Digitalization in implant dentistry has made restoring of missing teeth more predictable and accurate. A clinical advantage with flapless guided surgery is that the technique is likely to decrease pain and discomfort in the immediate postoperative period. This technology has improved the 3-dimensional (3D) accuracy of implant placement and the patient comfort and time. This article presents three guided implant surgeries in different scenarios so that the wide prospect and advantages of this technology can be emphasized.
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