Dental implants, while generally reliable, can encounter complications that warrant comprehensive understanding and management. This lecture will address Peri-implant soft tissue deficiencies (PSTD) in the esthetic zone, emphasizing the recent advancements in classification systems for this matter. This lecture will focus on managing diverse implant complications, and the critical role of both soft and hard tissues in the context of PSTD treatment, shedding light on their interconnected influence on treatment outcomes.

Aims and Learning outcome(s) of the presentation:
- Understand potential risks for peri-implant soft tissue deficiency before placing and loading an implant.
-Gain insights into the classification of peri-implant soft tissue deficiency, and master treating them through the application of soft and hard tissue grafting techniques
-Grasp the rationale behind choosing the optimal treatment approach based on the type of implant complications.
- Categorize the surgical failing scenarios seen around dental implants in the daily practice, and to have a proposal on how to deal with it.