band<\/strong> – metal ring cemented in place around a tooth to allow brackets to attach to the teeth<\/p>\n

banding<\/strong> – orthodontic process of fitting and cementing bands to teeth<\/p>\n

base<\/strong> – insulating substance used beneath restorations to protect tooth pulp from changes in temperature<\/p>\n

benefit<\/strong> – payment for covered dental services by third party insurer<\/p>\n

benign<\/strong> – a term used to indicate mild, non-threatening, or non-malignant<\/p>\n

bicuspid<\/strong> – tooth located in front of the molars and behind cuspids<\/p>\n

bilateral<\/strong> – term meaning\u00a0both right and left sides are indicated<\/p>\n

biopsy<\/strong> – the removal of a small amount of tissue for examination and\/or testing<\/p>\n

bioinert<\/strong> – material property indicating it causes no physical reaction, such as inflammation or immune response<\/p>\n

bite\/occlusion<\/strong> – physical relationship between upper and lower teeth when closed<\/p>\n

bleaching<\/strong> – whitening of the teeth, generally using a chemical oxidizing agent and\/or laser treatment<\/p>\n

block injection<\/strong> – anesthetic placed to cause numbness over a large area of the jaw and mouth<\/p>\n

block graft<\/strong> – bone graft stabilized with screw, generally used to correct large bone defect<\/p>\n

bond<\/strong> – mechanical or chemical adhesion connecting two surfaces, orthodontic appliance seal<\/p>\n

bonding<\/strong> – \u00a0process of attaching brackets to teeth for braces or restoring teeth with composite resin to repair tooth color or shape<\/p>\n

bone atrophy\/resorption<\/strong> – loss of bone in jaw, commonly caused by periodontal disease<\/p>\n

braces<\/strong> – orthodontic devices used to reposition teeth over time to correct misalignment, generally consisting of brackets and archwires<\/p>\n

bracket<\/strong> – ceramic or metal piece cemented to the tooth to hold an archwire for orthodontic treatment<\/p>\n

bridge\/partial denture<\/strong> – dental prosthetic device used to replace one or more missing teeth, generally attaches to surrounding teeth or implants for support<\/p>\n

bruxism<\/strong> – involuntary grinding of the teeth, usually\u00a0while sleeping, often\u00a0causing tooth wear, sensitivity, headaches, and jaw pain<\/p>\n

buccal<\/strong> – referring to or toward the cheek<\/p>\n

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