Patrícia Fonseca

Patrícia Fonseca is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, and a researcher at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS). Her work spans prosthodontics, dental materials science, and digital dentistry, with a focus on implant-supported prostheses, acrylic resin properties, and digital workflows in oral health.

• Master and PhD in Dental Medicine

Key research areas include Prosthodontics, Dental Materials, and Biomechanics, with significant contributions to understanding implant placement accuracy and prosthetic stability. Recent publications emphasize digital dentistry, microbiome impacts, and innovative polishing protocols.

• Cytotoxicity and antimicrobial activity of dental materials
• Radiotherapy-induced oral microbiome changes
• 3D printing in prosthodontics
• Standardized prosthetic tools
• Botulinum toxin for TMD treatment
• Digital occlusal analysis

Scientific recognition includes multiple Honorary Mentions (2018-2022) for clinical cases and research on digital dentistry. She supervises students in topics like color stability of acrylic resins, occlusal deviations, and temporomandibular disorders.