Background and Aim: This study aims to conduct acomprehensive bibliometric analysis of scientific publicationsthat employ magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the evaluationof the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), highlighting researchtrends, influential contributors, and thematic evolution over time.Materials and Methods: A systematic search was performedin the Web of Science Core Collection database to identifyresearch articles focusing on MRI and TMJ. The search included allpublications up to 2024, filtered by document type. Bibliometricindicators such as publication year, citation counts, contributingcountries, authors, institutions, journals, and keyword frequencywere analyzed. Data were processed using the Bibliometrixpackage in R and visualized through Excel and VOSviewer.Results: A total of 1,852 articles published between 1985and 2024 were included. The annual publication rate showeda steady increase, with a sharp rise after 2010. The mostproductive countries were the United States, Japan, and China,while institutions like Shanghai Jiao Tong University and theUniversity of Rochester had the highest output. Keywordclustering revealed three dominant research themes: diagnosticimaging, disc displacement and surgical interventions, andsystemic/paediatric associations. Despite the growing volumeof research, notable gaps persist in standardization andinternational collaboration.Conclusion: MRI continues to play a pivotal role in TMJ research.This bibliometric analysis provides valuable insights into thedevelopment and status of the field, identifies critical gaps,and suggests future directions emphasizing standardization,interdisciplinary research, and technological integration.
Muhammed Enes Naralan (Fri,) studied this question.
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