Diamond Burs
The first step in selecting the proper burr is to pick the best shape and cut style.
Shapes of diamond burs
- Round (BR: 001,002)
- Taper flat end( TF:169,170,171,172,173,174)
- Taper round end(TR: 196,197,198,199,200)
- Flame ogival end(FO:299,257)
- Straight flat end(SF: 109,110,111)
- Taper conical end(TC: 164, 165, 166-167)
- Straight round end(SR: 141)
- Wheel(WR: 041,068)
- Inverted cone(SI: 010)
- Double inverted cone(DI: 032)
- Straight ogival end(SO: 288,289)
- Special shape(EX)
- Others
The second step in selecting the correct grit size according to the color belt.
Color | Grain | ISO | Grit Size | Color | Grain | ISO | Grit Size | |
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Extra fine | 504 | 25μm | ![]() |
Medium | 524 | 105-120μm | |
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Fine | 514 | 46μm | ![]() |
Coarse | 534 | 126-150μm |
The third step in selecting the MAX. RPM of dental diamond burs
ISO Φ(1/10mm) | FG RPM | HP RPM |
007 - 014 | 450,000 | 250,000 |
016 - 023 | 300,000 | 120,000 |
025 - 045 | 120,000 | 80,000 |
047 - 065 | 80,000 | 60,000 |
066 - 093 | 60,000 | 40,000 |
The last step in selecting the right shank size for the diamond burs.
FGSS, FG, FG long head, FG surgical, RA, RA surgical, HP shank.
Name | ISO | Diameter | Length |
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FGSS | 313 | 1.60mm | ![]() |
FG | 314 | 1.60mm | ![]() |
FG L | 315 | 1.60mm | ![]() |
FG SURG | 316 | 1.60mm | ![]() |
RA | 204 | 2.35mm | ![]() |
RA SURG(25) | 206 | 2.35mm | ![]() |
RA SURG(34) | 206 | 2.35mm | ![]() |
HP | 104 | 2.35mm | ![]() |