The Essential Guide to Coarse Diamond Burs in Dentistry

There are many instruments that are required during dental procedures. Burs are one of the most popular rotary instruments that are used in modern dental procedures.

The two major types of burs are:

Carbide burs

Diamond burs

The main difference between the two types of burs is that a carbide bur is made up of tungsten carbide, whereas a diamond bur is made up of diamond (natural or synthetic) grit. Both burs are designed to be used with dental handpieces in minor and major dental procedures, including cavity removal, dental surgery, and more.

Coarse-Diamond-Burs 

Qualities of coarse diamond burs

A diamond bur is an instrument that is made up of a shank, a neck, and a head. The head includes diamond grits that can be super coarse, coarse, medium, fine, or super fine. 

Coarse burs are the most aggressive of all grit sizes. They are ideal for powerful tasks such as grinding away the tooth. Similarly, fine burs are ideal for tasks that require a smoother approach, such as polishing of teeth. Diamond burs leave a rougher surface, while carbide burs are the best for leaving a smooth finish.

Diamond burs are available in various shapes, such as round, pear, inverted cone, flame, and more, meant for different steps in a dental procedure. They resist abrasion and are durable. 

A diamond bur is thicker than a carbide bur. However, both carbide burs and diamond burs are used in dentistry for different procedures. 

Benefits of coarse diamond burs

Given that they are made up of industrial-grade diamond grit, they can cut through very dense materials like porcelain, ceramic, metal, or natural tooth structures. These burs are not only powerful but highly precise, making them ideal for dental procedures, such as cutting, shaping, crown removal, or other tasks that require precision. They are commonly used for tooth reduction in tooth preparation procedures. 

Super coarse and coarse diamond burs have high rotational speeds making them faster while maintaining precision. Their bodies do not generate heat while in use, protecting the tooth, surrounding teeth, and tissues from possible heat damage that could happen during dental procedures. This is because they do not vibrate as much as most other dental tools while in use. As a result, coarse diamond burs reduce the time taken to complete the dental procedure. 

These burs are slightly more expensive than carbide burs. However, they perform highly precise tasks with ease, can cut through many materials, and have a longer lifespan than carbide burs. 

Optimu Rotary provides genuine, high-quality Horico® dental rotary instruments. The company offers a wide range of certified dental supplies with free shipping on all online orders. Take your pick from high-performance coarse diamond burs from Optimu Rotary. 

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