Diamond Burs

Dental burs have significantly impacted the field of dentistry, serving the purpose of cutting hard tissues like teeth and bone. They are typically composed of materials such as stainless steel, diamond particles, or tungsten carbide and are attached to dental drills with air turbines. The dental bur consists of three parts: the head, which contains blades for cutting through rotary motion, the neck, and the shank. Dentists use these tools to remove decayed tooth material, clean teeth, and prepare for fillings, while dental technicians employ them for various laboratory tasks. Dental burs are available in different shapes and sizes to suit specific applications and can rotate at high speeds, often up to 500,000 revolutions per minute. These burs can be made from steel, sometimes coated with materials like tungsten carbide, or be entirely composed of tungsten carbide. They are designed in numerous shapes to accommodate various cutting and drilling needs.

What are the types of Dental Diamond Burs?

There are many types, shapes, sizes, and grits available, so we can assure you it's a very interesting topic.

Medikabzaar recognizes the potential confusion that can arise when buying dental burs online. That's why we've organized a dedicated category of dental burs, making it easier for you to select the one that precisely matches your requirements, alleviating any uncertainty in the process. Following is the classification,

Based on Rotary Instrumentation:

Burrs designed for TURBINE (High Rotation), or FG (Friction Grip) instruments are typically smaller and intended for use with high-speed dental turbines. They possess a shank diameter of 1.6mm and a free end. The specific shank length is determined by ISO standards, usually commencing with 3XX.

Based on Angle:

Burrs designed for CONTRA ANGLE (CA) or RA (Right Angle) instruments are of intermediate size and intended for use with low to medium-speed dental contra-angle handpieces. They feature a handle diameter of 2.35mm and a distinctive notch at the end of the handle that secures them to the instrument head, making them easily distinguishable from other types.

The specific handle length follows ISO standards, generally commencing with 2XX, although the final length may vary depending on the burr's type and cutting method. Additionally, both diamond and tungsten contra-angle burrs are available to cater to various dental needs.

Based on Hand Piece burrs:

Burs designed for use with handpieces in both clinical and laboratory settings are notably larger and feature a shank diameter of 2.35mm. The length of the shank is specified according to ISO standards, typically beginning with 1XX, although the exact length may vary depending on the specific type and cutting method.

Classification Based on Material:

Tungsten...