Flapless oral implant surgery has been readily used in clinics since its introduction and has gained increasing acceptance since then. Improvements in the field of radiology have successfully converted the two-dimensional mode into the three-dimensional mode, which provides clinicians with more reliable diagnostic basis. Moreover, improvements in computerized navigation combined with flapless implant surgery have increased the precision of surgical operations. Researchers have conducted many basic studies and clinical observations on the flapless implant, particularly on their advantages. This study summarizes the research status of flapless implants, presents its advantages and disadvantages, and gives suggestions to clinicians on how to conduct successful flapless implant surgery.
