In dentistry, a Post is a thin metal rod inserted into the root of a tooth after root canal therapy is completed. A post provides support and retention for restorative material and/or a crown restoration that replaces lost tooth structure. The post is permanently cemented into the affected tooth and is often used to hold a dental crown. There are two different types of posts: prefabricated and those that can be cast at the dental laboratory. Its role as the anchor of a dental crown remains the same regardless of its type.

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