GBR 4.0 – The Digital Evolution in Bone Regeneration

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Dr Cristofaro, Gabriele | Digital Dentistry and Implant Rehabilitation Specialist

Dr. Gabriele Cristofaro graduated in Dentistry from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome in 2008. In 2012, he completed a Master’s degree in Periodontology and Advanced Implantology at the University of Siena.He further enhanced his expertise in 2022 by attending a Master’s program in Zygomatic Implantology at Unicamillus University. In 2023 and 2024, he completed advanced training courses in zygomatic and advanced implantology in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In 2025, he attended The 9-Day Regenerator Program at the Urban Regeneration Institute.With a strong focus on innovation, Dr. Cristofaro is highly experienced in digital dentistry and advanced oral rehabilitation techniques.He is the founder of Studio Cristofaro SRL, established in 2018 in Ladispoli (Rome). More than just a dental practice, the clinic represents a center dedicated to comprehensive oral rehabilitation, created with the vision of offering solutions even for the most complex cases in a single session.Studio Cristofaro has become a point of reference for patients seeking immediate, safe, and transformative care—where every treatment is designed with the awareness that behind every smile there is a life to restore.

Dr Rodia, Camillo | Oral Surgery

Graduated from the Dental Medicine Center of the University of Rome “Tor Vergata,” he specializes in regenerative implant dentistry. He obtained an Advanced Master’s degree in the “Curriculum in Regenerative Implant Dentistry” with Professor Urban at the University of Szeged, as well as the “Master Clinician Program” with the gIDE Institute led by Professor Sasha Jovanovic.He also holds a Master’s degree in zygomatic implant surgery obtained in Rome at UniCamillus and a specialization in maxillofacial surgery from the University of Bauru (Brazil).He completed a Master course with Professor Buser on implant treatment in aesthetic zones.His clinical approach focuses on the multidisciplinary treatment of complex patients, either fully or partially edentulous.

Dr. Accoto, Luigi | Dentist specialized in Oral Surgery and Implantology

Graduated in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics at the University "G. D'Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara in 2010, he attended the Department of Dental Dentistry Clinic of the Department of Oral Sciences, Nano and Biotechnology collaborating in the research activity carried out by prof. A. Scarano. Post-Graduated Oral Surgery in 2014 at the University "G- D'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara.Specialization course in Implantology and Advanced Surgery at the Instituto de Saude Oral Lacerda Rodriguez in San Paulo (Brazil) with prof. A. Scarano and prof. A. Platelli in 2013 and 2014 Co - Founder together with Drs. Emanuela Gravagnuolo of AG Odontoiatri in Lecce, where he deals with periodontal, surgical and implant treatments. Master in advanced studies in Reconstructive dentistry at the Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Descrizione

Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) for the reconstruction of horizontal and vertical bone defects is based on the principle that hard tissues should be regenerated according to the prosthetic design required to restore the anatomy and function of the lost dentition.

One of the key challenges in the clinical decision-making process is determining the appropriate size of the membrane, whether resorbable membranes are used for horizontal defects or non-resorbable membranes for combined horizontal and vertical defects. But what should actually determine the dimensions of a membrane?

During this workshop, a decision-making protocol will be presented that shifts the focus from the empirical selection of the “largest possible membrane” to a prosthetically driven and volumetrically determined approach. Digital planning allows the clinician to define the target regenerative volume and translate the prosthetic objective into a precise three-dimensional surgical design, thereby guiding the selection of membrane dimensions and the amount and distribution of the grafting material.

Following the introductory lecture, the workshop will include a practical hands-on session using 3D-printed anatomical models and animal anatomical specimens, allowing participants to apply the principles discussed and gain practical experience with GBR techniques using barrier membranes and autogenous bone grafts.

The aim of the workshop is to demonstrate how the integration of digital technologies can transform GBR from a predominantly experience-based procedure into a precisely planned, prosthetically driven and biologically oriented regenerative workflow.

Programma

giovedì 11 febbraio 2027

15:00 - 19:00

WORKSHOP: GBR 4.0 – The Digital Evolution in Bone Regeneration