Implant placement without flaps--Part 2: Utilizing a two-stage surgical protocol.

Area of Science:

• Oral surgery
• Dental implantology
• Periodontology

Background:

• The single-stage punch technique offers flapless implant fixture seating.
• Submerged healing necessitates specific protocols for implant placement.
• Previous literature established the foundational single-stage punch technique.

Observation:

• A modification of the single-stage punch technique is presented for submerged osseointegration.
• This technique involves removing mucosal tissue with a punch and repositioning it post-implant placement.
• Two case studies illustrate the application of this modified approach.

Findings:

• The modified single-stage punch technique effectively facilitates submerged implant placement.
• It allows for the necessary isolation required during the osseointegration healing phase.
• The procedure maintains the integrity of the mucosal tissue at the implant site.

Implications:

• This technique simplifies the surgical procedure for submerged dental implants.
• It potentially reduces healing time and patient discomfort by avoiding flap surgery.
• Clinicians can utilize this modified approach for predictable implant outcomes.