysis of Microorganisms Associated with Failed Endodontic Treatment.” Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology. 97 : 85-94.2702885861218.00
(14) Hoshino E, Kurihara-Ando N, Sato I, Uematsu H, Sato M, Kota K et al. (1996) “In Vitro Antibacterial Susceptibility of Bacteria Taken from Infected Root Dentine to a Mixture of Ciprofloxacin, Metronidazole and Minocycline.” International Endodontic Journal 29, 125–30.2553056842011.09
(15) Torabinejad M, Handysides R, Khademi AA, Bakland LK. 2002. “Clinical Implications of the Smear Layer in Endodontics: A Review.” Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology. 94 : 658-66.2493027431214.65
(16) Sundqvist G. 1992. “Ecology of the Root Canal Flora.” Journal of Endodontics. 18 : 427-30.234255639048.67
(17) Byström A, Happonen RP, Sjögren U, Sundqvist G. 1987. “Healing of Periapical Lesions of Pulpless Teeth after Endodontic Treatment with Controlled Asepsis.” Dental traumatology. 3 : 58-63.226259535067.06
(18) Hancock III H, Sigurdsson A, Trope M, Moiseiwitsch J. 2001. “Bacteria Isolated after Unsuccessful Endodontic Treatment in a North American Population.” Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology. 91 : 579-86.2252345400912.50
(19) Peciuliene V, Reynaud A, Balciuniene I, Haapasalo M (2001) “Isolation of Yeasts and Enteric Bacteria in Root-Filled Teeth with Chronic Apical Periodontitis.” International Endodontic Journal 34, 429–34.2182215660812.11
(20) Sundqvist G. 1994. “Taxonomy, Ecology, and Pathogenicity of the Root Canal Flora.” Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology. 78 : 522-30.208218547068.32
(21) Sundqvist G, Johansson E, Sjögren U. 1989. “Prevalence of Black-Pigmented Bacteroides Species in Root Canal Infections.” Journal of Endodontics. 15 : 13-9.203205432016.77
(22) Distel JW, Hatton JF, Gillespie MJ. 2002. “Biofilm Formation in Medicated Root Canals.” Journal of Endodontics. 28 : 689-93.1982004680811.65
(23) Nair PR. “Light and Electron Microscopic Studies of Root Canal Flora and Periapical Lesions.” Journal of Endodontics. 1987; 13 : 29-39.182207504085.69
(24) Violich D, Chandler N (2010) “The Smear Layer in Endodontics–A Review.” International Endodontic Journal 43, 2–15.1752195201919.44
(25) Siqueira Jr JF. 2002. “Endodontic Infections: Concepts, Paradigms, and Perspectives.” Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology. 94 : 281-93.1741754550810.24
(26) Şen B, Wesselink P, Türkün M. 1995. “The Smear Layer: A Phenomenon in Root Canal Therapy.” International Endodontic Journal. 28 : 141-48.168168505027.00
(27) Baumgartner JC, Falkler WA. 1991. “Bacteria in the Apical 5 mm of Infected Root Canals.” Journal of Endodontics. 17 : 380-83.166175443035.93
(28) Peters LB, Wesselink PR, Buijs JF, Van Winkelhoff AJ. “Viable Bacteria in Root Dentinal Tubules of Teeth with Apical Periodontitis.” Journal of Endodontics. 2001; 27 : 76-81.165162371069.17
(29) Siqueira Jr JF. “Microbial Causes of Endodontic Flare-Ups.” International Endodontic Journal. 2003, 36 : 453-63.1601944851710.00
(30) Peciuliene V, Balciuniene I, Eriksen HM, Haapasalo M. “Isolation of Enterococcus faecalis in Previously Root-Filled Canals in a Lithuanian Population.” Journal of Endodontics. 2000; 26 : 593-95.157171385058.26
(31) George S, Kishen A, Song P. “The Role of Environmental Changes on Monospecies Biofilm Formation on Root Canal Wall by Enterococcus faecalis.” Journal of Endodontics. 2005; 31 : 867-72.1541813241311.00
(32) Siren EK, Haapasalo MP, Ranta K, Salmi P, Kerosuo EN. “Microbiological Findings and Clinical Treatment Procedures in Endodontic Cases Selected for Microbiological Investigation.” International Endodontic Journal. 1997; 30 : 91-95.152157377006.91
(33) Sen BH, Piskin B, Demirci T. “Observation of Bacteria and Fungi in Infected Root Canals and Dentinal Tubules by SEM.” Dental Traumatol. 1995; 11 : 6-9.143157371025.69
(34) Torabinejad M, Cho Y, Khademi AA, Bakland LK, Shabahang S. 2003. “The Effect of Various Concentrations of Sodium Hypochlorite on the Ability of MTAD to Remove the Smear Layer.” Journal of Endodontics. 29 : 233-39.136156404008.50
(35) Spratt D, Pratten J, Wilson M, Gulabivala K. 2001. “An In Vitro Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Irrigants on Biofilms of Root Canal Isolates.” International Endodontic Journal. 34 : 300-07.125140344026.94
(36) Siqueira Jr JF, Rôças IN. “Exploiting Molecular Methods to Explore Endodontic Infections: Part 1—Current Molecular Technologies for Microbiological Diagnosis.” Journal of Endodontics. 2005; 31 : 411-23.123121202118.79
(37) Shahravan A, Haghdoost A-A, Adl A, Rahimi H, Shadifar F. 2007. “Effect of Smear Layer on Sealing Ability of Canal Obturation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.” Journal of Endodontics. 33 : 96-105.1221473611010.17
(38) Takeda F, Harashima T, Kimura Y, Matsumoto K. 1999. “A Comparative Study of the Removal of Smear Layer by Three Endodontic Irrigants and Two Types of Laser.” International Endodontic Journal. 32 : 32-39.121140356026.05
(39) Kokkas AB, Boutsioukis AC, Vassiliadis LP, Stavrianos CK. 2004. “The Influence of the Smear Layer on Dentinal Tubule Penetration Depth by Three Different Root Canal Sealers: An In Vitro Study.” Journal of Endodontics. 30 : 100-02.118144261077.87
(40) Lottanti S, Gautschi H, Sener B, Zehnder M. 2009. “Effects of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic, Etidronic and Peracetic Acid Irrigation on Human Root Dentine and the Smear Layer.” International Endodontic Journal. 42 : 335-43.1171292371811.70
(41) Teixeira C, Felippe M, Felippe W. 2005. “The Effect of Application Time of EDTA and NaOCl on Intracanal Smear Layer Removal: An SEM Analysis.” International Endodontic Journal. 38 : 285-90.115141303088.21
(42) Sunde PT, Olsen I, Debelian GJ, Tronstad L. 2002. “Microbiota of Periapical Lesions Refractory to Endodontic Therapy.” Journal of Endodontics. 28 : 304-10.114116303066.71
(43) Peters LB, Wesselink PR, Moorer WR. “The Fate and the Role of Bacteria Left in Root Dentinal Tubules.” International Endodontic Journal. 1995; 28 : 95-99.114131278044.75
(44) Chavez De Paz LE, Dahlén G, Molander A, Möller Å, Bergenholtz G. “Bacteria Recovered from Teeth with Apical Periodontitis after Antimicrobial Endodontic Treatment.” International Endodontic Journal. 2003; 36 : 500-08.112120269077.00
(45) Vera J, Siqueira Jr JF, Ricucci D, Loghin S, Fernández N, Flores B, Cruz AG. “One-Versus Two-Visit Endodontic Treatment of Teeth with Apical Periodontitis: A Histobacteriologic Study.” Journal of Endodontics. 2012; 38 : 1040-52.1121212711316.00
(46) Noiri Y, Ehara A, Kawahara T, Takemura N, Ebisu S. “Participation of Bacterial Biofilms in Refractory and Chronic Periapical Periodontitis.” Journal of Endodontics. 2002; 28 : 679-83.10997272036.41
(47) Ando N, Hoshino E. “Predominant Obligate Anaerobes Invading the Deep Layers of Root Canal Dentine.” International Endodontic Journal. 1990; 23 : 20-27.108122273013.72
(48) Tronstad L, Barnett F, Cervone F. 1990. “Periapical Bacterial Plaque in Teeth Refractory to Endodontic Treatment.” Dental Traumatology. 6 : 73-77.107123315003.69
(49) Wittgow Jr WC, Sabiston Jr CB. 1975. “Microorganisms from Pulpal Chambers of Intact Teeth with Necrotic Pulps.” Journal of Endodontics. 1 : 168-71.103121230022.34
(50) O’Connell MS, Morgan LA, Beeler WJ, Baumgartner JC. 2000. “A Comparative Study of Smear Layer Removal Using Different Salts of EDTA.” Journal of Endodontics. 26 : 739-43.103109270065.42