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Baby bottle tooth decay

Term used to describe cavities in children under 5 years of age. Caused by sugary substances in breast milk, formula and some juices, which combine with saliva to form pools inside the baby’s mouth an...

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Baby root canal

Removal of a nerve in a baby tooth

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Balance Billing

When a participating dentist bills a member for amounts disallowed by Delta Dental that are also not allowed to be charged to the member.   Participating dentists agree to accept the fee approved by D...

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Band

A metal ring cemented around a tooth as part of orthodontic treatment. Bands can hold various attachments used to assist with tooth movement and alignment.

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Barrier membrane

Usually a thin, sheet-like usually non-autogenous material used in various surgical regenerative procedures.

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Base

Cement placed under a dental restoration to insulate the nerve chamber

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Basic Cleaning

A routine professional teeth cleaning to remove plaque build-up, tarter, and stains. This is a regularly scheduled preventative treatment for individuals with healthy gum tissue.

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Behavior management

Term used to describe techniques used to calm and educate a patient, to allow for a low stress and successful dental visit.

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Beneficiary

A person who is eligible for benefits under a dental benefit contract.

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Benefit

The amount payable by a third party toward the cost of various covered dental services or the dental service or procedure covered by the plan.

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Benefit booklet

A booklet or pamphlet provided to the subscriber that contains a general explanation of the benefits and related provisions of the dental benefit program. Also known as a Summary Plan Description.

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Benefit plan summary

The description or synopsis of employee benefits as required by ERISA that is to be distributed to the employees.

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Benefit Year

The 12-month period a member’s dental plan covers, which is not always a calendar year. 

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Benign

The mild or non-threatening character of an illness or the non-malignant character of a neoplasm.

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Bicuspid

A premolar tooth or a tooth with two cusps.

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Bicuspid tooth

A tooth that is located between the front teeth and the back teeth

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Bilateral

Occurring on, or pertaining to, both right and left sides.

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Biologic materials

Agents that alter wound healing or host-tumor interaction. Such materials can include cytokines, growth factor, or vaccines, but do not include any actual hard or soft tissue graft material. These age...

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Biopsy

Process of removing tissue for histologic evaluation.

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Biopsy of your gum

Removal of gum tissue to test it for disease

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Bite

The way in which the upper and lower teeth meet when closing the mouth

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Bite Wings

Decay detection x-rays

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Bitewing radiograph

Interproximal radiographic view of the coronal portion of the tooth/teeth. A form of dental radiograph that may be taken with the long axis of the image oriented either horizontally or vertically, tha...

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Bitewing x-rays

X-rays that are taken when the upper and lower teeth bite down together.The X-ray will help find decay in your teeth.

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Bitewings

X-rays that help a dentist diagnose cavities and bone loss between the posterior (back) teeth.

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Bitewings-two films

x-rays that are taken when the upper and lower teeth bite down together

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Bleaching

Process of lightening of the teeth, usually using a chemical oxidizing agent and sometimes in the presence of heat. Removal of deep seated intrinsic or acquired discolorations from crowns of vital and...

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Bond device

special band that when placed on a tooth below the gum and bone, helps to bring the tooth through the gum

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Bonding

A procedure in which a tooth-colored plastic material is applied with a special light, and ultimately “bonds” the material to the tooth to improve a person’s smile. 

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Bone grafting

to add bone to the jaw

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Bone Loss

A decrease in the amount of bone that supports a tooth or implant.

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Bone replacement graft

mouth surgery to replace pieces of bone that were infected and help your gum get stronger after serious gum disease

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Braces

Devices used by Orthodontists to gradually reposition teeth

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Bridge

A fixed prosthetic replacement of one or more missing teeth that is cemented or otherwise attached to abutment teeth or implants.

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