Oral-Mechanism/Peripheral Exam Flashcards
1
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Oral-Peripheral Exam
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Describes structure & function of oral mechanism to support speech
2
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To Do’s
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- client seated directly in front of clinician
- wear surgical gloves
- light source/tongue blade useful
- start at front, proceed to back of oral cavity
3
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Observe Structures at Rest
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- symmetry
- posture
- muscle tone
- drooping
- extraneous movement
4
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Lips
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- note position at rest
- observe movements (rounding, retraction
5
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Dentition
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- normal bite
- over/under bite
- open bite
6
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Tongue
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- note size
- observe frenum
- observe symmetry/stillness at rest
- tongue movement for speech/nonspeech
- observe protrusion, elevation laterization
7
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Other Areas to Observe
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- hard palate
- soft palate
- fauces
- pharynx
8
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Diodochokinetic Tasks
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-puh, tuh, kuh
