Benign
The mild character of an illness or the non-malignant character of a
neoplasm.
Bicuspid
A premolar tooth; a tooth with two cusps.
Bilateral
Occurring on, or pertaining to, both right and left sides.
Biopsy
Process of removing tissue for histologic evaluation.
Bitewing radiographs
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.
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.
Bruxism
Constant grinding or clenching of teeth during they day or while asleep.
