Throughout 2025, the global dental community showed a strong interest in high-quality, practical, and scientifically grounded content that supports better surgical decision-making and improved patient outcomes.
At Ovidental, thousands of oral health professionals from around the world engaged with in-depth articles covering essential topics in oral surgery—from third molar management and implant-related procedures to infection control, regenerative techniques, and complex surgical cases.
This curated selection highlights the 10 most-read Oral Surgery articles of 2025, reflecting not only readership trends but also the clinical challenges and educational priorities shaping the specialty today.
“A Rare Case of Benign Osteoblastoma of the Mandible” presents an uncommon benign bone tumor affecting the mandibular region, emphasizing its diagnostic challenges and the importance of differentiating it from other aggressive lesions.
The tunnel technique has gained strong clinical interest as a minimally invasive option for alveolar ridge augmentation—particularly valued for preserving periosteal blood supply, reducing flap morbidity, and enhancing soft-tissue stability.
Alveolar osteitis (AO), commonly known as the “dry socket”, remains widely recognized in adult dental practice as one of the most troublesome postoperative complications following tooth extraction.
Dry socket—also known as alveolar osteitis—remains one of the most painful and disruptive complications following tooth extraction.
Erupting permanent mandibular first molars typically go unnoticed in the absence of pathology, yet their unique anatomical and developmental context places them at a clinically important cusp of risk.
“Simple” extractions can turn complex fast—bulbous or dilacerated roots, ankylosis, close proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) or maxillary sinus, patients on anticoagulants or antiresorptives, or dense cortical bone in older adults.
The field of oral and maxillofacial surgery has a broad scope, and specialists in this field provide a wide array of services to patients with problems that range from dental infections to head and neck malignancies.
The chapter “Wound Closure and Care in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” highlights the critical steps of wound assessment, cleansing, debridement, hemostasis, and appropriate closure techniques.
One of the most common and painful postoperative complications in dental practice is alveolar osteitis, also known as dry socket. When the blood clot is dislodged or fails to form after a tooth extraction, patients may experience severe pain, delayed healing, and increased risk of infection.
Ludwig’s angina is a severe bacterial infection affecting the soft tissues of the floor of the mouth and neck. Although rare, its rapid progression can become life-threatening due to potential airway obstruction.
Conclusion
The popularity of these articles underscores the growing demand for reliable, clinically relevant, and up-to-date information in oral surgery.
As procedures become more sophisticated and patient expectations continue to rise, staying informed is no longer optional—it is a professional responsibility.
The most-read articles of 2025 reveal a clear focus on safety, minimally invasive approaches, interdisciplinary collaboration, and long-term treatment success.
At Ovidental, our mission remains to connect dental professionals worldwide with trusted knowledge that supports lifelong learning and clinical excellence.
We hope this collection not only serves as a valuable reference but also inspires continued exploration, discussion, and innovation in oral and maxillofacial surgery as we move forward into the coming years.
