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Effects of flapless implant surgery on soft tissue profiles: a prospective clinical study
Du-Hyeong Lee1, Byung-Ho Choi, Seung-Mi Jeong
1Department of Dentistry, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, South Korea.
Background:
Flapless implant surgery has been suggested as a suitable treatment modality for the preservation of soft tissue after implant placement.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of soft tissue profile changes around implants after flapless implant surgery.
Materials And Methods:
A total of 44 patients received 76 implants using a flapless implant procedure. The marginal level of the peri-implant soft tissue was evaluated using dental casts 1 week, 1 month, and 4 months after implant placement.
Results:
The mean soft tissue levels around implants showed 0.7 ± 0.3 mm of coronal growth 1 week after surgery. At 1 month, the levels were 0.2 ± 0.2 mm coronal growth and at 4 months, the values were 0.0 ± 0.3 mm. Soft tissue profiles assessed 4 months after flapless implant placement were similar to profiles assessed immediately before implant placement.
Conclusion:
Flapless implant surgery is advantageous for preserving mucosal form surrounding dental implants.
