An intraoral examination consists of all of the following except which choice?

the dentist examining the patient's tonsils
the dentist examining facial symmetry
the dentist examining the patient's tongue
the assistant observing and recording existing restorations


the dentist examining facial symmetry

Rationale: the dentist examining facial symmetry – This is not considered part of an intraoral examination. This is the only observation that is noted extraorally.

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