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| Bicuspid |
A premolar tooth; a tooth
with two cusps. |
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| Bilateral |
Occurring on, or pertaining
to, both right and left sides. |
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| Biopsy |
Process of removing tissue
for histologic evaluation. |
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Bitewing
Radiographs
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X-rays used to reveal the
crowns of several upper and lower teeth as they bite down. |
| Bleaching |
A cosmetic dental procedure
that whitens the teeth using a bleaching solution. |
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| Bonding |
A composite resin applied
to a tooth to change its shape and/or color. Bonding also refers
to how a filling, orthodontic appliance or some fixed partial
dentures are attached to teeth. |
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| Bridge |
See Fixed Partial Denture and/or Removable
Partial Denture. |
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| Bruxism |
Constant grinding or clenching of teeth
during they day or while asleep. |
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