Comparative Assessment of Clinical Outcomes in Flapless and Flapped Implant Surgical Techniques: A Prospective Cohort Study

Flapless implant placement was associated with significantly lower postoperative pain and more favorable soft tissue healing with reduced PD at six months than the flap technique. However, both approaches demonstrated comparable changes in CBH at 12 months. These findings suggest that flapless surgery may offer early postoperative benefits without compromising long-term hard tissue stability.