Is this a poorly done gum graft? Can it be fixed? (Photos)

Question

Nearly 2 months ago I had a gum graft for a recession above tooth #9. (It should be noted I have an implant on #10). Immediately after having the stitches removed, I noticed a large gap between the teeth, where the tissue used to peak. I was told I had delayed healing. The periodontist also said she didn’t know where the tissue went or why it moved and “everyone heals differently.” My questions: Is the hole between my teeth the result of a poorly completed graft? Can it be fixed? If so, how?

Elly Tehrani, DMD, MSD · Answer

An Xray of the site would be very helpfulThis gap that has formed in between your teeth is called Black triangle , which is the result of gum shrinkage where  bone loss in between the teeth (surgery will accelerate this loss if bone is not present in the first place ) Bone level between the teeth will dictate the presence or absence of this tissue . Unfortunately if bone loss is present, regeneration of this tissue is not possible

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