NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Ask patient to smile/frown, raise eyebrows, puff out cheeks. Check for symmetry. Ask about taste. In a face-to-face consultation, ask the patient to close both eyes tightly while you try to force open each eye to test strength.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cranial Nerve VII – Facial Nerve Ask the patient to smile, show teeth, close both eyes, puff cheeks, frown, and raise eyebrows.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ask the patient to look up or wrinkle the forehead; inspect for asymmetry. Ask him or her to close the eyes tightly. Look for incomplete closure or incomplete “burying” of the eyelashes on the affected side. Observe the nasolabial folds and mouth while the patient is concentrating on the eyes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cranial nerve VII (facial nerve). This nerve is responsible for various functions, including the movement of the face muscle and taste. The patient may be asked to identify different tastes (sweet, sour, bitter), asked to smile, move the cheeks, or show the teeth.