Incisive canal cyst - A case report

Abstract

The most common nonodontogenic cyst of the oral cavity which is developmental in, origin, intraosseous and non-neoplastic in nature is nasopalatine cyst also called incisive canal cyst. The present case is about a 28-year-old male patient. Incisive canal cysts are normally diagnosed on routine radiological examination. They normally develop in the midline of the anterior maxilla. Usually, these cysts are asymptomatic. This article reports with the review of literature with respect to epidemiology, clinical features, radiographic features, histopathology, treatment, and recurrence rates.