Elena Figuero

10.4k total citations · 5 hit papers
101 papers, 5.5k citations indexed

About

Elena Figuero is a scholar working on Periodontics, Oral Surgery and Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health. According to data from OpenAlex, Elena Figuero has authored 101 papers receiving a total of 5.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 64 papers in Periodontics, 48 papers in Oral Surgery and 20 papers in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health. Recurrent topics in Elena Figuero's work include Oral microbiology and periodontitis research (57 papers), Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes (34 papers) and Oral and gingival health research (17 papers). Elena Figuero is often cited by papers focused on Oral microbiology and periodontitis research (57 papers), Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes (34 papers) and Oral and gingival health research (17 papers). Elena Figuero collaborates with scholars based in Spain, United States and Switzerland. Elena Figuero's co-authors include Mariano Sanz, David Herrera, Ignacio Sanz‐Sánchez, Ignacio Sanz‐Martín, Conchita Martín, Antonio Bascones Martínez, Filippo Graziani, Ronald E. Jung, Daniel S. Thoma and Frank Schwarz and has published in prestigious journals such as PLoS ONE, International Journal of Molecular Sciences and Nutrients.

In The Last Decade

Elena Figuero

96 papers receiving 5.3k citations

Hit Papers

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Primary prevention of peri‐implantitis: Managing peri‐implant mucositis
    2015 427 citations Tord Berglundh, Jan Derks et al. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology profile →
  2. Surgical protocols for ridge preservation after tooth extraction. A systematic review
    2011 332 citations Fabio Vignoletti, Elena Figuero et al. Clinical Oral Implants Research profile →
  3. Effects of soft tissue augmentation procedures on peri‐implant health or disease: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
    2018 307 citations Daniel S. Thoma, Nadja Naenni et al. Clinical Oral Implants Research profile →
  4. Prevention and control of dental caries and periodontal diseases at individual and population level: consensus report of group 3 of joint EFP/ORCA workshop on the boundaries between caries and periodontal diseases
    2017 296 citations Juan Blanco, Elena Figuero et al. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology profile →
  5. Relevant domains, core outcome sets and measurements for implant dentistry clinical trials: The Implant Dentistry Core Outcome Set and Measurement (ID‐COSM) international consensus report
    2023 60 citations Maurizio S. Tonetti, Mariano Sanz et al. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Elena Figuero Spain 42 2.9k 2.6k 1.4k 1.1k 614 101 5.5k
Christof E. Dörfer Germany 43 2.3k 0.8× 3.1k 1.2× 916 0.6× 1.5k 1.4× 454 0.7× 172 6.5k
Eli E. Machtei Israel 39 2.5k 0.8× 2.7k 1.1× 1.3k 0.9× 618 0.6× 440 0.7× 136 5.2k
Cristiano Susin United States 47 2.1k 0.7× 3.4k 1.3× 1.3k 0.9× 600 0.6× 946 1.5× 159 6.3k
Nicole B. Arweiler Germany 43 2.2k 0.7× 2.7k 1.1× 1.7k 1.2× 944 0.9× 327 0.5× 108 5.2k
Björn Klinge Sweden 51 4.5k 1.5× 3.2k 1.3× 1.7k 1.2× 1.5k 1.4× 891 1.5× 182 8.0k
Dagmar Else Slot Netherlands 36 2.1k 0.7× 2.7k 1.0× 957 0.7× 794 0.8× 293 0.5× 103 4.6k
Peter Eickholz Germany 41 2.8k 1.0× 3.2k 1.2× 1.6k 1.1× 407 0.4× 321 0.5× 210 5.5k
Fawad Javed United States 51 3.6k 1.2× 3.6k 1.4× 946 0.7× 1.2k 1.1× 995 1.6× 270 8.4k
Leandro Chambrone Brazil 48 3.3k 1.1× 2.3k 0.9× 3.0k 2.0× 778 0.7× 429 0.7× 157 6.6k
Wim Coucke Belgium 39 2.5k 0.8× 1.3k 0.5× 505 0.3× 1.4k 1.3× 569 0.9× 149 5.3k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Elena Figuero

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Lima, Cristina, Ignacio Sanz‐Sánchez, Eduardo Montero, et al.. (2025). Clinical and Radiographic Performance of Two Distinct Sandblasted, Large‐Grit, Acid‐Etched Implant Surfaces: A Split‐Mouth Randomized Clinical Trial. Clinical Oral Implants Research. 37(2). 141–154.
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Lima, Cristina, Leire Virto, María José Marín, et al.. (2025). Early Microbiological and Immunological Parameters in Sandblasted, Large‐Grit Acid‐Etched Implant Surfaces: A Split Mouth Randomized Clinical Trial. Clinical Oral Implants Research. 37(2). 126–140. 1 indexed citations
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Chamorro, Cristina, Ana Ferrández-Montero, Leire Virto, et al.. (2025). Biological Characterization of 3D-Printed, Sintered Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds Obtained by Fused Filament Fabrication: An In Vitro Study. Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 16(10). 392–392.
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Spagnolo, Alessandra, et al.. (2025). In Vitro Infection of Human Macrophages with Porphyromonas gingivalis W83. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 26(3). 1054–1054. 1 indexed citations
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Figuero, Elena, Mervi Gürsoy, Virginie Monnet‐Corti, et al.. (2024). Domains, competences and learning outcomes for undergraduate education in periodontology. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology. 51(S27). 38–54. 3 indexed citations
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Molina, Ana, et al.. (2024). Association between periodontitis and cardiovascular risk in Spanish employed adults—The Workers' Oral Health study. Journal of Periodontal Research. 60(4). 340–349. 5 indexed citations
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Bueno, Jaime, Leire Virto, Eduardo Montero, et al.. (2024). Comparison of Micro‐CT and Morphometric Outcomes in a Modified Experimental Rat Model of Periodontitis. Journal of Periodontal Research. 60(4). 361–372.
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Figuero, Elena, Jorge Serrano, Nicole B. Arweiler, et al.. (2023). Supra and subgingival application of antiseptics or antibiotics during periodontal therapy. Periodontology 2000. 14 indexed citations
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Tonetti, Maurizio S., Mariano Sanz, Gustavo Ávila‐Ortiz, et al.. (2023). Relevant domains, core outcome sets and measurements for implant dentistry clinical trials: The Implant Dentistry Core Outcome Set and Measurement (ID‐COSM) international consensus report. Clinical Oral Implants Research. 34(S25). 4–21. 45 indexed citations
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Martín‐Hernández, David, Leire Virto, María José Marín, et al.. (2023). Neuroinflammation related to the blood–brain barrier and sphingosine‐1‐phosphate in a pre‐clinical model of periodontal diseases and depression in rats. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology. 50(5). 642–656. 18 indexed citations
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Tonetti, Maurizio S., Mariano Sanz, Gustavo Ávila‐Ortiz, et al.. (2023). Relevant domains, core outcome sets and measurements for implant dentistry clinical trials: The Implant Dentistry Core Outcome Set and Measurement (ID‐COSM) international consensus report. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology. 50(S25). 5–21. 60 indexed citations breakdown →
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Sanz, Mariano, Frank Schwarz, David Herrera, et al.. (2022). Importance of keratinized mucosa around dental implants: Consensus report of group 1 of the DGI/SEPA/Osteology Workshop. Clinical Oral Implants Research. 33(S23). 47–55. 44 indexed citations
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Figuero, Elena, Ignacio Sanz‐Sánchez, Juan Carlos Llodrá, et al.. (2021). Peri‐implant radiographic bone level and associated factors in Spain. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology. 48(6). 805–815. 3 indexed citations
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Romandini, Mario, Giacomo Baima, Georgios N. Antonoglou, et al.. (2020). Periodontitis, Edentulism, and Risk of Mortality: A Systematic Review with Meta-analyses. Journal of Dental Research. 100(1). 37–49. 148 indexed citations
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Sánchez, María C., et al.. (2020). Antimicrobial Activity of EPA and DHA against Oral Pathogenic Bacteria Using an In Vitro Multi-Species Subgingival Biofilm Model. Nutrients. 12(9). 2812–2812. 26 indexed citations
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Núñez, Javier, Fabio Vignoletti, Silvia Santamaría Santamaría, et al.. (2020). Periodontal regeneration using a xenogeneic bone substitute seeded with autologous periodontal ligament‐derived mesenchymal stem cells: A 12‐month quasi‐randomized controlled pilot clinical trial. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology. 47(11). 1391–1402. 61 indexed citations
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Sánchez, María C., Begoña Bartolomé, Elena Figuero, et al.. (2020). New Evidences of Antibacterial Effects of Cranberry Against Periodontal Pathogens. Foods. 9(2). 246–246. 25 indexed citations
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Sánchez, María C., Adelaida Esteban‐Fernández, Begoña Bartolomé, et al.. (2019). Antimicrobial activity of red wine and oenological extracts against periodontal pathogens in a validated oral biofilm model. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 19(1). 145–145. 30 indexed citations
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Thoma, Daniel S., Nadja Naenni, Elena Figuero, et al.. (2018). Effects of soft tissue augmentation procedures on peri‐implant health or disease: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Clinical Oral Implants Research. 29(S15). 32–49. 307 indexed citations breakdown →
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Figuero, Elena, et al.. (2010). Gingival changes during pregnancy: I. Influence of hormonal variations on clinical and immunological parameters. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology. 37(3). 220–229. 79 indexed citations

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