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Glossary of Dental Terms
A handy reference
Common Dental Terms
We’ve put together this handy reference guide of terms you might hear when speaking with your dentist or support staff.
Please don’t hesitate to ask your dental care provider for clarification. We’re here to help make your experience as pleasant as possible!
A handy reference
Common Dental Terms
We’ve put together this handy reference guide of terms you might hear when speaking with your dentist or support staff.
Please don’t hesitate to ask your dental care provider for clarification. We’re here to help make your experience as pleasant as possible!
A handy reference
Common Dental Terms
We’ve put together this handy reference guide of terms you might hear when speaking with your dentist or support staff.
Please don’t hesitate to ask your dental care provider for clarification. We’re here to help make your experience as pleasant as possible!
Base
Cement placed under a dental restoration to insulate the pulp (nerve chamber).
Bicuspid or Pre-molar
Transitional teeth behind the cuspids.
Bifurcation (Trifurcation)
Juncture of two (three) roots in posterior teeth.
Biopsy
Removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination.
Bite
Relationship of the upper and lower teeth on closure (occlusion).
Bite Wings
Caries (decay) detection devices used during X-rays.
Black Hairy Tongue
Elongated papillae on the tongue, promoting the growth of microorganisms.
Bleaching
Chemical or laser treatment of natural teeth for whitening effect.
Block Injection
Anesthesia of a nerve trunk that covers a large area of the jaw. A mandibular block injection produces numbness of the lower jaw, teeth and half the tongue.
Bonding
Adhesive dental restoration technique. A tooth-colored composite resin to repair and/or change the color or shape of a tooth.
Bone Resorption
Decrease in bone supporting the roots of teeth, which is a common result of periodontal (gum disease).
Braces
Devices used by orthodontists to gradually reposition teeth to a more favorable alignment.
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