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Burs

Find the right dental burs for your clinical needs, with our wide selection of diamond, tungsten carbide, and steel burs for cutting, shaping, finishing, and polishing procedures.

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FAQs

Dental burs are rotary instruments used for a range of clinical procedures, including cutting, shaping, finishing, and polishing tooth structure and restorative materials. Different bur materials, shapes, sizes, and grits are suited to different applications.
Diamond burs use an abrasive diamond-coated surface and are commonly used for cutting and shaping tooth structure and restorative materials. Tungsten carbide burs use defined cutting blades and are often selected for efficient material removal, finishing, and other clinical applications. The most suitable option will depend on the procedure and material being worked on.
Consider the procedure, material being cut, required shape and finish, as well as the bur's size, grit, cutting style, and shank type. Compatibility with your handpiece and the manufacturer's instructions should also be checked before use.
Grit refers to the coarseness of the abrasive surface on a diamond bur and can influence cutting speed and surface finish. Bur shape describes the geometry of the working end, such as round, flame or tapered designs. Different combinations are used for different preparation, finishing and polishing requirements.
FG, RA and HP refer to common dental bur shank types. FG burs are designed for friction-grip high-speed handpieces, RA burs are typically used with latch-type contra-angle handpieces, and HP burs are intended for straight handpieces. Always check compatibility with your equipment before use. If you are not sure which bur is right for you, speak to your dedicated Henry Schein Field Sales Consultant for guidance and support.
Reusable burs should be processed according to the bur manufacturer's instructions, and your practice's validated decontamination procedures. Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation requirements can vary by product, so always check whether a bur is reusable, autoclavable, sterile, or intended for single use before processing.
Yes – Henry Schein offer a broad range of dental burs across different materials, shapes, sizes, and clinical applications. If you need help selecting the right option, our team can support you in understanding the available choices, and identifying burs suited to your procedures, equipment, and practice requirements.