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A Comprehensive Analysis of Theses in Prosthodontics in Türkiye: A Bibliometric Study

Protetik Diş Tedavisi Alanında Türkiye’de Yapılan Tezlerin Kapsamlı Analizi: Bibliyometrik Bir Çalışma

Sevgi Öğüt(KAHRAMANMARAŞ SÜTÇÜ İMAM ÜNİVERSİTESİ, DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-6785-3089
Gökçe Keçeci(KAHRAMANMARAS SUTCU IMAM UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF DENTISTRY)0000-0002-4180-4289
Beste Çetin(KAHRAMANMARAS SUTCU IMAM UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF DENTISTRY)0000-0002-5109-7987
Pages
39–45
Publication Date
2026-04-29
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Conclusion The results indicate that a materials-focused and laboratory-oriented research profile in Prosthodontics is increasingly being shaped under the guidance of senior academics.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objectives This study aimed to examine the distribution of theses published in the Department of Prosthodontics in the National Thesis Center of Türkiye between 2015 and 2025 according to year, university, thesis type, subject, methodology and academic titles of the supervisors using bibliometric analysis and to evaluate the current status and development trends of postgraduate research in the field.
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Key Findings & Data:Material and Methods Doctoral and specialty theses completed in the field of Department of Prosthodontics between 2015 and 2025 and publicly accessible in the National Thesis Center of Türkiye were included in the study.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion The results indicate that a materials-focused and laboratory-oriented research profile in Prosthodontics is increasingly being shaped under the guidance of senior academics.
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Objectives This study aimed to examine the distribution of theses published in the Department of Prosthodontics in the National Thesis Center of Türkiye between 2015 and 2025 according to year, university, thesis type, subject, methodology and academic titles of the supervisors using bibliometric analysis and to evaluate the current status and development trends of postgraduate research in the field. Material and Methods Doctoral and specialty theses completed in the field of Department of Prosthodontics between 2015 and 2025 and publicly accessible in the National Thesis Center of Türkiye were included in the study. Results A total of 1203 theses were completed in the field of prosthodontics between 2015 and 2025. Of these, 741 (61.60%) were specialty theses and 462 (38.40%) were doctoral theses. The year with the highest thesis production was 2022 (15.30%), while the lowest was 2016 (4.41%). The majority of theses were conducted at state universities (91.36%), whereas 8.64% were completed at foundation universities. In vitro studies constituted the majority of theses (84.05). When the subject distribution was examined, it was observed that dental materials and laboratory processes (23.36%), implant and implant-supported prosthetic applications (19.20%) and cementation and adhesive systems (14.96%) were the most frequently studied topics. In terms of the academic title of the supervisors, professors were found to be in the majority. In addition, 65.75% of the theses were prepared by female researchers. Conclusion The results indicate that a materials-focused and laboratory-oriented research profile in Prosthodontics is increasingly being shaped under the guidance of senior academics.

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Amaç Bu çalışma, 2015-2025 yılları arasında Türkiye Ulusal Tez Merkezi'nde Protetik Diş Tedavisi Anabilim Dalı'nda tamamlanan tezlerin yıl, üniversite, tez türü, konu başlığı, metodoloji ve danışmanların akademik unvanlarına göre dağılımını bibliyometrik analiz kullanarak incelemeyi ve alandaki lisansüstü araştırmaların mevcut durumunu ve gelişim eğilimlerini değerlendirmeyi amaçlamıştır. Gereç ve Yöntemler Çalışmaya, 2015-2025 yılları arasında Protetik Diş Tedavisi Anabilim Dalı'nda tamamlanmış ve Türkiye Ulusal Tez Merkezi'nde kamuya açık olarak erişilebilen doktora ve uzmanlık tezleri dahil edilmiştir. Bulgular 2015-2025 yılları arasında Protetik Diş Tedavisi Anabilim Dalı’nda toplam 1203 tez tamamlanmıştır. Bu te zlerin 741’i (%61.6) uzmanlık tezi, 462’si (%38.4) doktora tezidir. En yüksek tez üretimi 2022 yılında (%15.3) gerçekleşirken, en düşük üretim 2016 yılında (%4.41) saptanmıştır. Tezlerin büyük çoğunluğu devlet üniversitelerinde (%91.36) yürütülmüş, vakıf üniversitelerinde tamamlanan tezlerin oranı %8.64 olmuştur. Tezlerin çoğunu in vitro çalışmalar (%84.05) oluşturmuştur. Konu dağılımı incelendiğinde, dental materyaller ve laboratuvar süreçleri, implant ve implant destekli protetik uygulamalar ile simantasyon ve adeziv sistemlerin en sık çalışılan başlıklar olduğu görülmüştür. Danışmanların akademik unvanlarına göre dağılımında ise profesörlerin çoğunlukta olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca, tezlerin %65.75’i kadın araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanmıştır. Sonuç Protetik diş hekimliği alanında materyal odaklı ve laboratuvar ağırlıklı bir araştırma profilinin, kıdemli akademisyenler rehberliğinde giderek güçlendiğini göstermektedir.

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Öğüt, S., Keçeci, G., Çetin, B. (2026). A Comprehensive Analysis of Theses in Prosthodontics in Türkiye: A Bibliometric Study. Akdeniz Diş Hekimliği Dergisi, Cilt: 5 Sayı: 1, 39–45. https://doi.org/10.62268/add.1887009

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