Table 2 Evaluation of oral cavity structure and oral reflex responses in a group of 57 newborns
Normal (1 point) | Abnormal (0 points) | No data | |
|---|---|---|---|
Lips | 56 (98%) | 1 (2%) | |
Cheeks | 56 (98%) | 1 (2%) | |
Mandible | 56 (98%) | 1 (2%) | |
Tongue | 55 (96%) | 1 (2%) | 1 (2%) |
Hard Palate | 57 (100%) | ||
Tongue Frenulum | 52 (91%) | 5 (9%) | |
Seeking Reflex | 56 (98%) | 1 (2%) | |
Suckling Reflex | 56 (98%) | 1 (2%) | |
Biting Reflex | 47 (82%) | 10 (18%) |