Flapless
dental implants
In selected cases, an implant can be placed through a small opening in the gum without raising a broad gum flap. This flapless approach may reduce the extent of soft-tissue intervention.
When might an assessment help?
Suitability is determined at an individual examination. These signs alone are not a diagnosis.
Sufficient bone quantity and quality at the implant site
Gum anatomy that allows access through a small opening
No need for additional procedures such as bone augmentation
Medical circumstances and a restoration plan suitable for this approach
Four stages, a clear plan
This is how treatment usually progresses. The stages, timing and cost are tailored after an individual examination.
Clinical assessment
3D imaging and planning
Placement through a small opening
Follow-up and restoration
Implants through a small gum opening
Suitability depends on the bone and gum anatomy and the planned implant position. An examination and three-dimensional imaging help determine whether this approach or another technique is more appropriate.
Suitability is determined at an individual examination. These signs alone are not a diagnosis.
Before deciding, you receive an explanation of the options, treatment stages and costs.
Dr. Meytal Salman · Dental Studio TLV
Questions
worth
asking
Is everyone suitable for flapless implants?
No. Suitability depends on bone quantity and quality, gum anatomy, nearby anatomical structures and the restoration plan. The decision follows a clinical examination and 3D imaging.
How does this compare with conventional implant surgery?
In suitable cases, the approach reduces the extent of gum opening and sometimes the need for stitches. Benefits and risks depend on the bone and gum anatomy. Recovery is not the same for every patient.
What if this approach is not suitable for me?
A conventional surgical approach is sometimes the better choice. It provides wider visibility and allows additional procedures such as bone augmentation. The choice is based on what is appropriate and safe for you.
