International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is one of the leading journals in oral and maxillofacial surgery in the world.

The Journal publishes papers of the highest scientific merit and widest possible scope on work in oral and maxillofacial surgery and supporting specialties.

The Journal is divided into sections, ensuring every aspect of oral and maxillofacial surgery is covered fully through a range of invited review articles, leading clinical and research articles, technical notes, abstracts, case reports and others.

The sections include: • Congenital and craniofacial deformities • Orthognathic Surgery/Aesthetic facial surgery • Trauma • TMJ disorders • Head and neck oncology • Reconstructive surgery • Implantology/Dentoalveolar surgery • Clinical Pathology • Oral Medicine • Research and emerging technologies.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.7
2024	2.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6239

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1690

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.847

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	120

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Dentistry and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A classification of the edentulous jaws

  Citation: 995

  Authors: J.I., R.A.

• Cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) imaging of the oral and maxillofacial region: A systematic review of the literature

  Citation: 624

  Authors: W., J., G.R.J.

• Evaluation of survival and success rates of dental implants reported in longitudinal studies with a follow-up period of at least 10 years: a systematic review

  Citation: 523

  Authors: V., L.A. da C., V.F., E. dos S.P.

• Osteoradionecrosis of the jaws as a side effect of radiotherapy of head and neck tumour patients—a report of a thirty year retrospective review

  Citation: 386

  Authors: T., T., U., A.

• Novel maxillary reconstruction with ectopic bone formation by GMP adipose stem cells

  Citation: 368

  Authors: K., B., J., J., C., R., S., R.

• Marginal tissue reactions at osseointegrated titanium fixtures

  Citation: 355

  Authors: R., U., B., P-I., J., B., L.

• The prognostic implications of the surgical margin in oral squamous cell carcinoma

  Citation: 314

  Authors: D.N, J.S, S.N, E.D, J.A

• Contemporary views on dry socket (alveolar osteitis): a clinical appraisal of standardization, aetiopathogenesis and management: a critical review

  Citation: 295

  Authors: I.R.

• Criteria for trismus in head and neck oncology

  Citation: 292

  Authors: P.U., P.M., J.L.N.

• Salivary gland neoplasms in oral and maxillofacial regions: a 23-year retrospective study of 6982 cases in an eastern Chinese population

  Citation: 290

  Authors: Z., L., L., Y., J.

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