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PES
Implant dentistry has become an integral part of modern dentistry, and its success is no longer determined merely by osseointegration. Several factors have a pivotal role in the success of implants; among them, is the stability of the peri-implant soft tissues that maintain function and esthetics [Long-term peri-implant soft tissue stability is affected by the peri-implant phenotype [Soft tissue augmentation procedures are designed to increase the thickness of the buccal peri-implant mucosa, resist recession and crestal bone resorption, and provide superior esthetics and long-term health [The current study aims to evaluate the peri-implant soft tissue esthetics following immediate temporization with delayed implant placement and connective tissue grafting in patients with a thin gingival phenotype compared to conventional loading in the maxillary premolar zone.The outcomes assessed are the Pink Esthetic Score (PES), gingival thickness, and keratinized tissue width.