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The Uses of an Inverted Cone Bur in Dentistry
Dental burs are rotary instruments that are an essential part of almost all dental procedures. They are used to remove or reduce natural tooth structures, dental prostheses, and other dental materials, made up of amalgam, ceramics, zirconia, glass ionomer cement, and more.
An inverted cone bur is a type of dental bur.
Dental burs are classified into two categories:
- Carbide burs, made up of tungsten carbide
- Diamond burs, made up of natural or synthetic diamond dust
Both types of burs are needed to perform different functions, as they have their own pros and cons. Carbide burs and diamond burs have a head, neck, and shank. The different shapes of heads include round burs, cone burs, inverted cone burs, pear-shaped burs, and more. All of these are designed to fit into handpieces.
Inverted Cone Bur
What are they?
Inverted cone burs are in the shape of an inverted cone. This shape gives the burs a wider cutting end than the other shapes, which enables the removal of maximum tooth structure. These burs can be either carbide burs or diamond burs.
While carbide burs are classified according to their blade geometry, diamond burs are classified according to their grit size.
Given that inverted cone burs work at high speeds, they get the job done quickly. While diamond burs can cut through the hardest of materials (like zirconia) and offer high precision. Carbide burs offer comfort to patients as they do not vibrate a lot and do not overheat while in use.
Usage in dentistry
The inverted cone bur is mainly used as an excavating bur in tasks such as cavity preparation, crown preparation, and more. It’s used to create undercuts for dental procedures, including dental surgeries.
Inverted cone burs are used to remove dental caries or cavities (commonly addressed as tooth decay). Its special shape creates a tapered space by removing caries while preventing damage to healthy tissues surrounding the affected surface.
These burs are used in root canal procedures in endodontics, as they can easily access the pulp chamber that most other bur shapes cannot.
When it comes to dental restorations, inverted cone burs are used to remove existing restorations or adjust existing restorations by refining margins quickly and easily.
Care
Always invest in high-quality dental burs, whether it’s cardine burs or diamond burs, to ensure an optimal performance. Promptly cleaning them after each use will remove debris from the previous procedures. This will retain their sharp edge and, thus, their cutting efficiency.
At the end of their life burs stop performing as expected, this is your sign to replace them.
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