Examination for Suspicious Lesions

Examination for Suspicious Lesions

exam_lips

vermillion

lymph_node

1. Examination of the lips is a good place to begin. The outer surface should be assessed for cracks or ulcers.

 2. The vermillion border and inner aspect of the upper and lower lips should then be examined. 3. Examination of the lymph node groups should be performed routinely:
a] Submental.

submandibular

jugulodigastric

overall_view

3b. Submandibular. 3c. Jugulodigastric and deep cervical chain. 4. It is useful to take an overall view of the patient's oral health, paying specific attention to the gingivae and entire vestibule.

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