Zygomatic Arch Imaging — NDEB AFK MCQ
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Correct answer: B — Submentovertex (basal/jug handle) view
The submentovertex (SMV, basal, or jug handle) projection provides the best isolated view of the zygomatic arches, sphenoid sinuses, and skull base. The X-ray beam enters beneath the chin and exits at the vertex. The bilateral zygomatic arches are displayed clearly along their full length. Water's view is better for the maxillary sinuses and mid-face, though it also shows the arches.
Reference: White & Pharoah – Oral Radiology: Principles and Interpretation, 8th ed., 2019