Minimal Surgery, Fast Healing With Flapless Implants
An advanced implant technique performed without cutting the gum or placing stitches. Thanks to the minimally invasive approach: less pain, less swelling and a quick return to daily life. Millimetric precision with 3D planning and a digital surgical guide.
Minimal Implant Surgery Without Cutting the Gum
A flapless implant is a modern technique performed without cutting or lifting the gum. In the classic method the gum is raised as a "flap" and stitched at the end, whereas in the flapless method the implant is placed through just a small opening in the gum. No stitches are needed.
The technique is based on 3D CBCT tomography and a digital surgical guide. Digital planning sets the implant position with millimetric precision and it is placed through a small opening with the guide. The result: less trauma, less pain, less swelling.
- Patients with surgery anxiety wanting minimal surgery
- Those wanting fast healing and an early return to daily life
- Patients with sufficient bone volume and healthy gum tissue
- International patients arriving in Antalya with limited time
How Is a Flapless Implant Performed?
Fast treatment with digital planning, a surgical guide and a minimally invasive technique.
3D Planning
Your jawbone is scanned in 3D with CBCT tomography. The implant's optimal position, angle and depth are set with millimetric precision on the computer.
Day 1Digital Surgical Guide
A custom surgical guide is 3D-printed for you. It ensures the implant is placed in exactly the right spot at the right angle during surgery.
PreparationStitch-Free Placement
Under local anaesthesia, the implant is placed through a small opening in the gum. The gum is not cut, not lifted, no stitches. The process takes around 20–30 minutes.
Surgery DayPermanent Prosthesis
After the implant fuses with the bone (2–4 months), your permanent zirconium or porcelain crown is fitted. The 10-year written guarantee begins.
After 2–4 MonthsComfortable, Fast and Minimal
Less trauma and faster healing than classic implant surgery. The ideal modern approach for those with surgery anxiety.
No Stitches
Because the gum is not cut, no stitches are needed. No stitch-removal appointment, no incision scar.
Done in 30 Minutes
Thanks to the digital guide, surgery time drops to 20–30 minutes. Completed in a single session.
Less Pain
Thanks to minimal tissue trauma, post-op pain, swelling and bruising are far lower than with the classic method.
Fast Healing
You can return to daily life within 2–3 days. Work, social life and eating habits quickly return to normal.
Millimetric Precision
With 3D planning and a digital guide the implant is placed in exactly the right spot — higher accuracy than the classic method.
10-Year Written Guarantee
Nobel Biocare and premium implant systems. A written, contractual 10-year guarantee, valid after you return home.
A Risk-Free Treatment Experience
Transparent pricing, a written guarantee and coordinated travel support for your flapless implant treatment. You know every detail before you even travel to Antalya — no surprise costs, no hidden fees.
10-Year Written Guarantee
A written, contractual 10-year guarantee covering the implants and the prosthetic work. Valid after you return to your home country.
Transparent Pricing
A written quote after examination. Instalments and international credit cards accepted. No hidden fees, no surprise costs.
Airport Transfer & Hotel
VIP Antalya airport transfer, 4–5 star hotel coordination and a multilingual patient coordinator. Kadıgil handles everything.
Common Questions About Flapless Implants
The questions asked most often before deciding on treatment.
Yes. In the flapless technique the gum is not cut or lifted, so no stitches are needed. Only a small opening is created in the gum where the implant will be placed. This opening closes naturally once the implant is in place.
No. The flapless technique can be applied in patients with sufficient bone volume and healthy gum tissue. In cases of serious bone loss, thin gums or complex anatomy, the classic method is preferred. Suitability is decided after CBCT tomography.
For a single implant, surgery takes an average of 20–30 minutes. Thanks to the precision of the digital surgical guide, the procedure is completed much faster. For multiple implants, each additional implant adds 10–15 minutes.
Recovery is very fast with the flapless technique. Most patients return to normal daily life within 2–3 days, with less pain, swelling and bruising than the classic method. It may even be possible to return to work the next day, though resting for the first 24 hours is recommended.
No. Surgery is performed under local anaesthesia, so you feel no pain during the procedure. There may be mild sensitivity afterwards, but it is markedly less than with a classic implant. Standard painkillers are sufficient.
The first trip needs 3–4 days: examination, 3D planning, surgery and a short check-up. Thanks to fast healing there is no need for a long stay. A second trip of 3–5 days is needed 2–4 months later for the permanent prosthesis.
With proper patient selection, the success rate of flapless implants is at the same level as classic implants — and higher in some studies. The precision provided by digital planning and the surgical guide is an important factor that increases the success rate.
A written quote is provided after examination and 3D tomography. We accept cash (TRY/USD/EUR/GBP), international credit cards (Visa/Mastercard/Amex) and bank transfer. An instalment plan can be arranged. You can get a preliminary price estimate by sending your X-ray.
One Step From a Comfortable Stitch-Free Solution
Send your X-ray and within 24 hours find out whether you are suitable for a flapless implant, along with your detailed treatment plan. Free preliminary assessment, transparent pricing.
