BIBLIOMETRICS OF CALCIUM PHOSPHATE UTILISATION IN DENTISTRY

Abstract

Calcium phosphates (CaPs) are frequently implemented in bone tissue engineering, especially in orthopaedics and dentistry, due to the resemblance of their inorganic constituent with bone or dental tissue. They have excellent biocompatibility, osseointegration and osteoconduction properties. The compounds are also widely available in nature and biological systems. Despite their excellent properties, various mechanical and physical factors affect their cell adhesion, proliferation, and bioactivity. Different applications have been highlighted such as synthesis techniques, coatings and composite scaffolds to utilise the bioactive characteristics of CaP in tissue engineering. A systemic data search was initiated using the “Article title, Abstract, and Keywords” search category of Scopus database to retrieve the original articles published in this field. With the aid of Scopus database and VOS Viewer software, the most contributing authors, countries, institution were retrieved. The most cited publication, publication year, and keyword co-occurrence network analysis facilitate the significant research focus and trends. This bibliometrics approach aims to quantify and analytically evaluate the research efficiency contributed in this specific area to the scientific community and reviews the substantial research trends of calcium phosphate application in dentistry.