Title of Presentation:
Beyond Osseointegration: A Surgical Perspective on Prevention and Treatment of Peri-implant Soft Tissue Deficiencies 

Abstract Summary:
This lecture explores surgical principles and protocols that extend beyond traditional osseointegration to ensure long-term peri-implant health. Emphasis is placed on preventing and managing peri-implant soft tissue deficiencies, with a focus on timely intervention and evidence-based surgical techniques. Attendees will learn criteria for prevention, strategies for treating peri-implant soft tissue dehiscences using connective tissue grafts and protocols for keratinized tissue augmentation using conventional free gingival grafts (FGG) or their modifications. The session also covers optimal timing for augmentation procedures and step-by-step surgical guidelines to achieve predictable, esthetic, and stable outcomes.

Background and Objectives:
While osseointegration is essential for implant success, long-term stability and esthetics depend equally on healthy peri-implant soft tissues. Soft tissue deficiencies—particularly dehiscences and inadequate keratinized mucosa—can compromise function, esthetics, and patient comfort. Despite advancements, predictable prevention and treatment protocols remain underutilized.
Objectives:
•    Present evidence-based criteria for preventing peri-implant soft tissue deficiencies.
•    Outline surgical approaches for treating peri-implant dehiscences.
•    Demonstrate techniques for keratinized tissue augmentation and their timing.
•    Provide step-by-step surgical protocols to ensure predictable outcomes.

Key Takeaway Points:
1. How to identify risk factors and apply preventive measures for soft tissue deficiencies.
2. Surgical management of peri-implant soft tissue dehiscences for optimal functional and esthetic outcomes.
3. Selection and execution of FGG and its variants for keratinized tissue augmentation.
4. Timing protocols for augmentation to maximize predictability.
5. Surgical pearls for long-term stability and esthetic integration of implants..

This lecture integrates high-quality clinical photographs, surgical videos, and real patient case reports illustrating each critical step to enhance practical understanding. Participants will see the application of CTG and FGG variants tailored for peri-implant sites, with emphasis on minimizing morbidity and improving esthetic blending. .