Black Triangles

 

"Black Triangles" is caused by the loss of bone and gingiva between the teeth resulting in spaces that appear dark.  This is similar to recession and can be corrected using connective tissue grafts, like repairing recession.  In more advanced cases, restoring some of the lost bone is also necessary.

 

 

 

 

"Black triangles" between teeth     Connective tissue graft repair

 

 

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