lingual crib

lin·gual crib

(ling'gwăl krib)

Wire orthodontic appliance placed in a position lingual to the maxillary incisors to help a child overcome the habits of thumb sucking and tongue thrusting.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

lin·gual crib

(ling'gwăl krib)

Wire orthodontic appliance placed in a position lingual to the maxillary incisors to help a child overcome the habits of thumb sucking and tongue thrusting.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012