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. 2022 Nov 12;14(11):e31426. doi: 10.7759/cureus.31426

Table 1. Grades of facial palsy.

The table is the author's own creation.

Grade Description Characteristics
1 Normal Normal functioning
2 Mild dysfunction Slight weakness
3 Moderate dysfunction Obvious weakness
4 Moderately severe disease Disfiguring face
5 Severe dysfunction Asymmetrical face
6 Total paralysis No movement