Digital innovation in prosthodontics for older adults

Digital innovation in prosthodontics for older adults Dear Readers,The United Nations projects that one in six people will be older than 65 years by 2050, with Europe and Japan already reaching this threshold 1.The intersection of digital technology and geriatric oral health represents one of the most transformative frontiers in contemporary prosthodontics.While digital dentistry has already redefined accuracy, efficiency, aesthetics, and workflows in younger and middle-aged cohorts, its true social impact will be measured by how effectively it addresses the functional and psychosocial needs of older adults.As longevity increases and multimorbidity becomes the norm, prosthodontic rehabilitation must evolve beyond replacing missing teeth to restoring autonomy, dignity, and quality of life.Digital innovation, when ethically and inclusively implemented, offers a powerful instrument to achieve this.