Clinical term
post and core
A post placed into a root-treated tooth with a built-up core, providing the foundation for a crown when little natural tooth remains.
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
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