Prevention of alveolar bone loss and maintenance of alveolar bone structure and soft tissue are mandatory for the long-term successful outcome of conventional or implant-supported prosthetic replacements. Soft- and hard-tissue complications can lead to unsatisfactory results for the patient, including unacceptable esthetics, inadequate function, poor phonetics and lack of confidence. This course discusses potential complications, the rationale for soft- and hard-tissue grafting, treatment planning and successful techniques for socket preservation and ridge augmentation, as well as the aspects of case presentation and preparation.