Innovations in Prosthetic Dentistry: From Biomaterials and Technology to Clinical Practice

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, ‘Innovations in Prosthetic Dentistry: From Biomaterials and Technology to Clinical Practice,’ provides a comprehensive examination of recent scientific and technological progress relevant to contemporary prosthodontic rehabilitation. The articles included focus on the development, characterization, and clinical translation of advanced dental materials and the techniques that support their successful implementation. Emphasis is placed on high-strength ceramic systems, hybrid and resin-matrix composites, advanced denture polymers, and bioactive or surface-modified smart materials, with studies evaluating their mechanical performance, biocompatibility, degradation behavior, and suitability for long-term intraoral use.

In parallel, the Special Issue highlights ongoing advancements in digital and computer-assisted technologies that are reshaping restorative workflows. CAD/CAM systems, additive manufacturing, intraoral scanning, and digital design methodologies are examined for their contributions to prosthesis accuracy, treatment efficiency, and personalization of patient care. Clinical investigations address fixed and removable prosthodontics, implant-supported restorations, maxillofacial rehabilitation, and full-arch treatment modalities. Additional contributions explore biomechanical analyses, esthetic optimization, and patient-reported outcomes, providing valuable insight into the determinants of functional durability and clinical success.

By integrating materials research, digital innovation, and clinical evaluation, this Special Issue outlines current trends, emerging challenges, and future perspectives in prosthetic dentistry in the form of original research articles and reviews. The collection aims to support clinicians, researchers, and dental technicians in advancing evidence-based, patient-centered restorative solutions in alignment with the mission of Prosthesis to promote innovation at the interface of materials science and clinical practice.

I/We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Cristina Bettencourt Neves
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Prosthesis is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.