Advanced Materials and Smart Technologies for Dental Implants and Prosthodontics

Dear Colleagues,

The field of prosthodontics and implant dentistry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by innovations in advanced materials, thin-film surface engineering, digital workflows, and emerging biosensing technologies. Contemporary clinical challenges—including peri-implantitis, material degradation, ceramic reliability, and long-term biologic integration—demand interdisciplinary solutions that merge materials science, biotechnology, and computational modeling. This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge developments in dental implant surfaces, novel biomaterials for prosthodontic rehabilitation, smart coatings with antimicrobial or bioactive functions, and saliva- or tissue-based biosensors capable of real-time diagnostics. We welcome contributions ranging from fundamental material characterization to translational and clinical performance studies. Submissions integrating machine learning, in vitro functionalization techniques, long-term aging simulations, or community-deployed diagnostic platforms are encouraged. This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive, forward-looking overview of innovations that will shape the future of restorative dentistry and implant-based rehabilitation.

Prof. Dr. Josephine F. Esquivel-Upshaw
Guest Editor

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