See Also: tongue crib(medicine)
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Post (health) and tongue crib (medicine)


Post (health)


Thin metal rod inserted into the root of a tooth after root canal therapy; provides retention for a "coping" that replaces lost tooth structure and retains crown.







tongue crib (medicine)


tongue crib


An appliance used to control visceral (infantile) swallowing and tongue thrusting and to encourage the mature or somatic tongue posture and function.