Titanium has emerged as a cornerstone material in modern implant dentistry, offering vast potential and diverse applications. While subtractive manufacturing through multi‑axis CNC milling remains the current gold standard, it is not without technical limitations. In parallel, selective laser additive manufacturing is gaining traction, though challenges with precision and surface quality persist. The advent of hybrid manufacturing protocols—integrating the strengths of both subtractive and additive approaches—represents a transformative step forward. This lecture will introduce the principles of additive manufacturing in titanium, explore its evolving role in dentistry, and highlight how hybrid techniques may redefine manufacturing processes and enhance patient outcomes.