Flapless implant surgery in mandibular molar region: Case report

The use of dental implants in the treatment of partially or fully edentulous patients has become an important addition in oral and dental rehabilitation. The fact that these implants penetrate the oral mucosa can lead to the assumption that peri-implant tissues, similar to the periodontal tissues, have an important function as a barrier in protecting the bone tissue underneath mucosa. The success of dental implants depends on the integration of the implant surface in the oral hard and soft tissue. Some initial loss of marginal bone around dental implants is generally accepted. Flapless implant surgery has numerous advantages, including the preservation of circulation, soft tissue architecture, and hard tissue volume, decreased surgical time, improved patient comfort, and accelerated recuperation. The size of the soft tissue punch plays an important role in achieving optimal healing and is determined by the implant diameter. After the flapless implant surgery, the peri-implant mucosa heals with minimal scar. The postoperative course is shortened and painless.