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Is there a name for triangle gum tissue between teeth? how about for the empty gap (black triangle) created between teeth when the gum is damaged (goes up)?
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Interdental papilla is the triangle of gum tissue between teeth. If you hav e bone loss and gum recession, with loss of papilla, the resultant void is described as a black triangle. Gum recession is not normal and is not a consequence of aging. It is a sign of periodontal (gum) disease. Please discuss this issue with a gum specialist, a Periodontist, to halt the progression of your gum disease.
Answered 3/11/2021
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