Modified Mallampati Classification

Modified Mallampati Classification

Class I:      Soft palate, uvula, fauces, pillars visible.
Class II:     Soft palate, uvula, fauces visible.
Class III:   Soft palate, base of uvula visible.
Class IV:   Only hard palate visible.

Class III and IV are associated with increased difficulty in direct laryngoscopy and intubation.

Mallampati score is poor at predicting difficult bag mask ventilation.

Reference:

Mallampati Score – Wikipedia