Median alveolar cyst

Median alveolar cyst

The median alveolar cyst is a rare cyst, occurring in the bony alveolus between the maxillary central incisors. It is distinguished from a periapical cyst by the fact that adjacent teeth are vital.

Treatment

Treatment is by enucleation, or surgical removal.

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