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Dent 324; Intraoral Examination

Dr. Aceil Al-Khatib DDS,MS, Diplomat ABOM

The Intraoral Exam

Systematic assessment:
Lips; Labial mucosa and sulcus; Commissures, buccal mucosa, and sulcus; Gingiva and alveolar ridge; Tongue; Floor of the mouth; Hard and soft palate.

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Labial Mucosa

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Commissures, buccal mucosa, and sulcus

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1. Stensons duct 2. Parotid 3. Submandibular 4. Wartons ducts 5. Sublingual 6. Rivinous ducts

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The Gingiva
Examine the buccal and labial aspects of the gingiva and alveolar ridges from right to left on the maxilla and left to right on the mandible Second, examine the palatal and lingual aspects in a similar order.

Mandibular Tori

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Gingiva And Alveolar Ridge

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The Tongue
Inspect the dorsum of the tongue for any swelling, ulceration, coating, or variation in size, color, or texture Note any change in the pattern of the papillae Note any abnormality of mobility or positioning.

There are 4 types of lingual papillae: foliate, circumvallate, filiform, and fungiform.

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The Foliate Papillae

Vertical folds and grooves located on the extreme posteriorlateral surface of the tongue,

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Floor Of The Mouth

Bimanually palpate the floor of the mouth for any abnormalities

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Small salivary gland stone in its dilated duct.

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Hard And Soft Palate

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bifurcated uvula

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