Iranian Endodontic Journal

Vol. 7 No. 3 (2012)

Review of High Level Endodontic Research in PubMed Index Journals from Iran

Iranian Endodontic Journal, Vol. 7 No. 3 (2012), 28 July 2012 , Page 109-114
https://doi.org/10.22037/iej.v7i3.3413

Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate patents as well as high level researches including systematic reviews/meta-analyses and randomized controlled clinical trials (RCT) published in scientific journals by Iranians endodontic.

Materials and Methods: The study started with targeted searches of PubMed as well as World Intellectual Property Organization and United State Patent and Trademark Office.

Results: There were 4 filed/granted patents, 2 systematic reviews/meta-analyses and 25 RCTs. Patents were related to endodontic/dental (bio)materials. Performing a topic sorting, 15 RCTs were about vital pulp therapy and 8 about anesthesia and pain. More than 55% of these articles originated from three University of Medical Sciences: Shahid Beheshti (22.2%), Kerman (18.5%) and Mashad (14.8%).

Conclusion: Vital pulp therapy was the most important topic amongst endodontic high level evidence articles.

How to Cite

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Eghbal MJ, Torabzadeh H. Review of High Level Endodontic Research in PubMed Index Journals from Iran. Iran Endod J [Internet]. 2012 Jul. 21 [cited 2026 Jul. 8];7(3):109-14. Available from: https://journals.sbmu.ac.ir/iej/article/view/3413
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