Does surgical volume correlate with outcomes in TMJ replacement surgery?

Objective: To survey oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS) who perform temporomandibular joint replacement (TMJR) to determine whether length of surgery, specific TMJR protocols, or the incidence of complications are related to experience and case volume.

Study Design: An anonymous electronic survey was emailed to 407 surgeon members of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Society of Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons, and European Society of Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons known to have TMJR experience via publications or reputation. The descriptive survey contained multiple choice and open-ended questions.