Announcing the Winners of the FOR Global Case Competition
Announcing the Winners of the FOR Global Case Competition!
We are thrilled to announce the top winners of the FOR Global Case Competition, who will be travelling to Las Vegas to attend the beFOR Symposium and the Nobel Biocare Global Symposium. The winner of the 1st place will also have the chance to present his outstanding case at the beFOR Symposium.
This year's competition saw an outstanding response from around the globe , with the total of 84 cases submitted through our Globlal Clinical Case Competition portal. Each of those cases was special in its own way and deserves a mention but these 3 really stood out.
Our Winners:
The Winner of the 1st Prize is Dr. João Martins from Portugal
Abstract: This case showcases a fully digital, bimaxillary All-on-4 rehabilitation performed on a 55-year-old female patient with advanced periodontal disease and extensive dental infections. A digital workflow was implemented from start to finish, including reverse planning, the design of stackable surgical guides, and the use of 3D printing technologies. Guided bone reduction, precise implant placement, and immediate provisionalization were achieved in a single surgical session. After four months, photogrammetry was used to capture accurate implant positions for the final prosthesis. The outcome was a functionally and esthetically successful rehabilitation with no biological or mechanical complications, demonstrating the power and predictability of a digital-first approach.
The Winner of the 2nd Prize is Dr. Edouard Cristofari from France
Abstract: This case presents a comprehensive digital and regenerative rehabilitation of a 26-year-old male patient affected by aggressive periodontitis. The patient exhibited hopeless upper incisors (12, 11, 21) with advanced bone loss and unaesthetic appearance, requiring a full esthetic and functional reconstruction of the anterior maxilla.
Nine months later, a follow-up CBCT confirmed substantial bone gain. The digital workflow was central throughout the process: digital smile design guided the prosthetic planning, and STL impressions were merged with CBCT data using DTX Studio™ for fully guided implant planning. Two implants (Nobel Parallel Ti Ultra) were placed in positions 11 and 21, with the idea to have 12 in cantilever- implant supported extension on final restoration.
The final restoration consisted of a custom-milled, stratified zirconia bridge torqued to 15N.cm on multi-unit abutments. The result is both functionally stable and esthetically natural.
This case illustrates the importance of a digital interdisciplinary workflow, the need of predictable GBR techniques, and the use of provisional restorations for optimal soft tissue design in complex anterior cases.
The Winner of the 3rd Prize is Dr. Galvani from Italy
Abstract: The patient has a devitalized tooth element with recurrent episodes of abscess and buccal wall resorption.
The treatment plan includes placement of a post-extraction N1 implant.
One abutment one time technique with delivery of an immediately loaded temporary. Guided bone regeneration with creos™ membrane, a mixture of xenogain™ creos and autologous bone to improve alveolar ridge width. Connective grafting to achieve vestibular keratinized tissue augmentation.
Implant planning and the use of the new N1 system allow hard and soft tissue management in areas of high esthetic value.
The one-year follow-up shows us how the digital approach from surgery to definitive prosthetic rehabilitation allowed us to achieve a predictable esthetic outcome.
Runners Up: Cases to be Published on FOR.org Soon
What's next:
All three winners will enjoy a trip to Las Vegas (travel and accommodation paid), where they will attend the beFOR Symposium and the Nobel Biocare Symposium from May 29 to June 1, 2025. The top 5 cases will be published on FOR.org, providing valuable insights to dental professionals worldwide. The winner, dr Joao Martins, will present his case on stage at the beFOR Symposium.
A Heartfelt Thank you:
We extend our gratitude to all participants for their engaging submissions and to our esteemed judges for their hard work reviewing 84 cases over such a short period of time. We appreciate the efforts of each and every one of you. This competition has been a testament to the power of innovation in implant dentistry.
Please know that FOR Education Council will also review a longer list of the cases submitted to this competition and may decide to publish more than top 5 cases. If your cases will be shortlisted for publication, we will get in touch with you prior to publication.
