Mallampati score is for:

Ref. Oxford textbook of anesthesia. Page. 397   Modified Mallampati classification Class 0: Ability to see any part of the epiglottis upon mouth opening and tongue protrusion Class I: Soft palate, fauces, uvula, pillars visible Class II:Soft palate, fauces, uvula visible Class III: Soft palate, base of uvula visible Class IV: Soft palate not visible at all Test: The assessment is performed with the patient sitting up straight, mouth open and tongue maximally protruded, without speaking or saying “ahh.