EC Dental Science

Periodontal surgery, while necessary, can lead to gingival recession and formation of black triangles. This outcome is often deemed unesthetic for patients and warrants the want for treatment options to improve compromised esthetics. When discussing options with patients regarding esthetic procedures, a practitioner must keep in mind finances, health of gingival tissues, and the importance of conserving as much tooth structure as possible without losing esthetic quality. This case report discusses a 52-year-old male patient who, after discussion of risks/benefits, opted for a treatment plan consisting of a direct additive composite technique to close his black triangles. At the 1 year follow up, patient comments and concerns were reassessed and satisfy.

 Keywords: Esthetic; Bone Loss; Black Triangle; Composite

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