Is it possible to install dental implants without stitches? I got 3 lower implants yesterday but not any stitches. Is it normal?

Question

Kennie Kwok, DMD · Answer

Yes it is possible to have no stitches after having implants placed. Usually in this case, a punch incision is made. After the implant is placed, a healing abutment is used to shape the surrounding gum tissue.

Michael L. Nishime, DDS · Answer

When there is adequate keratinized tissue, an implant can be placed flapless with no stitches, and when an implant is placed immediately with tooth extraction no stitches are required.

Amber Garcia, DDS · Answer

It is possible to do a little punch through the gums to place an implant. With that, you don't need an incision meaning you don't need stitches to close the incision.

Is it possible to install dental implants without stitches? I got 3 lower implants yesterday but not any stitches. Is it normal?

Answers (3)

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Dental Implants

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Is it possible to install dental implants without stitches? I got 3 lower implants yesterday but not any stitches. Is it normal?

Answers (3)

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Dental Implants

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.