Advanced Dental Materials and Digital Technologies in Prosthodontics
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2026 | Viewed by 89
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, prosthodontics has undergone significant changes driven by the rapid development of dental materials and digital technologies. The growing use of CAD/CAM systems, intraoral and facial scanning and additive manufacturing has not only improved technical precision but has also influenced the way clinicians approach diagnosis, treatment planning and prosthesis fabrication.
At the same time, the introduction of new biomaterials such as high-strength ceramics, zirconia, high-performance polymers and hybrid materials has expanded the range of available treatment options. However, despite these advances, important questions remain regarding their clinical performance, long-term behavior and integration within increasingly complex digital workflows.
This Special Issue aims to explore how advanced dental materials and digital technologies interact in everyday prosthodontic practice. It seeks contributions that reflect both clinical experience and scientific research, covering fixed, removable and implant-supported prosthetic treatments. Particular interest is given to digital denture workflows, implant prosthodontics, maxillofacial applications and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
By bringing together different perspectives from clinicians, researchers and engineers, this Special Issue intends to provide a clearer understanding of current challenges and future directions in prosthodontic rehabilitation.
Dr. Olga Naka
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- prosthodontics
- dental biomaterials
- digital dentistry
- CAD-CAM
- additive manufacturing
- zirconia
- high-performance polymers
- implant prosthodontics
- digital dentures
- artificial intelligence in dentistry
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