Molars

Teeth with the final digits 4 to 7

BEMA

Evaluation standard for statutory health insurance dental services, billing basis between dentists and health insurance companies

Sanding

Removal of the upper part of the crown to make room for dentures

Bass Method

Toothbrushing technique in which the brush is guided in small shaking movements. This also cleans the hard-to-reach areas between the teeth and at the gum line.

Bicarbonate

Neutralizing mineral salt used in surface cleaning powder blasting equipment

Bifurcation

Bifurcation, the place of division of multi-rooted teeth

Bite, more open

From orthodontics: an elliptical gap between the incisors

Bleaching

Try to whiten discolored teeth. As a rule, an individual bleaching splint is made for the patient, which is equipped with the bleaching gel according to the patient's dental instructions and worn overnight on the teeth. Both dead and living teeth can be bleached. With a combined method of bleaching at the dentist - supplemented by home bleaching - the treatment time can be shortened and the bleaching effect significantly increased after five days in contrast to the sole practice treatment. For bleaching, 10-15% carbamide or urea solutions are used, for professional use, 30-35% hydrogen peroxide or carbamide solutions are in the foreground. There may be temporary irritation on the oral mucosa, which the dentist should definitely be pointed out. Since this is not a medically necessary treatment, reimbursement by the statutory health insurance funds is excluded. Even with private insurance, it is advisable to clarify the assumption of costs beforehand.

Bleeding of the gums

Main sign of gingivitis. In order for the inflammation to heal and the bleeding to subside, the bacterial deposits must be eliminated as completely as possible.

Bonus booklet (dentist)

The bonus is available if the bonus booklet has been kept without gaps. If evidence of the calendar annual examinations of the last five or ten years before the start of treatment, the fixed subsidy increases by 20 % and 30 % respectively. Without proof, insured persons have to pay half of the costs themselves.

Botox

Botulinum toxin, the poison of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, is the strongest known poison, at least in terms of its molecular weight. However, the new miracle weapon against wrinkles is also used, for example, against paralysis or excessive sweating. Some dentists also use it for wrinkle injections.

Brackets

From orthodontics: parts made of ceramic, plastic or metal that are attached to the teeth. Holding device for tension arches, compression and tension springs or elastic elastic bands.

Bridges

It replaces a gap between two teeth. These teeth are used as pillars and prepared like a crown. The bridge consists of one piece and is fixed on the pillars. It cannot be taken out. The base is made of a metal alloy (usually gold-colored) on which ceramic or plastic is attached.