title: Median alveolar cyst
text: # 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.
  
  