The pre molar teeth. These are the teeth between the molars and canines. There are usually two pre-molars between the canines and molars. Children with baby teeth do not have premolars. The adult premolars will replace the baby molars when they fall out when the child is 9 to 13 years old.
Bioactive
Any material which creates a response from living tissue.
Biocompatible
The ability of a material to perform without a negative response from the body.
Biodegradable
The ability of a material to degrade or dissolve when placed into the body.
Bioguide
A brand of barrier membrane used in some surgical procedures to help contain a bone graft or to exclude undesired tissue from invading a surgical area.
BioHorizons
A company which sells dental implants and related products.
Biologic Width
The area on the tooth from where the gum is located on the tooth to the junction of the bone and the tooth. This distance is about three millimeters on average and is the body’s protective zone between the oral cavity and the bone. It cannot be violated or impinged upon with fillings or crown margins without creating inflammation and …
Biomend
A brand of barrier membrane used in some surgical procedure to help contain a bone graft or to exclude undesired tissue from invading a surgical area.
BioMet 3i
A company which sells dental implants and related products.
Biomimetic
Any product or substance which is used to mimic a natural process of the body. The ability to replicate or imitate a body part or function.