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This bibliometric study aimed to assess the scientific output of Scopus-indexed articles on temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment, highlighting research trends, key authors, keywords and influential patterns. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in the Scopus database from January 2014 to Au-gust 2024. Results The search retrieved 621 articles; after excluding those not related to TMD treatment, 220 were analyzed. The main topics were treatment types and classifications of TMD. The journal contributing the most scientific content was the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The leading institutions in this field were three universities from Brazil. Conclusions The analysis reveals a steady increase in publications related to TMD treatment. These findings describe publication patterns rather than clinical efficacy or quality of evidence. 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We have carefully revised the manuscript in accordance with all the comments provided. In particular, we improved language clarity and consistency throughout the text, corrected terminology and factual inaccuracies, revised statements that could be interpreted as causal or clinically overreaching, expanded the limitations section, and strengthened the bibliometric analysis by incorporating citation-based indicators, including average citations per article, annual citation trends, and the most cited articles in the dataset. We also added brief explanations of technical bibliometric terms where appropriate to improve accessibility for a broader readership. Below, we provide a point-by-point response to the reviewer's main observations. \n<b>Comment 1:<\/b> \n<i>Regarding accessibility, the manuscript is partly written in accessible language. While suitable for a specialist dental or bibliometric audience, it contains technical terminology (e.g., co-occurrence networks, H-index, quartile ranking) that may not be clear to broader readers. In addition, there are grammatical inconsistencies and terminology errors (e.g., \u201cCrusader\u201d instead of \u201cCrossover\u201d) that reduce clarity. The authors should define technical terms at first mention and undertake professional language editing.<\/i> \n<b>Response:<\/b> Thank you for this important observation. We have thoroughly revised the manuscript to improve language clarity, consistency, and readability. Terminology errors were corrected, including the replacement of \u201cCrusader\u201d with \u201cCrossover\u201d in Table 1. In addition, technical bibliometric terms such as co-occurrence networks, H-index, and quartile ranking are now briefly explained at first mention to make the manuscript more accessible to non-specialist readers. The text was also carefully edited to correct grammatical inconsistencies and improve overall flow. \n<b>Comment 2:<\/b> \n<i>Regarding the conclusions, they are partly appropriate. The descriptive findings (e.g., increase in publication volume, dominance of conservative treatments) are supported by the data. However, some conclusions extend beyond what bibliometric analysis can support. Increased publication numbers do not necessarily indicate scientific progress or improved treatment protocols. The manuscript should avoid causal interpretations and limit conclusions strictly to publication trends rather than clinical effectiveness or quality of evidence.<\/i> \n<i>Revise the conclusions to avoid causal or clinical overreach and ensure they remain within the scope of bibliometric analysis.<\/i> \n<b>Response:<\/b> We agree with the reviewer and thank you for highlighting this important issue. The Abstract, Discussion, and Conclusion sections were revised to avoid causal or clinical overinterpretation. We now explicitly state that the findings describe publication patterns and bibliometric trends, rather than clinical efficacy, therapeutic superiority, or quality of evidence. Statements implying scientific or clinical progress were removed or reformulated to remain within the proper scope of bibliometric analysis. \n<b>Comment 3:<\/b> \n<i>Correct factual inaccuracies and terminology errors.<\/i> \n<b>Response:<\/b> Thank you. We reviewed the manuscript carefully and corrected factual and terminology-related issues identified during revision. This included typographical and wording corrections, standardization of terminology, correction of institutional names, and refinement of bibliometric expressions to improve scientific precision. \n<b>Comment 4:<\/b> \n<i>Improve language clarity and consistency through thorough editing.<\/i> \n<b>Response:<\/b> Thank you. We performed a comprehensive language review across the manuscript to improve clarity, grammar, sentence structure, and consistency of terminology. We also simplified several sentences and refined transitions between sections to make the text more readable. \n<b>Comment 5:<\/b> \n<i>Expand the limitations section to discuss database restriction (Scopus only), search strategy constraints, and potential indexing bias.<\/i> \n<b>Response:<\/b> We appreciate this suggestion and have expanded the Limitations section accordingly. The revised now manuscript explicitly acknowledges the exclusive use of the Scopus database, the possibility that some relevant studies indexed only in other databases may have been missed, the constraints associated with the selected search terms and filters, and the potential indexing bias related to database coverage. We also retained the limitations associated with self-citation exclusion and the time lag in citation accumulation and database indexing. \n<b>Comment 6:<\/b> \n<i>Strengthen the bibliometric analysis by including citation-based indicators (e.g., total citations, most cited articles, average citations per year) to support claims of influence and impact.<\/i> \n<b>Response:<\/b> Thank you for this valuable recommendation. We have strengthened the bibliometric analysis by incorporating citation-based indicators into the Results and Discussion sections. Specifically, we added the overall average citations per article, the annual trend of citation averages, and a description of the most cited articles in the dataset. We also included a new figure showing the longitudinal trend of annual citation averages and discussed these findings in the context of citation lag and bibliometric visibility. These additions provide a more robust assessment of scientific visibility and influence within the analyzed literature.  \n<b>Final response<\/b> We are grateful for the reviewer's thoughtful comments, which significantly improved the rigor, clarity, and interpretive precision of the manuscript. We believe that the revised version now better reflects the scope and contribution of a bibliometric study and addresses all concerns raised.","URL":"https:\/\/f1000research.com\/articles\/15-296\/v3#referee-comment-15609","order":1,"name":"referee-comment-15609","label":"Referee Comment","group":{"name":"article-reports","label":"Article Reports"}},{"value":"10.5256\/f1000research.197547.r469894, Brender Leonan-Silva, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, 26 Mar 2026, version 2, indexed","URL":"https:\/\/f1000research.com\/articles\/15-296\/v2#referee-response-469894","order":2,"name":"referee-response-469894","label":"Referee Report","group":{"name":"article-reports","label":"Article Reports"}},{"value":"<b>Franz Tito Coronel-Zubiate<\/b>; \n<i>Posted: 29 Mar 2026<\/i>; We would like to thank the reviewer for their constructive and insightful comments. We have carefully revised the manuscript in accordance with the suggestions provided, with the aim of improving clarity, methodological transparency, and the overall scientific quality of the study. Below, we provide a point-by-point response to each comment. \n<b>Comment 1:<\/b> \n<i>Introduction The Introduction remains overly descriptive, with excessive detail on individual therapies. It should be more concise and focused on justifying the bibliometric analysis. Additionally, TMD etiology should be described as multifactorial and biopsychosocial (without \u201cprobably\u201d).<\/i> \n<b>Response:<\/b> We thank the reviewer for this important observation. The Introduction has been further revised to improve conciseness and focus. Specifically, detailed descriptions of individual therapies have been consolidated into a single paragraph to avoid fragmentation and excessive clinical detail. The section now emphasizes a structured overview of TMD management strategies, aligned with the purpose of the bibliometric analysis. In addition, the wording related to TMD etiology has been corrected to reflect the current scientific consensus, removing the term \u201cprobably\u201d and clearly stating that TMD is a multifactorial and biopsychosocial condition. \n<b>Comment 2:<\/b> \n<i>Methods Methodological details are insufficient. The authors should clarify: study selection process (number of reviewers, agreement process), justification for using only Scopus, and how clinical trials were accurately identified.<\/i> \n<b>Response:<\/b> We thank the reviewer for this important observation. The Methods section has been further revised to improve methodological transparency. Specifically, we have clarified that the study selection process was conducted by two independent reviewers, with discrepancies resolved through discussion and consensus, and involvement of a third author when necessary. In addition, we have expanded the description of the search strategy to justify the exclusive use of the Scopus database, highlighting its suitability for bibliometric analyses. Finally, we have clarified how clinical trials were accurately identified, indicating that study design classification was based on both Scopus indexing and manual verification during full-text assessment. These additions strengthen the reproducibility and methodological rigor of the study. \n<b>Comment 3:<\/b> \n<i>Results The Results are mainly descriptive and sometimes difficult to follow. A clearer structure and better organization are needed.<\/i> \n<b>Response:<\/b> Response: We thank the reviewer for this important comment. The Results section has been revised to improve clarity, structure, and readability. Specifically, the section has been reorganized using thematic subheadings to provide a clearer presentation of the findings, including study selection, publication trends, citation analysis, treatment distribution, journal analysis, institutional productivity, and network analyses. In addition, descriptive results have been separated from interpretative statements. Any speculative or explanatory content has been removed or relocated to the Discussion section to maintain consistency with reporting standards for bibliometric analyses. These modifications improve the organization and facilitate the interpretation of the results. \n<b>Comment 4:<\/b> \n<i>The Discussion still includes excessive clinical description instead of focusing on bibliometric interpretation. More critical analysis is needed, especially regarding research trends and their clinical relevance. Some statements are speculative and should be revised.<\/i> \n<b>Response:<\/b> We thank the reviewer for this valuable comment. The Discussion section has been revised to improve its focus on bibliometric interpretation and reduce excessive clinical description. Specifically, detailed clinical explanations that were not directly related to the interpretation of bibliometric findings were removed or condensed. In addition, the discussion was strengthened by incorporating a more critical analysis of research trends, emphasizing that publication frequency reflects research interest and accessibility rather than clinical effectiveness. Statements that could be considered speculative were revised to ensure a more cautious and evidence-based interpretation. Furthermore, greater emphasis was placed on linking bibliometric findings with current clinical approaches, particularly the role of multimodal and conservative management strategies in TMD, while clearly acknowledging the limitations of bibliometric data in reflecting clinical outcomes. These changes improve the clarity, scientific rigor, and interpretive depth of the manuscript. \n<b>Comment 5:<\/b> \n<i>Conclusion The study is relevant, but revisions are needed to improve clarity, methodological rigor, and interpretation.<\/i> \n<b>Response:<\/b> We thank the reviewer for this comment. The Conclusion has been revised to improve clarity, methodological precision, and interpretive balance. Specifically, we have clarified the contribution of the study as a bibliometric analysis, emphasizing that the findings reflect publication patterns rather than clinical effectiveness or quality of evidence. In addition, the conclusion now highlights the relevance of integrating bibliometric data with future systematic reviews and evidence-based analyzes to better understand the clinical implications of these research trends. These revisions strengthen the scientific rigor and coherence of the manuscript.","URL":"https:\/\/f1000research.com\/articles\/15-296\/v3#referee-comment-15806","order":3,"name":"referee-comment-15806","label":"Referee Comment","group":{"name":"article-reports","label":"Article Reports"}},{"value":"10.5256\/f1000research.197547.r470457, Ricca Chairunnisa, Universitas Sumatera Utar, Medan, 02 Apr 2026, version 2, indexed","URL":"https:\/\/f1000research.com\/articles\/15-296\/v2#referee-response-470457","order":4,"name":"referee-response-470457","label":"Referee Report","group":{"name":"article-reports","label":"Article Reports"}},{"value":"The author(s) declared that no grants were involved in supporting this work","order":5,"name":"grant-information","label":"Grant Information"},{"value":"This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Licence, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.","order":0,"name":"copyright-info","label":"Copyright"}]}}