A retrospective analysis of 285 patients who had sustained maxillojacial fractures over a period of a decade was undertaken. The commonest cause of injury was motor vehicle accidents (71.9%). The mandibular body was the most common site fractured. 80% of the patients were males and almost 50% were Chinese. Practically all types of fixation were employed. The results obtained were satisfactory.
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection of worldwide distribution. It is caused by an obligate intracellular parasite, Toxoplasma gondii. The commonest form of this disease is the acquired simple lymphadenopathy. Such a case is described and the clinicopathological significance of the disease is discussed.
Features of the typical ameloblastoma of the mandible are outlined. Three cases managed by conservative surgical treatment maintaining the continuity of the mandible are described. The factors taken into consideration when instituting this method of treatment are discussed. Results obtained are encouraging.