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Bicuspid - A premolar tooth; Back teeth used for chewing. (RCP)
Biocalex - Heavy calcium oxide used to treat endodontic pathology. No longer commercialized under that name in the USA or Canada. It has been replaced by EndoCal ®10. Biocalex, was originally marketed in France and was introduced in the United Stares in 1995. Biocalex consists of heavy calcium oxide powder, zinc oxide and liquid ethyl glycol. The material can be used as a temporary canal filling between appointments or as a permanent filling. If a clinician intends to use the paste as a permanent filling material, he or she should add zinc oxide (ADBQ)
Bitewing Radiographs - X-rays used to reveal the crowns of several upper and lower teeth. (RCP)
Bonding - Covering a tooth surface to correct stained or damaged teeth. (RCP)
Bruxism - Constant grinding or clenching of teeth. (RCP)
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