Burs

What Are Dental Burs?

A dental bur attaches to a high-speed or slow-speed handpiece and cuts, shapes or polishes tooth structure and restorative materials. Burs are a daily consumable in general, restorative and surgical dentistry.

Carbide vs. Diamond Burs

Carbide burs have bladed heads that cut cleanly, which makes them well suited for excavating decay, cutting through metal and preparing cavities. Diamond burs grind rather than cut and are often used for crown preparations and finishing ceramics and composites.

Shank Types and Shapes

Friction grip (FG) burs fit high-speed handpieces, while right angle (RA) latch burs fit slow-speed contra-angles. Common shapes include round, pear, inverted cone and straight or tapered fissure, each designed for a specific step in the procedure.

Wholesale and Private Label

PlastCare USA supplies dental burs by the case to dental distributors, dealers, hospitals, dental groups and DSOs, schools and government buyers, with orders shipped from Los Angeles.

Building your own line? PlastCare USA also offers private label on dental burs, with your brand on the packaging. Request a quote for case pricing, pack options and lead times.