Assessments of lingual function and characteristics
- Lateralization to corners of mouth
- Lift of tongue to mid-mouth
- Extension of tongue beyond lower lip
- Spread of tongue with smooth surface
- Cupping around gloved finger
- Peristalsis front to back
- Lack of snapping sound while sucking
Assessment of Lingual Appearance
- Shape of tongue when lifted
- Elasticity of frenulum
- Length of frenulum with tongue lifted
- Site of attachment of frenulum to tongue
- And to area of alveolar ridge
Video Chapter 1: Hazelbaker Score Assessment
Video Chapter 1: Hazelbaker Score Assessment. Determining the need for Frenotomy.