ABSTRACT

Image-guided implant planning and surgery is a field that integrates digital planning with three-dimensional imaging techniques for the rehabilitation of missing teeth. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the scientific productivity, conceptual structure, research trends, and thematic evolution of the radiology-focused scientific literature on image-guided implant planning and surgery using bibliometric analysis methods. The dataset was compiled from articles and review papers published in English between 2005 and 2025 in the Web of Science Core Collection database. A total of 424 publications were analyzed using the bibliometrix package through R, RStudio, and Biblioshiny. Annual scientific production, trend topics analysis, keywords co-occurrence network analysis, thematic map analysis, and thematic evolution analysis were performed. The findings demonstrated an increasing trend in scientific production, with a marked acceleration after 2018. The highest scientific output was observed in 2025. Digital planning technologies, cone-beam computed tomography, and dynamic navigation systems were identified as the principal research topics in this field. The thematic evolution analysis revealed that early studies primarily focused on computer-assisted surgery and three-dimensional imaging technologies, whereas more recent research has shifted toward implant placement accuracy and dynamic navigation systems. In conclusion, scientific production in the field of image-guided implant planning and surgery has increased substantially in recent years, and research trends have evolved toward digital technologies and real-time navigation systems.

KEYWORDS

Bibliometric analysis, Computer-assisted implant surgery, Cone-beam computed tomography, Dental implant, Dynamic navigation, Guided implant surgery.

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Cite this article

KAYA, M. S. (2026). Image-Guided Implant Planning and Surgery: A Radiology-Focused Bibliometric Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH & MEDICAL RESEARCH, 5(7), 609-615. https://doi.org/10.58806/ijhmr.2026.v5i7n05