Waters' view


Waters' view is a radiographic view, where an X-ray beam is angled at 37° to the orbitomeatal line. The rays pass from behind the head and are perpendicular to the radiographic plate. It is commonly used to get a better view of the maxillary sinuses. Another variation of the waters according to Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures places the orbitomeatal line at a 37° angle to the image receptor.

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