In 2023, the total number of top-cited scientific publications in Orthodontics in Italy was 12. With the forecasts indicating progressive growth from 2024 onwards, values are expected to rise to 12.75 publications in 2024 and to 14.6 by 2028. This translates to a consistent year-on-year increase in the number of top-cited publications, with annual growth: 3.76% in 2025 over 2024, 3.55% in 2026 over 2025, 3.36% in 2027 over 2026, and 3.11% in 2028 over 2027. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years comes to approximately 3.45%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Increasing collaboration between Italian institutions and international research bodies, boosting citation chances.
- The integration of tech-driven methodologies such as AI and machine learning in dental research.
- A potential surge in orthodontics-specific funding and resources, enhancing research outputs.
