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Thomas J. Salinas, D.D.S.

  1. Prosthodontist
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Publications

  1. Zhou MX, Viozzi CF, Heneberk O, Lee SK, Klarich KW, Salinas TJ. Oral Health Clearance Outcomes for Cardiovascular Surgery. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes. 2024 Apr; 8(2):121-130. Epub 2024 Feb 15.
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  2. McMillan KB, McMillan DC, Arce K, Salinas TJ. Surgical and prosthetic rehabilitation of siblings with Witkop tooth and nail syndrome using zygomatic implants: a familial case series of 3 patients with up to 15-year follow-up. Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023 Dec; 27 (4):711-719 Epub 2022 July 30
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  3. Zhou MX, Salinas TJ, Gruwell SF. Probing depth and peri-implant health as related to buccal and lingual bone thickness around dental implants: an experimental study. International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. 2023; 43 (Supp):s307-13
  4. McMillan DC, McMillan KB, Lee SKY, Vierkant RA, Salinas TJ, Ettinger K, Arce K. What is the Incidence of Oral Cancer Recurrence in Patients Reconstructed With a Microvascular Free Flap, Endosseous Implants, and an Oral Prosthesis and How Does the Timing of Implant Placement Influence Recurrence? J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023 Jan; 81 (1):120-128 Epub 2022 Sept 10
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  5. Zhou MX. Probing depth and peri-implant health as related to buccal and lingual bone thickness around dental implants: A pilot study (accepted for publication) International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. 2022.
  6. Hoerler SB, Salinas TJ, Zhou MX. The influence of antimicrobial varnish on peri-implant soft tissue health: case report. Quintessence Int. 2022 Feb 4; 0 (0):2-6 Epub 2022 Feb 04
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  7. Zhou MX, Gruwell SF, Salinas TJ, Carr AB. Addressing Referrals to Dental Specialists. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2021 Aug; 47 (8):537-538 Epub 2021 May 05
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  8. Rasmussen CM, Laack NN, Salinas TJ, Muller OM, Lee SKY, Carr AB. In Skeletally Immature Children Receiving Radiation for Craniofacial Pathology, Is Success of Subsequent Orthopedic Treatment of Maxillary Transverse Skeletal Deficiency Affected by Inclusion of the Midpalatal Suture in Proton Beam Volume? Adv Radiat Oncol. 2021 Jul-Aug; 6 (4):100671 Epub 2021 Feb 12
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  9. Lee SKY, Salinas TJ, Wiens JP. The Effect of Patient Specific Factors on Occlusal Forces Generated: Best Evidence Consensus Statement. J Prosthodont. 2021 Apr; 30 (S1):52-60
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  10. Ettinger KS, Nathan J, Guerrero LM, Salinas TJ, Arce K. Microvascular Reconstruction of Total Maxillary Avascular Necrosis as a Complication of Routine Orthognathic Surgery. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2020 Oct; 78 (10):1846-1858 Epub 2020 June 10
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  11. Rasmussen CM, Meyer PJ, Volz JE, Van Ess JM, Salinas TJ. Facial Versus Skeletal Landmarks for Anterior-Posterior Diagnosis in Orthognathic Surgery and Orthodontics: Are They the Same? J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2020 Feb; 78 (2):287.e1-287.e12 Epub 2019 Oct 19
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  12. Rasmussen CM, Lee SKY, Arce K, Salinas TJ. Interdisciplinary rehabilitation of a primary intraosseous carcinoma including orthodontic archform management. Quintessence Int. 2020; 51 (6):464-472
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  13. Carr AB, Arwani N, Lohse CM, Gonzalez RLV, Muller OM, Salinas TJ. Early Implant Failure Associated With Patient Factors, Surgical Manipulations, and Systemic Conditions. J Prosthodont. 2019 Jul; 28 (6):623-633 Epub 2018 Oct 22
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  14. Carr AB, Sinha N, Lohse CM, Muller OM, Salinas TJ. Association Between Early Implant Failure and Prosthodontic Characteristics. J Prosthodont. 2019 Jan; 28 (1):30-35 Epub 2018 Dec 09
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  15. Salinas TJ, Sinha N, Revuru V, Arce K. Prosthetic rehabilitation of a maxillary defect with a bone anchored prosthesis: A clinical report. J Prosthet Dent. 2019 Jan; 121 (1):173-178 Epub 2018 Aug 07
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  16. Mounajjed R, Salinas TJ, Ingr T, Azar B. Effect of different resin luting cements on the marginal fit of lithium disilicate pressed crowns. J Prosthet Dent. 2018 Jun; 119 (6):975-980 Epub 2017 Nov 15
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  17. Hoerler SB, Nietz SK, Zook VL, Lohse CM, Salinas TJ, Carr AB, Assad DA. Consistency of Dental Hygiene Therapy Utilizing Various Dental Hygiene Instrumentation and Its Effect on Peri-implant Health and Survival of Dental Implants: A Retrospective Study. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2017 Nov/Dec; 32 (6):1371-1376
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  18. Yetzer JG, Ettinger KS, Arce K, Salinas TJ. Whole-Arch Single-Stage Free Flap Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of the Mandible: A Case Report and Technical Considerations on a New Technique. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2017 Feb; 75 (2):290-296 Epub 2016 Aug 27
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  19. Hagiwara Y, Narita T, Shioda Y, Iwasaki K, Ikeda T, Namaki S, Salinas TJ. Current status of implant prosthetics in Japan: a survey among certified dental lab technicians. Int J Implant Dent. 2015 Dec; 1 (1):4 Epub 2015 Feb 17
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  20. Dhima M, Carr AB, Salinas TJ, Lohse C, Berglund L, Nan KA. Evaluation of fracture resistance in aqueous environment under dynamic loading of lithium disilicate restorative systems for posterior applications. Part 2. J Prosthodont. 2014 Jul; 23 (5):353-7 Epub 2014 Jan 13
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  21. Dhima M, Paulusova V, Lohse C, Salinas TJ, Carr AB. Practice-based evidence from 29-year outcome analysis of management of the edentulous jaw using osseointegrated dental implants. J Prosthodont. 2014 Apr; 23 (3):173-81 Epub 2013 July 26
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  22. Dhima M, Salinas TJ, Cofer SA, Rieck KL. Rehabilitation of medically complex ectodermal dysplasia with novel surgical and prosthodontic protocols. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2014 Mar; 43: (3)301-4.
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  23. Dhima M, Paulusova V, Carr AB, Rieck KL, Lohse C, Salinas TJ. Practice-based clinical evaluation of ceramic single crowns after at least five years. J Prosthet Dent. 2014 Feb; 111 (2):124-30 Epub 2013 Dec 10
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  24. Dhima M, Salinas TJ, Rieck KL. Virtual surgical planning for treatment of severe mandibular retrognathia with collapsed occlusion using contemporary surgical and prosthodontic protocols. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2013 Nov; 71(11):1923-32. Epub 2013 Aug 26.
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  25. Bassi F, Carr AB, Chang TL, Estafanous EW, Garrett NR, Happonen RP, Koka S, Laine J, Osswald M, Reintsema H, Rieger J, Roumanas E, Salinas TJ, Stanford CM, Wolfaardt J. Functional outcomes for clinical evaluation of implant restorations. Int J Prosthodont. 2013 Sep-Oct; 26(5):411-8.
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  26. Bassi F, Carr AB, Chang TL, Estafanous EW, Garrett NR, Happonen RP, Koka S, Laine J, Osswald M, Reintsema H, Rieger J, Roumanas E, Salinas TJ, Stanford CM, Wolfaardt J. Psychologic outcomes in implant prosthodontics. Int J Prosthodont. 2013 Sep-Oct; 26(5):429-34.
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  27. Bassi F, Carr AB, Chang TL, Estafanous EW, Garrett NR, Happonen RP, Koka S, Laine J, Osswald M, Reintsema H, Rieger J, Roumanas E, Salinas TJ, Stanford CM, Wolfaardt J. Economic outcomes in prosthodontics. Int J Prosthodont. 2013 Sep-Oct; 26(5):465-9.
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  28. Ettinger KS, Rieck KL, Salinas TJ, Arce K. Intra-arch elastics technique: a novel method for controlling the abutment/soft tissue interface during implant reconstruction of the orofacial region. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2013 Aug; 71(8):1334-9. Epub 2013 Mar 26.
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  29. Bassi F, Carr AB, Chang TL, Estafanous E, Garrett NR, Happonen RP, Koka S, Laine J, Osswald M, Reintsema H, Rieger J, Roumanas E, Estafanous E, Salinas TJ, Stanford CM, Wolfaardt J. Oral Rehabilitation Outcomes Network-ORONet. Int J Prosthodont. 2013 Jul-Aug; 26 (4):319-22
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  30. Bassi F, Carr AB, Chang TL, Estafanous E, Garrett NR, Happonen RP, Koka S, Laine J, Osswald M, Reintsema H, Rieger J, Roumanas E, Estafanous E, Salinas TJ, Stanford CM, Wolfaardt J. Clinical outcomes measures for assessment of longevity in the dental implant literature: ORONet approach. Int J Prosthodont. 2013 Jul-Aug; 26 (4):323-30
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  31. Dhima M, Assad DA, Volz JE, An KN, Berglund LJ, Carr AB, Salinas TJ. Evaluation of fracture resistance in aqueous environment of four restorative systems for posterior applications. Part 1. J Prosthodont. 2013 Jun; 22(4):256-60. Epub 2012 Dec 20.
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  32. Dhima M, Arce K, Moore EJ, Rieck KL, Salinas TJ. Novel oncologic, surgical, and prosthetic treatment of high-grade surface osteosarcoma, osteoblastic mandible type. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2013 May; 71 (5):e224-31 Epub 2013 Jan 05
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  33. Dhima M, Rieck KL, Arce K, Salinas TJ. Development of stable peri-implant soft tissue and mentolabial sulcus depth with an implant-retained soft tissue conformer after osteocutaneous flap reconstruction. Int J Prosthodont. 2013 May-Jun; 26 (3):265-7
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  34. Dhima M, Petropoulos VC, Salinas TJ, Wright RF. Predoctoral dental students' perceptions and experiences with prosthodontics. J Prosthodont. 2013 Feb; 22(2):148-56. Epub 2012 Jul 04.
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  35. Dhima M, Salinas TJ, Wermers RA, Weaver AL, Koka S. Preference changes of adult outpatients for giving saliva, urine and blood for clinical testing after actual sample collection. J Prosthodont Res. 2013 Jan; 57 (1):51-6 Epub 2013 Feb 01
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  36. Beier US, Dhima M, Koka S, Salinas TJ, Dumfahrt H. Comparison of two different veneer preparation designs in vital teeth. Quintessence Int. 2012 Nov-Dec; 43(10):835-9.
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  37. Buddula A, Assad DA, Salinas TJ, Garces YI, Volz JE, Weaver AL. Survival of dental implants in irradiated head and neck cancer patients: a retrospective analysis. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. 2012 Oct; 14(5):716-22. Epub 2010 Oct 26.
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  38. Beier US, Salinas T, Puelacher W. Resection of a primary oral malignant melanoma and rehabilitative management using nasolabial flap: a case report. Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2012 Mar; 16(1):141-5. Epub 2011 Jun 10.
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  39. Buddula A, Assad DA, Salinas TJ, Garces YI, Volz JE, Weaver AL. Survival of turned and roughened dental implants in irradiated head and neck cancer patients: a retrospective analysis. J Prosthet Dent. 2011 Nov; 106(5):290-6.
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  40. Buddula A, Assad DA, Salinas TJ, Garces YI. Survival of dental implants in native and grafted bone in irradiated head and neck cancer patients: a retrospective analysis. Indian J Dent Res. 2011 Sep-Oct; 22: (5)644-8.
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  41. Dhima M, Salinas TJ, Koka S. Elective edentulation after 7 episodes of infective endocarditis: a clinical report. J Prosthet Dent. 2011 Jul; 106(1):1-5.
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  42. Salinas TJ. Prosthetic rehabilitation of defects of the head and neck. Semin Plast Surg. 2010 Aug; 24 (3):299-308
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  43. Salinas TJ, Desa VP, Katsnelson A, Miloro M. Clinical evaluation of implants in radiated fibula flaps. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2010 Mar; 68(3):524-9.
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  44. Salinas T, Eckert S. Implant-supported single crowns predictably survive to five years with limited complications. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2010 Mar; 10(1):56-7.
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  45. Gutierrez-Riera UU, Flores AR, Rivera FZ, Salinas TJ. Implant Rehabilitation Using High Strength Ceramics Quintessence of Dental Technology 33;11-30. 2010(33):11-30.
  46. Koka S, Salinas TJ, Kennel KA. Osteoporosis, fracture risk, and prosthodontic implications. Int J Prosthodont. 2009 Sep-Oct; 22(5):505-6.
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  47. Kademani D, Salinas T, Moran SL. Medial femoral periosteal microvascular free flap: a new method for maxillary reconstruction. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2009 Mar; 67(3):661-5.
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  48. Salinas TJ. Treatment of edentulism: optimizing outcomes with tissue management and impression techniques. J Prosthodont. 2009 Feb; 18 (2):97-105
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  49. Salinas TJ, Koka S. Porcelain-fused-to-metal technology--still the standard of care for single-tooth crowns? Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2007 Jun; 28(6):334-9.
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  50. Salinas TJ, Desa VP, Vasilic M. CAD CAM Multiple Implant Screw-Retained Restorations: An Illustration of Technique. Quintessence of Dental Technology Yearbook. 2007 Feb:215-24.
  51. Salinas TJ, Eckert SE. In patients requiring single-tooth replacement, what are the outcomes of implant- as compared to tooth-supported restorations? Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2007; 22 Suppl:71-95
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  52. Salinas TJ. Fabrication of passive bar attachments: Part II--Casting techniques and misfits. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent. 2006 Apr; 18(3):148.
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  53. Durham TM, King T, Salinas T, Franco T, Ross J. Dental implants in edentulous adults with cognitive disabilities: report of a pilot project. Spec Care Dentist. 2006 Jan-Feb; 26(1):40-6.
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  54. Gutierrez-Riera JJ, Flores AR, Rivera FZ, Salinas TJ. Alternative designs in implant-retained maxillary overdentures: the telescopic approach. Quintessence of Dental Technology Yearbook Quintessence, Chicago. 2006.
  55. Salinas TJ. Fabrication of passive bar attachments. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent. 2005 Nov-Dec; 17(10):708.
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  56. Salinas TJ, Sheridan PJ, Castellon P, Block MS. Treatment planning for multiunit restorations--the use of diagnostic planning to predict implant and esthetic results in patients with congenitally missing teeth. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2005 Sep; 63(9 Suppl 2):45-58.
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  57. Salinas TJ. The use of dental implants in replacement of molar teeth. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent. 2005 Jul; 17(6):423.
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  58. Sadan A, Blatz MB, Salinas TJ, Block MS. Single-implant restorations: a contemporary approach for achieving a predictable outcome. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2004 Sep; 62(9 Suppl 2):73-81.
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  59. Salinas TJ, Block MS, Sadan A. Fixed partial denture or single-tooth implant restoration? Statistical considerations for sequencing and treatment. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2004 Sep; 62(9 Suppl 2):2-16.
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  60. Salinas TJ. Replacement of single missing molar teeth with dental implants. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent. 2004 Jul; 16(6):424.
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  61. Salinas TJ. Contemporary ceramics for dentistry. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent. 2003 Oct; 15(9):690.
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  62. Mekayarajjananonth T, Salinas TJ, Chambers MS, Lemon JC. A mold-making procedure for multiple orbital prostheses fabrication. J Prosthet Dent. 2003 Jul; 90(1):97-100.
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  63. Salinas TJ. Three-unit fixed partial dentures versus single-tooth implant restorations. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent. 2003 Jun; 15(5):372.
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  64. Salinas TJ. Peri-implant and restorative considerations for aesthetic implant dentistry. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent. 2003 Jan-Feb; 15(1):74.
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  65. Block MS, Salinas T. Reconstruction of a nasomaxillary defect with traditional and infraorbital zygomaticus implants: report of a case. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2002 Nov; 60(11):1362-6.
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  66. Salinas TJ. A change of philosophy in abutment connections. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent. 2002 Aug; 14(6):471.
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  67. Yukna R, Salinas TJ, Carr RF. Periodontal regeneration following use of ABM/P-1 5: a case report. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2002 Apr; 22(2):146-55.
  68. Mekayarajjananonth T, Kiat-amnuay S, Sooksuntisakoonchai N, Salinas TJ. The functional and esthetic deficit replaced with an acrylic resin gingival veneer. Quintessence Int. 2002 Feb; 33(2):91-4.
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  69. Mekayarajjananonth T, LoCascio SJ, Winkler S, Salinas TJ, Guerra LR. Alternative retention for an implant-retained auricular prosthesis. J Oral Implantol. 2002; 28(3):117-21.
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  70. Salinas TJ. Extended-length implants for reconstruction of the edentulous-maxilla. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent. 2001 Oct; 13(8):608.
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  71. Salinas TJ. Anti-rotational features for osseointegrated implants. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent. 2001 Jun-Jul; 13(5):352.
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  72. Nguyen P, Mohamed SE, Gardiner D, Salinas T. A randomized double-blind clinical trial of the effect of chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine hydrochloride on temporomandibular joint disorders: a pilot study. Cranio. 2001 Apr; 19(2):130-9.
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  73. Salinas TJ. Single-tooth implant restorations: considerations and treatment sequencing. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent. 2001 Mar; 13(2):104.
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  74. Salinas TJ, Sadan A, Peterson, T, Jirajariyavej B, Block MS. Zygomaticus implants: a new treatment modality for the edentulous maxilla. QDT. 2001(24):171-80.
  75. Salinas TJ. New directions in modern dentistry. Pract Periodontics Aesthet Dent. 2000 Oct; 12(8):736.
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  76. Salinas TJ. Education, research, and faculty in today's dental schools. Pract Periodontics Aesthet Dent. 2000 Jun-Jul; 12(5):484.
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  77. Salinas TJ. Attachment mechanisms for removable implant restorations. Pract Periodontics Aesthet Dent. 2000 Mar; 12(2):140.
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  78. Mekayarajjananonth T, Kiat-amnuay S, Salinas TJ. A combined direct dowel and indirect core technique. Quintessence Int. 2000 Jan; 31(1):19-23.
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  79. Salinas TJ. Contemporary materials for removable prosthodontics. Pract Periodontics Aesthet Dent. 1999 Oct; 11(8):888.
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  80. Salinas TJ. Dental implant placement based on restorative components. Pract Periodontics Aesthet Dent. 1999 Apr; 11(3):346.
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  81. Veerisetty V, Salinas TJ, Chang JC, Hurst TL. Silicoating in resin-metal bonding: restorative implications for osseointegrated implant-bone unison. J Gt Houst Dent Soc. 1998 Dec; 70(5):17-8.
  82. Buskin R, Salinas TJ. Transferring emergence profile created from the provisional to the definitive restoration. Pract Periodontics Aesthet Dent. 1998 Nov-Dec; 10(9):1171-9; quiz 1180.
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  83. Salinas TJ. Soft tissue retraction with osseointegrated implants. Pract Periodontics Aesthet Dent. 1998 Nov-Dec; 10(9):1220.
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  84. Salinas TJ. Cementable mechanics and implant dentistry. Pract Periodontics Aesthet Dent. 1998 Aug; 10(6):753.
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  85. Salinas TJ. Soft tissue punch technique for aesthetic implant dentistry. Pract Periodontics Aesthet Dent. 1998 May; 10(4):434.
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  86. Raigrodski AJ, Sadan A, Salinas TJ. Managing malrelated arches and limited vertical space for implant-supported overdentures: a case report. Pract Periodontics Aesthet Dent. 1998 Mar; 10(2):163-70; quiz 172.
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  87. Salinas TJ, Sadan A. Establishing soft tissue integration with natural tooth-shaped abutments. Pract Periodontics Aesthet Dent. 1998 Jan-Feb; 10(1):35-42; quiz 44.
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  88. Sadan A, Raigrodski AJ, Salinas TJ. Prosthetic considerations in the fabrication of surgical stents for implant placement. Pract Periodontics Aesthet Dent. 1997 Nov-Dec; 9(9):1003-11; quiz 1012.
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  89. LoCascio SJ, Salinas TJ. Rehabilitation of an edentulous mandible with an implant-supported prosthesis. Pract Periodontics Aesthet Dent. 1997 Apr; 9(3):357-68; quiz 370.
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  90. Salinas TJ, Guerra LR, Rogers WA. Aesthetic considerations for maxillary obturators retained by implants. Pract Periodontics Aesthet Dent. 1997 Apr; 9(3):265-76; quiz 279.
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  91. Rogers WA, Salinas TJ, Novoselsky A. Maxillary definitive obturators: rationale of design. J Dent Technol. 1996 Nov; 13(9):19-26.
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  92. Huband ML, Hochstedler JL, Salinas TJ. A spacer that facilitates construction of implant-supported prostheses frameworks. J Dent Technol. 1996 Jul-Aug; 13(6):8-12.
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  93. Salinas TJ, Penchas J, Prada-Valverde V, Guerra LR. A multiple tray technique for implant-retained orbital prostheses. J Prosthet Dent. 1995 Feb; 73(2):158-61.
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  94. Salinas TJ, Jacob RF. Prescribing nicotine substitutes for tobacco cessation: considerations and contraindications. Tex Dent J. 1994 Jun; 111(6):33-5, 37.
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  95. Salinas TJ, Finger IM, Thaler JJ 2nd, Clark RS. Spark erosion implant-supported overdentures: clinical and laboratory techniques. Implant Dent. 1992 Winter; 1(4):246-51.
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  96. Finger IM, Block MS, Salinas TJ. Treatment of a resorbed maxilla with sinus grafting, implants, and spark erosion overdenture: clinical report. Implant Dent. 1992 Summer; 1(2):150-3.
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