Why Are my Gums Black After Dental Implants Have Been Placed?

Some newer implants are made from Zirconium, but are so new we can't tell how they will be long term.  If the tissue is thin, some grey may show through.  If the alignment pinches the tissues, or if cement was left behind, some discoloration may happen.

If it is minor, it is likely not an issue long term.  Express your concerns to your dentist, but without photos and xrays, it is impossible to tell for sure if there is a problem.

It's not uncommon for there to be a black shadow on the gums where the metal (titanium) implant shows through. This happens for a number of reasons, often because the tissue covering the implant is not thick enough to adequately mask the dark color of the implant. It's often times not an issue with the implant, other than aesthetically. If it bothers you, you can ask your dentist about treatment to help mask the color on the gums, possibly by grafting more tissue to the area. Hope this helps!

Dear TicaGaga, You had your implants placed
only a month ago. It's very likely that what you're seeing is cover screws or
healing abutments that are placed on top of the implants right after surgery to
prevent your gum tissue from growing inside the implant body. If your gum
tissue is thin and the implants are placed too shallow, you could see that gray
shadow. I would address your concerns with your dentist.

You have to remember that the color of titanium implants in the mouth is black.  When they are inserted the implants are placed deep in the gum to hide them.  If the implant is not deep enough or becomes exposed the metal shows through,  This was true with metal/porcelain crowns of the past as well, as well as amalgam fillings.  Today we have an alternative in the form of Ceramic Implants, white implants that do not give the gums a darkened color and are healthier for the gums.  Best,

Unfortunately this is a common problem. It's not a question of poor implant metal quality but more a question of how your body's jawbone and gums have responded AFTER the implants and crowns are placed. Ultimately it comes down to treatment planning, surgical technique and crown placement by the dentist. You need to talk to your dentist and also seek the advise of a periodontist who can assess you and give you treatment options to correct this problem before it gets worse