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The release of metal ions and the aesthetic problems of titanium alloy implants are the main reasons for this trend. In addition to meeting expectations regarding its properties, an implant must possess intrinsic capacities such as auto-diagnostic and auto-treatment. Thus, based on the concept of smart implants, this work proposes a hybrid approach for printing a part of the communication system of a zirconia implant by resorting to laser technology, aiming to endow the implant with intrinsic capacities. Therefore, the antenna was designed and then printed on the zirconia surface. The laser was applied as a versatile tool, whether for preparing the surface of the material in a subtractive way, by creating the micro-cavity, or for printing the silver-based antenna in an additive way through laser technology. The silver powder was used as the conductor material of the antenna. 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