R.Z. LeGeros

2.3k total citations · 1 hit paper
17 papers, 1.8k citations indexed

About

R.Z. LeGeros is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Oral Surgery and Rheumatology. According to data from OpenAlex, R.Z. LeGeros has authored 17 papers receiving a total of 1.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 7 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 5 papers in Oral Surgery and 3 papers in Rheumatology. Recurrent topics in R.Z. LeGeros's work include Bone Tissue Engineering Materials (7 papers), Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes (3 papers) and Dental materials and restorations (2 papers). R.Z. LeGeros is often cited by papers focused on Bone Tissue Engineering Materials (7 papers), Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes (3 papers) and Dental materials and restorations (2 papers). R.Z. LeGeros collaborates with scholars based in United States, Japan and France. R.Z. LeGeros's co-authors include Xiupeng Wang, M. Okazaki, Xia Li, Yu Sogo, Atsuo Ito, Ramin Rohanizadeh, M.E.J. Curzon, Regina Kijkowska, Melvin L. Munar and S. Matsuya and has published in prestigious journals such as Acta Biomaterialia, Journal of Dental Research and Calcified Tissue International.

In The Last Decade

R.Z. LeGeros

17 papers receiving 1.7k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

Calcium phosphates in oral biology and medicine.

1991 1.2k citations R.Z. LeGeros PubMed profile →

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John P. LeGeros United States

M.S. Tung United States

Edith M. Carlisle United States

Naomi Eidelman United States

J. Takahashi Japan

Étienne F. Brès France

Masaru Akao Japan

R. Kumar Singapore

Luis M. Rodríguez‐Lorenzo Spain

N. C. Blumenthal United States

John P. LeGeros United States

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492 ×1.1

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358 ×1.2

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Countries citing papers authored by R.Z. LeGeros

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Fields of papers citing papers by R.Z. LeGeros

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of R.Z. LeGeros

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17 of 17 papers shown

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Li, Xia, Atsuo Ito, Yu Sogo, Xiupeng Wang, & R.Z. LeGeros. (2008). Solubility of Mg-containing β-tricalcium phosphate at 25°C. Acta Biomaterialia. 5(1). 508–517. 86 indexed citations

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Takeuchi, Ayumu, K. Udoh, S. Matsuya, et al.. (2008). Fabrication of macroporous carbonate apatite foam by hydrothermal conversion of α‐tricalcium phosphate in carbonate solutions. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 87A(4). 957–963. 61 indexed citations

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Weiss, Pierre, Dindo Q. Mijares, John P. LeGeros, et al.. (2005). Surface characterization of Calcium Phosphate Ceramics used in an Injectable Bone substitute.. 1 indexed citations

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LeGeros, R.Z.. (2001). Formation and transformation of calcium phosphates: relevance to vascular calcification. Zeitschrift für Kardiologie. 90(15). III116–III124. 100 indexed citations

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Ryan, Lawrence M., Herman S. Cheung, R.Z. LeGeros, et al.. (1999). Cellular Responses to Whitlockite. Calcified Tissue International. 65(5). 374–377. 27 indexed citations

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Rohanizadeh, Ramin, R.Z. LeGeros, Pierre Weiss, Jean‐Michel Bouler, & G. Daculsi. (1999). ULTRASTRUCTURAL STUDY OF INTERACTION BETWEEN Ca-P CERAMIC AND POLYMER IN A NEW INJECTABLE BONE SUBSTITUTE (IBS). 433–436. 1 indexed citations

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LeGeros, R.Z., et al.. (1999). Zinc effect on the in vitro formation of calcium phosphates: relevance to clinical inhibition of calculus formation.. PubMed. 12(2). 65–71. 78 indexed citations

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Okazaki, M., et al.. (1999). BIOCOMPATIBILITY OF CO₃APATITE PREPARATIONS WITH SOLUBILITY GRADIENTS. 337–340. 1 indexed citations

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Takagi, T., Tomoko Ogasawara, J Tagami, et al.. (1998). pH and Carbonate Levels in Developing Enamel. Connective Tissue Research. 38(1-4). 181–187. 26 indexed citations

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Wieliczka, D. M., Paulette Spencer, & R.Z. LeGeros. (1996). Surface Spectroscopy of Apatitic Materials: Limitations and Concerns. Journal of Dental Research. 75(11). 1865–1870. 9 indexed citations

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Okazaki, M. & R.Z. LeGeros. (1996). Properties of Heterogeneous Apatites Containing Magnesium, Fluoride, and Carbonate. Advances in Dental Research. 10(2). 252–259. 19 indexed citations

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Okazaki, M. & R.Z. LeGeros. (1992). Crystallographic and chemical properties of Mg-containing apatites before and after suspension in solutions.. PubMed. 5(2). 103–8. 15 indexed citations

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LeGeros, R.Z.. (1991). Calcium phosphates in oral biology and medicine.. PubMed. 15. 1–201. 1200 indexed citations breakdown →

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LeGeros, R.Z.. (1985). Preparation of octacalcium phosphate (OCP): A direct fast method. Calcified Tissue International. 37(2). 194–197. 134 indexed citations

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LeGeros, R.Z., Regina Kijkowska, & John P. LeGeros. (1984). Formation and transformation of octacalcium phosphate, OCP: a preliminary report.. PubMed. 1771–7. 25 indexed citations

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LeGeros, R.Z., et al.. (1983). In vitro formation of dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, CaHPO4 . 2H2O (DCPD).. PubMed. 407–18. 15 indexed citations

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LeGeros, R.Z., et al.. (1976). The effect of some trace elements on the lattice parameters of human and synthetic apatites. Calcified Tissue International. 22(S1). 362–367. 36 indexed citations

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