Question 53 · LDEK · Examination and diagnosis
The measurement of trismus can be performed by measuring the opening of the mouth in the midline between the lower and upper incisors using fingers. Indicate the true statement concerning the trismus degree:
- A. first stage of trismus is the inability to insert 3 fingers by the dentist between the upper and lower incisors.
- B. first stage of trismus is the inability to insert 1 finger by the dentist between the upper and lower incisors.
- C. second stage of trismus is the inability to insert 2 fingers by the dentist between the upper and lower incisors.
- D. third stage of trismus is the inability to insert 3 fingers by the dentist between the upper and lower incisors.
- E. none of the above.
Hint
Normal opening admits three fingers stacked vertically; think about the first loss of that ability and how the grades progress.
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