Dental burs are essential products for any dental clinic or dental lab.
Every dental clinic in the world has different types of burs in different shapes for different purposes.
This is because dentists have to perform various cutting and grinding operations during their work in order to achieve the desired result both practically and aesthetically for the patient.
Usually the work will be done behind the scenes on various restorative materials or in the patient's mouth to remove soft tissue enamel or bone.
The most common type of burs are diamond burs and carbide burs that can be found in a variety of shapes, sizes, and grits
Diamond burs are dental burs coated with diamond particles.
The diamond on the top of the bur and the turbine's rapid rotation provide a solution to cases where enamel particles need to be removed.
Dentists use diamond burs for a wide range of procedures that require precise cutting such as: cutting, grinding, polishing and finishing.
Most dentists will use the same burs for different operations based on their preference, so each bur has more than one purpose.
Dental diamond burs have a relatively rapid natural abrasion. With rapid rotation, the diamond particles on the bur wear out and impair the bur’s effectiveness, which is why the material and coating are of great importance.
Choosing a higher quality diamond bur will extend its lifespan and allow the doctor to perform a wider range of operations. A low quality diamond bur can easily break and wear out quickly before the dentist has finished its procedure.
Diamond burs come in a wide variety of sizes and coatings for different purposes according to the requirements and habits of the user. Amongst the popular types there are: round diamond bur, football, inverted cone, surgical burs, endo access, etc..
Carbide burs are uncoated dental burs made of a strong material called Tungsten Carbide.
Since Carbide is such a strong material, Carbide burs are used in many different industries including dentistry & jewelry.
Dental carbide burs are used by dentists and laboratories in various clinical cases such as restorative dentistry and dental surgery for immediate loading, crown preparation and endo access.
Unlike dental diamond bur, the carbide bur is considered to be much more durable and usually has a longer lifespan. One of the main reason for that is that they are not coated and the material itself is stronger.
The main advantage of a carbide bur is the aggressive cutting and the smooth surface it leaves behind.
Carbide burs are available in different shapes and types for different purposes such as metal cutting in crown and bridge removal or for bone cutting in surgical procedures such as dental implants.
To conclude, dental burs are an important tool for any dentist, regardless of his specialty.
Carbide and diamond burs provide a solution for grinding and cutting and their quality is measured by their durability and effectiveness.
Although dental burs are relatively inexpensive, they range widely in price depending on the country of manufacture and their quality.
A quality product may cost more, but it will save doctors energy, time and money in the long run.
For the best dental burs, pay attention to the manufacturer's country of origin and supplier's quality.
MSDI company recommends Eagle Dental Burs - online store for high-quality dental burs made in Israel.
