Comparative evaluation of soft and hard tissue changes following endosseous implant placement using flap and flapless techniques in the posterior edentulous areas of the mandible —a randomized controlled trial

ConclusionAlthough the flapless technique of endosseous implant placement had statistically significant less PD, bone loss, and pain than the flap technique, the difference was found to have uncertain clinical significance.
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research