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The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry is a monthly peer-reviewed professional journal devoted to prosthetic and restorative dentistry. It is the official publication for 24 leading U.S. international prosthodontic organizations and publishes original articles on techniques, dental materials, and research findings for prosthodontists and dentists in advanced practice. The journal is included in Index Medicus and CINAHL.
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Impact Factor
4.8
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0022-3913
eISSN
1097-6841
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
USD 3980 APC for open access articles, excluding taxes; no open access publication fee for subscription articles.
Submission Instructions
Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research/Clinical Science Article
Cover Letter
A submission letter is required only when more than four authors are included. The submission letter must justify the inclusion of more than four authors.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract should be approximately 400 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include the headings Statement of problem, Purpose, Material and methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The manuscript should be no longer than 10 to 12 double-spaced typed pages. The manuscript must be written in complete sentences and paragraph form and should include Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions, with the Introduction ending in the study objective and research hypothesis and the Discussion beginning by stating whether the data support rejecting the null hypothesis. The manuscript must include Clinical Implications in 2 to 4 sentences, a CRediT statement, a declaration of interest statement, and any generative AI declaration in a section placed before the references.
References
References to foreign language publications are limited to no more than 3. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be cited with superscript Arabic numerals and listed manually in numerical order on a separate page after the Conclusions section, with up to six authors listed before adding et al. for seven or more.
Figures & Tables
The article may include no more than 12 illustrations. Tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript after the reference list and before the figures, and each figure must be submitted as a separate file with captions supplied separately in the manuscript text. Text, tables, and figures must not repeat each other, and each figure and table must be cited in the text by number in parentheses at the end of the appropriate sentence before closing punctuation.
Systematic Review
Cover Letter
A submission letter is required only if justification is needed for including more than 4 authors. The submission letter must justify the inclusion of more than 4 authors.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include Statement of Problem, Purpose, Material and Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Systematic Reviews should not exceed 10 to 12 double-spaced, typed pages. The text must include an introduction, methods, results, discussion, authors’ conclusions, acknowledgments, and conflicts of interest. The manuscript must include a CRediT statement and a declaration of generative AI use in a section placed before the references list.
References
References should follow JPD format. References must be identified with superscript Arabic numerals and listed in numerical order using Vancouver-style formatting with up to six authors before adding et al.
Figures & Tables
Tables must appear at the end of the manuscript after the reference list and before the figures, and each illustration must be uploaded as a separate file with captions supplied separately. Each figure and table must be cited in the text by number, and tables must be submitted in Microsoft Word.
Clinical Report
Cover Letter
A justification letter is required if more than 4 authors are included.
Abstract
A short abstract is required. Abstract must be nonstructured and presented as a single paragraph.
Manuscript
Clinical Report must be no longer than 4 to 5 double-spaced pages. Manuscript should include Introduction, Clinical Report, and Summary sections, with the Clinical Report in paragraph form and the Summary briefly summarizing the patient treatment. Manuscript must include a CRediT statement and any generative AI declaration in a section placed before the references list.
References
References must follow Vancouver style. References must be cited with superscript Arabic numerals and listed in numerical order, with up to six authors named before using et al. for seven or more, and most or all references should first be cited in the Introduction and/or Clinical Report section.
Figures & Tables
Clinical Reports may include no more than 8 illustrations. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, while all tables must appear at the end of the manuscript after the reference list and before the figures. Figure captions must be provided separately in the manuscript text rather than within figure files.
Technique Article
Cover Letter
A submission letter justifying inclusion of more than 4 authors is required when applicable.
Abstract
A short abstract is required. Abstract must be nonstructured and presented as one paragraph.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be no longer than 4 to 5 double-spaced typed pages. Manuscript must include a Technique section in numbered step-by-step format and a Summary section briefly summarizing the technique and its chief advantages. Manuscript must include a CRediT statement and any generative AI declaration in a section placed before the references, and the text must include citations for the accompanying illustrations.
References
No more than 3 references to foreign-language publications are permitted. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be cited in the text with superscript Arabic numerals and listed in numerical order, manually numbered, with up to six authors before using et al. for seven or more.
Figures & Tables
No more than 8 illustrations are permitted. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, while all tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript after the reference list and before the figures. Figures must have captions provided separately rather than within the figure file, and tables must be submitted one per page in Microsoft Word.
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Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 250 words. Manuscript must describe the procedure in a numbered, step-by-step format and use command rather than descriptive or passive form.
References
References must follow Vancouver style. References must be cited in the text with superscript Arabic numerals and listed in numerical order, manually numbered, with up to six authors before using et al. for seven or more.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript may include no more than 2 high quality illustrations. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, and all tables must appear at the end of the manuscript after the reference list and before the figures.
Recent Publications
Comparative evaluation of large language models in interpreting the scientific literature on intraoral scanners across varying input levels
Pranay Jain, Fathima Banu R, Anand Kumar V, Sarvesh Kulkarni, Maheshwaran KS
10.1016/j.prosdent.2026.08.008
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Clinical performance and prosthetic outcomes in reinforced implant-supported overdentures: A systematic review
Meril Joseph, Nishanth A. Sudharson, Nirmal Kurian, Kevin George Varghese, Khushboo Gupta
10.1016/j.prosdent.2026.08.007
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Annual review of selected scientific literature: A report of the Committee on Scientific Investigation of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry
David R. Cagna, James R. McKee, James E. Metz, Riccardo Marzola, Matthias Tröltzsch, Ashley B. Hoders, Todd R. Schoenbaum, Alvaro Blasi, Karina Irusa, Vincent P. Torresyap, Taiseer A. Sulaiman
10.1016/j.prosdent.2026.08.003
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Letter to the Editor concerning “Precision of measurement methods for assessing the fit of screw-retained implant-supported fixed partial dentures: A systematic review of in vitro studies”
Lili Huang, Wei Chen, Jiayuan Yang, Zhangfang Zeng
10.1016/j.prosdent.2026.07.033
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median 7 days from submission to first decision and 30 days from acceptance to online publication.
Reformat to Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A justification letter is required for more than 4 authors.
Reformat to Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Hybrid open access options are available.
Reformat to Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Dental materials and restorations
Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
Dental Radiography and Imaging
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Dental Research and COVID-19
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
Dental Trauma and Treatments
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
Dental Education, Practice, Research
Dental Erosion and Treatment
Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
Bone Tissue Engineering Materials
Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Digital Imaging in Medicine
dental development and anomalies
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Medical and Biological Sciences
Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
Cleft Lip and Palate Research
Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
Anatomy and Medical Technology