A tongue blade test is commonly used to rule out which of the following fractures?
A) Maxillary
B) Mandibular
C) Nasal
D) Zygomatic

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A tongue blade test is often used to rule out a mandibular fracture, as it involves gently placing a tongue depressor (such as a tongue blade) between the teeth and asking the patient to bite down on it. If there is pain or difficulty biting down, it may indicate a fracture in the mandible. This test is not typically used to rule out fractures in other facial bones such as the maxilla, nasal bones, or zygomatic bones.

A Tongue Blade Test Is Commonly Used to Rule Out