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I thought my group did a great job writing the paper. It was interesting to find out about all the different options when it comes to restoring teeth with small lesions
Jeremy Gross <gros0159@tc.umn.edu>
- Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 14:35:40 (CDT)

I am very interested in air abrasion techniques. It seems like the most conservative possible treatment. I do wonder if this could abrade the rubber dam.
Gary Hedin <hedingj@tc.umn.edu>
- Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 07:49:30 (CDT)

I liked the part of the paper that talked about air abraision. I sincerely hope that we get exposure to this instrument before be leave school. Well done on the paper.
Mike Henrickson <henr0193@tc.umn.edu>
- Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 07:48:20 (CDT)

I was pleased with how the paper cleared up some questions that our paper only touched on. I am really looking forward to the presentation.
Dylan Ascheman <asch0013>
- Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 07:30:44 (CDT)

Very well written paper. Air abrasion is a topic brought up by several people outside school and some patients. Its nice to finally have some information to give them about this topic.
travis hanel <hane0044@tc.umn.edu>
- Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 07:29:01 (CDT)

Very interesting! I am very interested in the air abrasion technology and think the presentation should be very informative.
Leslie Spangler <span0072@umn.edu>
- Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 07:25:51 (CDT)

The paper was well written and I liked the outline at the beginning of the paper so it can also be used as a reference. Interested in the presentation..
alyssa hedstrom <lind0617@umn.edu>
- Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 07:20:00 (CDT)

Well done on the paper. It was very informative, yet concise.
Alisa Nord <anord@tc.umn.edu>
- Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 07:16:02 (CDT)

Obviously I am biased, but this paper really was well written by my group. I learned alot from this paper.
Steve Graber <grab0054@umn.edu>
- Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 07:15:38 (CDT)

I am interested in air-abrasion, and would like to know how I may recieve some exposure to this technique.
kellee kattleman <katt0013@tc.umn.edu>
- Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 07:08:50 (CDT)

The paper was concise and to the point. We really haven't heard about air abrasion techniques before, so it'll be interesting to learn more about it in lecture today. Could air abrasion make specific internal line angle cuts in an amalgam prep?
Phillip Zhan <phzhan@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 07:07:40 (CDT)

From my own short clinical experience, it seems that the air abraision would work alright for small lesions, but I am yet to be convinced of it's efficacy on moderate to extensive lesions. Perhaps this will be cleared up in the upcoming presentation.
ryan tietz <tiet0020@tc.umn.edu>
- Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 06:54:29 (CDT)

This was a great paper. I really enjoyed reading about the new technologies that are out there. I only wish we had a chance to use some of them while we're in school. I'd really like to see how one of the air abrasion units works on a patient.
Eric Knaff <knaf0006@tc.umn.edu>
- Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 06:54:20 (CDT)

This was a very well organized paper. I really liked the history that you included in your paper. I found that very interesting.
James Sigaty <siga0004@tc.umn.edu>
- Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 06:46:30 (CDT)

This was a very well written paper. You did a great job stating the research and not putting too much of of your own opionions in there. I look forward to hearing the presentation.
Jennifer LaBerge <luke0035@tc.umn.edu>
- Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 00:52:40 (CDT)

Intersting point about the rounded internal line angle amalgam statistics. Paper is very informative. However, in my practice I will use amalgam for every restoration,...even anteriors. ;)
Brent Swenson <swen0316@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 23:39:24 (CDT)

Great paper, I look forward to hearing more about air abrasion.
Stephen Sawyer <sawy0071@umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 23:33:18 (CDT)

This group did a fantastic job writting the paper. I thought that it was great how they discussed much of the new technology out there, such as lasers and air abrasion, noting there possible advantages, while focusing on what would be most applicable to us now and in the near future. I did find it interesting that they used air abrasion so long ago!
Jim Healy <heal0052@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 23:32:40 (CDT)

Well written paper. I'm interested in hearing more about air abrasion and stem cell research. I'm really questioning the use of the air abrasion due to its limited abilities. It's probably helpful for patients that are extremely afraid of the drill.
Nathan Mork <morknp@umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 23:19:24 (CDT)

This was a very informative paper to read. We seem to be at a turning point as far as the type of materials used in dentistry. As we shift from amalgam to composites, we need to understand the properties of these materials so we use them properly and in the right situation. I also liked how it analyzed the new technology in this area and reported how effective or ineffective they are in caries removal.
Brian McDonald <bmcdonal@umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 23:00:54 (CDT)

I hope that in your presentation you mention the cost for an air abrasion system. If an air abrasion system is costly, does it realistically warrant use, since you mentioned that it does not work well to remove carious dentin?
Michael Nelson <nels1959@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 23:00:42 (CDT)

Very well written paper. I look forward to hearing more on the advances in stem cell regeneration in the future.
jon matthes <matt0428@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 22:54:58 (CDT)

This paper was extremely organized and well written! I look forward to seeing the presentation tomorrow and hearing more about the air abrasion technique! It is something that would be very interesting to try out for ourselves.
Kara Lobaugh <loba008@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 22:40:52 (CDT)

Very well written paper! I thin it's interesting that researchers have been working with stem stells to try and regenerate tooth structure. I'm sure this research is many years from practical use, but it could dramatically change how we restore teeth. I actually just heard on the news recently that researchers had "successfully grown human teeth in the lab." I wonder if this report correlates to the research mentioned in the paper. Big Times!
Brian Vieregge <vieregbl@umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 22:37:11 (CDT)

Excellent paper - very well-written and interesting to read. Thanks for touching on the stem cell developments since I haven't heard anything about this before. Also, I appreciate the clarifications on air abrasion because I wasn't too sure what it was all about until now.
Jessica Inglis <ingl0011@umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 22:27:59 (CDT)

Great review of the materials and techniques currently used in dentistry. I was glad to see you addressed both the pros and cons of each material and technique. I look forward to seeing the presentation.
Matthew Berg <berg0522@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 22:00:06 (CDT)

Great paper. Now the rest of us have to do a bang up job too in order to pass, good work. But seriously folks, it is really nice to get a good review of materials now and then to keep them straight, thanks a lot.
Craig Spieker <spie0089@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 21:53:54 (CDT)

Good job on the paper. I hope that you cover and show some of the techniques and situations in which air abrasion can be used.
Tim Osborn <osbo0075@umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 21:51:06 (CDT)

You mentioned in your paper about tunnel preperations. I find it interesting that they were never mentioned in Operative before (or at least I think they weren't.) The only question that I have about them is how do you know for sure that you have removed all the caries? With the marginal ridge left intact, I would think that visualization would be difficult.
Erick Hallie <ehallie@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 21:50:54 (CDT)

Good paper, y'all. Liked your mention of stem cells--shows that even dentistry is up to speed with their molecular biology techniques. I liked the mention of tunnel preparations too. I ran across these for the first time in our operative book (did you know we have one?)...they look fun, I want to try one!
Julie Smith <smit1631@umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 21:40:57 (CDT)

Very informative paper. I especially appreciate their effort in comparing different excavation techniques. The tunnel restoration mentioned in the paper brought up my interest too. Hope during the presentation you will provide details of the design.
Lan Zhou <zhou0039@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 21:36:06 (CDT)

Great paper guys. What is involved in preparing a tooth with the air abrasion technique, since it isn't good at removing carious dentin?
Joshua Campbell <camp0385@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 21:16:41 (CDT)

Great job on the paper I learned a lot, Air abrasion is really swell!
Tom Tadysak <tady0005@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 20:57:21 (CDT)

I enjoyed reading your paper and thought it was extremely well written. I liked how you contrasted the various modalities of tooth structure removal and concluded that despite all the advances in technology, the best way to remove tooth structure is still the old fashion bur in a handpiece. Hopefully, with more research, some of these alternate techniques (air abrasion, "lasers", etc.) can become more reliable means of removing decay.
Devin Croft <crof0017@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 20:23:58 (CDT)

I thought your paper was a very fair review of your subject. You showed multiple views of every topic. I liked your honesty in presenting the different excavation techniques. There are so many avenues to research and think about when dealing with such a broad topic, however I believe you did a fantastic job...wanna help my group?
Nathan Pedersen <Pede0328>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 19:55:27 (CDT)

The subject of stem cell regeneration is absolutely fascinating! Who knows where this will lead the dental field. I would never say that this is the end of dentistry, because that has been said before.
Bradley Morrison <morr0188@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 18:37:16 (CDT)

Very well written and interesting paper. Your findings and recommendations seem very consistent with what we have been learning thus far this semester. Do you have any comments on how to restore a case of recurrent decay around an existing restoration (is there a point when you cannot simply remove the existing composite or whatever and refill the lesion with composite material)?
Chris Wangen <wang0141@umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 18:05:39 (CDT)

Nice job! Interesting information about the stem cell transplants for generating synthetic tooth material. Are there any estimates of how this would affect dentistry? Would a general dentist be performing these services, or is the research still too early to tell?
Aaron Johnson <john3097@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 17:33:03 (CDT)

Very organized- I was especially interested in the sections about "alternative excavation techniques" and flowable composites.
Polly LoCascio <loca0008@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 17:03:45 (CDT)

Good overview of materials. Its also nice to have a summary of different excavation techniques that are more conservative.
stephanie miner <schw0438>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 16:24:46 (CDT)

According to this paper, air abrasion is only effective for removing sound tooth structure. Does this mean that there is not a situation in where it is usefull in caries removal?
Jason Johnson <john4525@umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 16:21:37 (CDT)

Fascinating stuff this biomimetics. It would completely change dentistry...probably making everything we've learned already obsolete.
David Gilmer <gilm0069@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 16:08:18 (CDT)

Well written informative paper that represents both sides of the issures very eloquently. The use of stem cells to regenerate tooth structure is an interesting idea that is open to debate. Good job learned a lot.
Will Manke <mank0027@umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 15:28:03 (CDT)

I think the group did an excellent job of presenting both sides of the issue and research that supports the topic. I like it when issues are approached in this manner, allowing the reader to decide for themselves.
Katie Lantz <lant0025@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 14:26:28 (CDT)

I find it fascinating that scientists are trying to use stem cells to "grow" new dentin and enamel. This is the first I've heard of such research. What a remarkable and important discovery it would be if we could replace tooth structure without introducing a foreign material!
Roxane Huber <hube0079@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 23:14:05 (CDT)

Wow! These guys are really smart. Group 2 wrote a heck of a paper. Good job!
Adam L. Forster <fors0174@umn.edu>
- Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 22:24:54 (CDT)

Good paper. I thought the part about using stem cells to generate tooth structure to be used to replace cavitated lesions was very interesting and i was wondering how far along this technology is.
Aaron D. Imdieke <imdi0012@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 21:31:53 (CDT)

It was good to see an overview with all the materials we use in one spot.
Grant Raykowski <rayk0002@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 21:29:20 (CDT)

Great paper! It was so refreshing to see both sides of the issue backed up with research instead of just one opinion and sorted through papers used only to emphasize one point.
Melissa McCartney <mcca0326@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 19:32:13 (CDT)

Good information gathered--especially on the uses and faults of the air abrasion machine.
kelly a reynolds <krol0068@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 17:07:08 (CDT)

I think it is really interesting to see all of the new technology out there...is any of it available to us here at the school??? On any type of regular basis?
Carrie Carlson <lebl0022@umn.edu>
- Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 15:50:34 (CDT)

This was a well written paper. Again I liked the fact that it covered the new technology available to us as practictioners. It will be interesting to see what improvements will be made over the next few years, as we're entering the workforce.
Heidi Nichols-Johnson <nichols_hi_d@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 15:47:34 (CDT)

I really enjoyed reading about the air abrasion and laser excavation in this paper. I had heard a little bit about these before coming to dental school but haven't heard a thing about them since I've been here. Thus it was nice to have this presented as a topic in this course.
Brandon Owen <owen0133@umn.edu>
- Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 15:40:34 (CDT)

I liked the section on past, present, and future. I think that the history section gave a good perspective on how far we've come in treating lesions, and the "future" stuff is leading us in an exciting direction. If they ever want to do a study of tooth tissue regeneration on humans here at the U, sign me and my mouth up.
Karl Haemig <haem0002@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 15:34:41 (CDT)

I appreciated the information about air abrasion- this is a topic that is glazed over in dental school despite the patient interestin the technique.
Stephanie Guy <guyx0015@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 15:19:27 (CDT)

This paper was very well written. I especially like the recommendation section at the end because it was a good summary. The section also allowed for the opinions to be saved for the end instead of in the body of the paper.
Sachin Mehta <meht0026@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 13:17:36 (CDT)

Good paper-It was nice to read an overview of the different restoration techniques without a heavy bias either way.
Todd Miller <mill1154@umn.edu>
- Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 09:14:52 (CDT)

Well written paper group 2. I like how you touched on all the different procedures available and focused on the ones that will potentially make the greatest difference in dental practices of the near future. I did not find myself overflowed with useless data and worthless facts.
Brett Knutson <knut0283@umn.edu>
- Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 08:53:10 (CDT)

Very good paper. I recently had the opportunity to listen to Dr. Belvedere "the father of posterior composites", and he stated that flowables are some of the best restorative materials around but that they have gotten bad press in the past. It should be interesting to see how these materials affect the way we practice in the future.
Bryan Johnson <john2819@umn.edu>
- Monday, October 21, 2002 at 22:26:40 (CDT)

Great job group 2! Your paper was well written. Your section on options for removing caries was especially informative describing strengths and weaknesses of each system. Biomimetic materials are very interesing. However, I feel that it may be easy to get a cell to start making tooth structure but will we be able to make those cells produce organized structures such as dentinal tubules which provide the strength of a tooth? Only time will tell.
Ben Knutzen <knutzebt@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, October 21, 2002 at 22:07:28 (CDT)

Good paper! I liked the stuff on air abrasion, and the other alternative prep techniques. I would think it'd be unpleasant having a sandstorm blowing around in your mouth, though.
Patrick J Capp <capp0021@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, October 21, 2002 at 21:48:33 (CDT)

I think air abrasion is a good alternative for apprehensive patients. Do we have access to air abrasion equipment?
Monique Wood <wood0455@umn.edu>
- Monday, October 21, 2002 at 20:13:55 (CDT)

I enjoyed the paper. Though there was little about restoring these lesions that we hadn't learned already but it was nice to see some solid research to back-up what we have been taught.
Sarah Laszcwski Melstrom <slaszcws@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, October 21, 2002 at 19:18:57 (CDT)

Way to go group 2!! Your paper was well organized and very informative. The new research on using a person's own stem cells to regenerate dental tissues seems really neat and could be very advantageous to our profession. I would like to hear more about that even though this has yet to be done in humans.
Sarah Como <scomo@umn.edu>
- Monday, October 21, 2002 at 17:33:44 (CDT)

It was nice to see in your paper a section on alternative ways of cavity preps. The air abrasion system seams to have some promise to it and I would like to learn more about it. It was nice you gave both positive and negative components to the system.
Brent Deragisch <dera0008@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, October 21, 2002 at 13:56:57 (CDT)

Well written paper! Your group did a great job at looking at a variety of material and giving a concise overview of their good and bad points! I really enjoyed the info on air abrasion, maybe not so great!
Jolene Welter <welt0081@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, October 21, 2002 at 11:38:55 (CDT)

I really enjoyed researching and writing this paper. Although research isn't my favorite thing to do, it was great to read articles that contradict or agree with things that we have heard in different lectures. Doing the research for this paper forced me to come to my own conclusions about what products are supported by quality data, and which products need further research before they are widely used.
Erin Gannon <gann0033@tc.umn.edu>
- Sunday, October 20, 2002 at 17:10:38 (CDT)

Thanks for discussing the air abrasion technique because I have several friends that have been given this option by their dentist. Do you understand why patients receiving this treatment don't require local anesthesia because it would seem that the air pressure in the dentin tubules would still cause pain?
Thekla Olson <olso1118@tc.umn.edu>
- Saturday, October 19, 2002 at 22:32:30 (CDT)

This was an interesting paper. Well written. I found the potential tooth regeneration an intriguing concept. I am sure that will be a subject well researched in the future.
Jeremy Wehrman <wehr0018@tc.umn.edu>
- Saturday, October 19, 2002 at 13:52:15 (CDT)

The topic of biomimetics and using stem cells to replace tooth structure seems very futuristic. Are there any predictions as to whether or not this may be a feasible way to treat decay or tooth loss? What effects will this have on the dental profession?
Ann Thiele <thie0097@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at 18:21:31 (CDT)

In dentistry, companies are always coming out with all sorts of gadgets and devices. The norm seems to be to be patient on buying these items until they are proven to work and be practicle. How do we use the new technology out there to detect caries and not end up having a $5,000 piece of equipment sitting in our closet not being used?
Brian McDonald <bmcdonal@umn.edu>
- Monday, September 16, 2002 at 20:37:48 (CDT)

It was nice to finally get some info on how to detect dental caries - we don't really learn much about that in preclinic. Even though they can be difficult to detect, it was nice to get an overview of what methods/products are out there to aid in our diagnosis of caries.
Eric Knaff <knaf0006@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, September 16, 2002 at 06:08:40 (CDT)

I am testing to see if this works, another comment will be made later.
Steven Graber <grab0054@umn.edu>
- Friday, September 06, 2002 at 14:12:54 (CDT)

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