Gunnar Rölla

10.9k total citations · 2 hit papers
248 papers, 9.1k citations indexed

About

Gunnar Rölla is a scholar working on Periodontics, Oral Surgery and Orthodontics. According to data from OpenAlex, Gunnar Rölla has authored 248 papers receiving a total of 9.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 148 papers in Periodontics, 55 papers in Oral Surgery and 51 papers in Orthodontics. Recurrent topics in Gunnar Rölla's work include Oral microbiology and periodontitis research (112 papers), Dental Health and Care Utilization (59 papers) and Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions (40 papers). Gunnar Rölla is often cited by papers focused on Oral microbiology and periodontitis research (112 papers), Dental Health and Care Utilization (59 papers) and Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions (40 papers). Gunnar Rölla collaborates with scholars based in Norway, United States and Netherlands. Gunnar Rölla's co-authors include B. Øgaard, Per Gjermo, J. Arends, Erik Saxegaard, P. Bonesvoll, Bjørn Øgaard, Birte Melsen, Pål Barkvoll, Torleif Sönju and LEIV FLÖTRA and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Infection and Immunity and Journal of Dental Research.

In The Last Decade

Gunnar Rölla

243 papers receiving 8.4k citations

Hit Papers

Orthodontic appliances and enamel demineralization 1971 2026 1989 2007 1988 1971 100 200 300 400 500
What are hit papers?

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. Orthodontic appliances and enamel demineralization
    1988 553 citations B. Øgaard, Gunnar Rölla et al. profile →
  2. Side effects of chlorhexidine mouth washes
    1971 454 citations Gunnar Rölla et al. European Journal Of Oral Sciences profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Gunnar Rölla Norway 48 6.0k 3.3k 2.1k 1.1k 764 248 9.1k
Bente Nyvad Denmark 43 5.9k 1.0× 2.5k 0.8× 2.2k 1.1× 978 0.9× 214 0.3× 89 8.4k
J.M. ten Cate Netherlands 57 6.6k 1.1× 6.2k 1.9× 3.0k 1.5× 625 0.5× 964 1.3× 222 11.5k
Jaime Aparecido Cury Brazil 60 6.6k 1.1× 4.9k 1.5× 2.0k 1.0× 482 0.4× 1.9k 2.4× 328 11.9k
Domenick T. Zero United States 52 5.4k 0.9× 5.1k 1.6× 2.6k 1.2× 501 0.4× 604 0.8× 144 8.9k
Marisa Maltz Brazil 37 4.0k 0.7× 2.4k 0.7× 2.1k 1.0× 359 0.3× 146 0.2× 139 6.1k
Peter Lingström Sweden 35 3.0k 0.5× 1.4k 0.4× 848 0.4× 553 0.5× 276 0.4× 169 4.6k
W.M. Edgar United Kingdom 36 2.1k 0.4× 1.5k 0.4× 828 0.4× 887 0.8× 242 0.3× 117 3.8k
Eva Söderling Finland 42 2.7k 0.4× 1.1k 0.3× 1.0k 0.5× 784 0.7× 86 0.1× 196 5.1k
Kauko K. Mäkinen Finland 45 2.8k 0.5× 592 0.2× 431 0.2× 919 0.8× 126 0.2× 227 5.7k
Vita Mačhiulskienė Lithuania 25 3.5k 0.6× 1.5k 0.4× 1.5k 0.7× 416 0.4× 108 0.1× 49 4.8k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Gunnar Rölla

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Gunnar Rölla

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Skaare, Anne B., Gunnar Rölla, & Pål Barkvoll. (1997). The influence of triclosan, zinc or propylene glycol on oral mucosa exposed to sodium lauryl sulphate. European Journal Of Oral Sciences. 105(5). 527–533. 20 indexed citations
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Rölla, Gunnar & Jan Eirik Ellingsen. (1994). Clinical effects and possible mechanisms of action of stannous fluoride.. PubMed. 44(1 Suppl 1). 99–105. 19 indexed citations
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Ellingsen, Jan Eirik & Gunnar Rölla. (1994). Dental plaque inhibition by a combination of triclosan and polydimethylsiloxane (silicone oil). European Journal Of Oral Sciences. 102(1). 26–30. 9 indexed citations
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Rölla, Gunnar, et al.. (1993). Effects of oral rinsing with triclosan and sodium lauryl sulfate on dental plaque formation: a pilot study. European Journal Of Oral Sciences. 101(4). 192–195. 69 indexed citations
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Rölla, Gunnar, et al.. (1993). Adaptation of dental plaque to sorbitol after 3 months' exposure to chewing gum. European Journal Of Oral Sciences. 101(2). 84–86. 4 indexed citations
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Embery, G. & Gunnar Rölla. (1992). Clinical and biological aspects of dentifrices. Oxford University Press eBooks. 141 indexed citations
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Rölla, Gunnar, et al.. (1991). Deposition of alkali‐soluble fluoride on enamel surface with or without pellicle. European Journal Of Oral Sciences. 99(2). 96–99. 11 indexed citations
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Rykke, Morten & Gunnar Rölla. (1990). Effect of two organic phosphonates on protein adsorption in vitro and on pellicle formation in vivo. European Journal Of Oral Sciences. 98(6). 486–496. 6 indexed citations
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Rykke, Morten & Gunnar Rölla. (1990). Effect of silicone oil on protein adsorption to hydroxyapatite in vitro and on pellicle formation in vivo. European Journal Of Oral Sciences. 98(5). 401–411. 25 indexed citations
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Svatun, Bjarne, et al.. (1990). Six‐month study of the effect of a dentifrice containing zinc citrate and triclosan on plaque, gingival health, and calculus. European Journal Of Oral Sciences. 98(4). 301–304. 47 indexed citations
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Spak, C.-J., et al.. (1990). Fluoride Administration during Enamel Formation and Its Effect on Dental Caries in Rats (Short Communication). Caries Research. 24(5). 356–358. 3 indexed citations
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Giertsen, Elin, Anne Aamdal Scheie, & Gunnar Rölla. (1989). Antimicrobial and antiplaque effects of a chlorhexidine and Triton X‐100 combination. European Journal Of Oral Sciences. 97(3). 233–241. 9 indexed citations
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Øgaard, B., Gunnar Rölla, & J. Arends. (1988). In vivo Progress of Enamel and Root Surface Lesions under Plaque as a Function of Time. Caries Research. 22(5). 302–305. 68 indexed citations
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Rykke, Morten, Gunnar Rölla, & Torleif Sönju. (1988). Effect of pyrophosphate on protein adsorption to hydroxyapatite in vitro and on pellicle formation in vivo. European Journal Of Oral Sciences. 96(6). 517–522. 28 indexed citations
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Saxegaard, Erik, F. Lagerlöf, & Gunnar Rölla. (1988). Dissolution of calcium fluoride in human saliva. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 46(6). 355–359. 24 indexed citations
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Lagerlöf, F., Jan Ekstrand, & Gunnar Rölla. (1988). Effect of fluoride addition on ionized calcium in salivary sediment and in saliva. European Journal Of Oral Sciences. 96(5). 399–404. 29 indexed citations
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Scheie, Anne A. & Gunnar Rölla. (1986). Cell-Free Glucosyltransferase in Saliva (Short Communication). Caries Research. 20(4). 344–348. 13 indexed citations
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Rölla, Gunnar. (1977). Formation of dental integuments--some basic chemical considerations.. Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich). 1(6). 241–51. 53 indexed citations
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Sönju, Torleif & Gunnar Rölla. (1972). Pellicle formation on mylar strips and other artificial surfaces.. PubMed. 20–1. 9 indexed citations
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Rölla, Gunnar, et al.. (1969). Selective adsorption of an acidic glycoprotein from human saliva to tooth surfaces.. PubMed. 8–9. 5 indexed citations

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