Seoul BD Dental Implant Center
Flapless Implant
No incision, no swelling—back to daily life the same day
We place the implant through only a small 3~4mm opening without incising the gums. A digital guide minimizes bleeding, swelling, and pain.
What is a Flapless Implant?
Flapless Implant(Flapless) is a minimally invasive surgical method that places the implant through only a small 3~4mm opening, without a scalpel incision in the gums. Bleeding, swelling, and pain are minimal, and no sutures are needed.
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Flapless ImplantFeatures
Why Seoul BD Dental confidently recommends it
No gum incision
Placed through only a small 3~4mm opening
Back to daily routine the same day
Resume daily life on the day of surgery
Minimal bleeding and swelling
Little to no bleeding, and no sutures are required
Digital guide is essential
3D CT With a CT-based surgical guide, achieve 0.1mm precision placement.
No sutures needed
No extra visit is required to remove stitches.
Suitable for older patients
Shorter procedure time and less invasiveness mean less overall strain on the body.
Flapless Implant, where you get it donechanges the results
What sets Seoul BD Dental apart
3D CT precision analysis is essential
Flapless procedures require CT-based precision planning.
Custom surgical guide fabrication
Personalized Surgical guideis fabricated.
Experienced specialists are essential
A 14-dentist team approach improves accuracy.
On-site dental lab for immediate restorations
Restorations are made at the largest in-house lab in the Chungnam region.
A systematic 6-step treatment process
From precise diagnostics to final restorations
3D CT & intraoral scan
We precisely analyze the jawbone condition, nerve location, and adjacent teeth.
Digital surgical guide design
We plan the optimal placement angle, depth, and position, and fabricate the guide.
Guide placement & implant placement
We seat the guide and place the implant precisely by making only a small hole.
Placement check
X-rayConfirm the position and angle. No sutures needed.
Osseointegration period
The implant and bone integrate over 2~4 months.
Final restoration placement
Custom-made at our in-house lab Zirconia Crownis placed.
Flapless vs Conventional (incision) Dental Implant
| Comparison | Flapless | Conventional (incision) |
|---|---|---|
| Gum incision | None (3~4 mm opening) | Incision, then flap elevation |
| Sutures | Not required | Required (7~10 days) |
| Bleeding | Minimal | Mild~moderate |
| Swelling | Minimal | 2~5 days |
| Pain | Mild | Moderate |
| Recovery | Same day~1 day | 3~7 days |
| Surgical guide | Required (digital) | Optional |
Pricing
Includes the cost of fabricating a digital surgical guide. Little difference from conventional (incision) implants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your questions about the Flapless Implant procedure
It’s suitable when bone volume and quality are sufficient. A specialist decides after a CT scan.
With less tissue damage, infection risk is lower and healing is faster.
20–30 minutes (for one implant). Shorter than the conventional approach.
Soft foods the same day; regular meals from the next day.
Yes, a surgical guide is essential for flapless procedures.
A 3–4 mm opening heals naturally in 2–3 days.
They’re different: flapless is a surgical method; navigation is a position-tracking technology.
A guide fee is included, but there isn’t a big difference.
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