Buccal
Buccal describes the surface or direction of a tooth that faces the cheek. It can refer to the buccal surface...
Bruxism
Bruxism is the involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, which may happen during sleep (sleep bruxism) or while awake...
Bridge (Dental)
A dental bridge is a fixed prosthesis used to replace one or more missing teeth by spanning the gap with...
Bone Graft
A bone graft is a surgical procedure used to rebuild or augment missing or deficient bone in the jaw. It...
Bonding (Dental)
Bonding (Dental) is a minimally invasive cosmetic and restorative procedure in which a tooth-coloured composite resin is applied directly to...
Bleaching
Bleaching is a method of tooth whitening that uses oxidising agents, typically hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, to break down...
Bite Registration
Bite registration is the process of capturing the exact positional relationship between the upper (maxillary) and lower (mandibular) teeth. This...
Base Plate
A base plate is a provisional, rigid plate—often made from acrylic resin or similar materials—that fits over the edentulous (toothless)...
Bitewing X-ray
A Bitewing X-ray is a small intraoral radiograph that shows the upper and lower teeth in one area of the...
