Table 1.

Steps in the examination protocol.

Steps Planned in the Examination Protocol
1. Sits in dental chair: seated in dental chair with legs extended but without lying back in the chair.
2. Lies in dental chair: leaning with legs extended.
3. Tolerates direct light on face.
4. Opens mouth.
5. Tolerates physical examination of the face: lets dentist manipulate the exterior of the mouth.
6. Tolerates physical manipulation of the interior of the mouth.
7. Opens mouth in front of a mirror.
8. Tolerates examination of the interior of the mouth with the mirror, keeping the mouth wide open.