Background: Total replacement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has been performed in the
UK since 1987. In England and Scotland there are currently 14 oral and maxillofacial
surgeons undertaking this procedure. The purpose of the register is to establish a
standardised central database that will assess the validity of the procedure and objectively
measure operative success. It will provide a benchmark for revalidation of individual
TMJ replacement surgeons. The British Association of Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons
(B.A.T.S.) aims to produce a national annual report of activity via this tool.
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