A method of manufacturing a functionalized implant, in particular a dental implant, is provided, including first providing a substrate for the implant and applying a highly porous, hydrophilic coating which contains at least one of the following materials for functionalization: zirconium or titanium or zirconium alloy or titanium alloy, zirconium oxide or titanium oxide, calcium phosphate, calcium titanate or calcium zirconate. Further provision is made for a functionalized implant, in particular a dental implant.
