Examination Extraoral And Intraoral Soft Tissue

Question 1

What is an extra oral examination?

Answer 1

Inspection of the face, neck and head

Question 2

What areas are assessed in an extra oral examination?

Answer 2

• Looking for any asymmetry in the face, any swelling on face
• Checking the lymph nodes for swelling and they are palpated
• Checking range of motions with the mouth
• Checking for tenderness of clicking of TMJ
• Checking muscles of mastication for tenderness, spasms

Question 3

What lymph nodes are checked in a extra oral examination?

Answer 3

1. Sub Mandibular
2. Submental
3. Cervical chain

Question 4

What areas are examined in a intraoral examination?

Answer 4

1. Lips
2. Mucosa - buccal, lingual and palatal
3. Gingiva
4. Tongue
5. Floor of mouth
6. Palate/ pharynx