Surface Characteristics and Their Influence on Osseointegration: A Scientometric Analysis with a Focus on Dental Implants.

Background: Surface roughness is a critical factor in implant technology, influencing osseointegration and biocompatibility. A thorough understanding of the research landscape is essential to track advancements, key contributors, and highlight emerging trends. Objective: To perform a scientometric analysis of research on surface roughness in implants, identifying trends, highly contributing institutions, collaboration networks, and emerging research areas. Methods: Data was collected from the Web of Science Core Collection using a structured search strategy focused on surface roughness and implant-related terms. Bibliometric techniques, including citation analysis, keyword co-occurrence mapping, and collaboration network visualization, were employed to analyze the dataset. Results: The analysis identified leading institutions, and highly cited publications in the field. Keyword trends indicated growing interest in 3D printing, novel biomaterials, and advanced surface modification techniques. Collaboration networks highlighted interdisciplinary engagement. Conclusion: While significant advancements have been made in understanding surface roughness in implant technology, future research should focus on long-term effects and standardized roughness parameters. Emerging technologies, such as additive manufacturing and bioengineered surfaces, present promising avenues for further innovation.