Sitting or standing (or supine if necessary or convenient)
Anterior or anterolateral to the patient
Please sit (or stand).
May I touch the bone above your top teeth?
(If the answer is yes) I will gently place my fingers on this area (or demonstrate touching the area).
(If the answer is no) I will just look at your face.
(If the answer is yes) I will gently place my fingers on this area (or demonstrate touching the area).
(If the answer is no) I will just look at your face.
Ask the patient/client if you may touch the maxilla in the area superior to the upper teeth.
If the answer is yes, place one or two fingers on this area and continue to move your fingers along the extent of this area.
If the answer is no, inspect the area visually.
If the answer is yes, place one or two fingers on this area and continue to move your fingers along the extent of this area.
If the answer is no, inspect the area visually.