The gum line above my front tooth is partially missing a piece of gum from an injury to face. (Photo)

The healing time for gum contouring  depending on the extent and whether bone contouring is required also! Usually for gum contouring the length of time is 2 weeks to 2 months if bone is involved more time is required up to 4 months. It is best to ask the surgeon or the periodontist prior. It ...

In your case there is no loss of bone, therefore, no need for regeneration or graft. Your formation of black triangle should be treated with an extra good cleaning care.  Good luck, Dr. Franco

If you have underlying bone which comes too far down on the teeth, a laser gingivectomy gum contouring will not last and the tissue will simply grow back.  There is a procedure called Clinical Crown Lengthening or a Complete Gum Lift which removes and re-contours this excess underlying bone ma...