What is the difference between diamond and carbide burs?

Diamond burs abrade tooth structure and are favored for cutting porcelain and finishing enamel, while carbide burs cut cleanly and are common for crown removal, amalgam, and surgical work. Most operatories keep both on hand.

How often should dental burs be replaced?

Single-use diamonds are discarded after one patient, while reusable burs are retired once cutting efficiency drops or wear is visible. Tracking replacement cadence helps you compare true cost per use across vendors.

Burs & Diamonds

Burs & Diamonds

Subcategories

SS White Standard Operative Carbide Burs, FG, Pear, #330, 0.8mm Diameter, 1.6mm Length, 10/Pk, 15001

Fissurotomy Carbide Bur, FG, Original, Tapered Fissure, 1.1 mm Diameter, 2.5 mm Length, 10/Pk, 18010

Zirc Magnetic Bur Block, 8-Hole, Blue, Microban Antimicrobial, Autoclavable, 1/Pk, 50Z400B

NTI Diamond Burs, FG, Taper Round End, #SC856, 2.1 mm, Super Coarse, Black, 5/Pk, SC856-021

Meisinger Diamond Occlusal Reduction Bur, FG, Coarse, 1.7mm Head, 2.0mm Depth, Yellow, 828Y-017-FG, 5/Pack

Alpen Operative Surgical Carbide Burs, FG, Straight Cross Cut Fissure, #557, 1.0 mm, 100/Pk, R100557C

Two Striper Operative Diamond Burs, FG, Pear, 330, 0.9 mm Major Diameter, Medium Grit, Blue, 5/Pk, 2013261

Two Striper Diamond Burs FG, Barrel, #230, Coarse, Green, 3.4mm Major/1.3mm Minor Diameter, 5/Pk, 2015063

Two Striper Diamond Burs FG, Flame, 260.8, Coarse, Green, 5/Pk, 2015123

Two Striper Diamond Burs FG, Football, #285.5, Coarse, Green, 2.3mm Major/0.7mm Minor, 5/Pk, 2015143

SS White Standard Operative Carbide Burs, FG, Round, #2, 1.0 mm Diameter, 0.7 mm Length, 10/Pk, 14967

Two Striper Diamond Burs FG, Football, 292.3F, Fine, Red, 1.6mm Major/0.4mm Minor, 5/Pk, 2015175

Two Striper Diamond Burs FG, Football, 285.5F, Fine, Red, 2.3mm Major/0.7mm Minor, 5/Pk, 2015173

Two Striper Diamond Burs FG, Round End Taper, 770.10, Coarse, Green, 5/Pk, 2015459

Two Striper Diamond Burs, FG, Round-End Taper, 782.8C, Coarse, Green, 5/Pk, 2015424

Hu-Friedy IMS Bur Cushion with Short Lid, Holds 12 Burs, Silver, 3.3" x 1.3" x 0.9", IMS-1372S

Two Striper Diamond Burs FG, Round-End Taper, 767.9C, Coarse, Green, 5/Pk, 2015455

Two Striper Diamond Burs, Friction Grip, Round-End Taper, 780.9C, Coarse, 2.1mm Major Diameter, 5/Pack, 2015467

Zirc Neon Blue 14-Hole Magnetic Bur Block with Microban, 50Z403N

Zirc Magnetic Bur Block 14-Hole Cover, 1" High, Standard, Clear Plastic, 50Z404