The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants
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Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants · Jan 2012
Trends in funding, internationalization, and types of study for original articles published in five implant-related journals between 2005 and 2009.
The aims of this study were to evaluate the trends in funding, geographic origin, and study types of original articles in the dental implant literature and to investigate the relationships among these factors. ⋯ Almost half of the original dental implant articles were funded. The trend toward internationalization of authorship was evident. A strong association was observed between funding and geographic origin and between funding and study type. Most studies in North America and Europe were clinical studies and supported by industry, whereas a greater proportion of studies in Asia and South America were in vitro or animal studies funded through government resources.