Rational and competent choice of dental burs

Rational and competent choice of dental burs

Dental burs are used for various types of work related to hard dental tissues, as well as the treatment of caries and orthopedic structures. You can buy dental burs from a wide range of products.

When you contact us, qualified specialists will answer your questions and tell you what priorities you should pay attention to when choosing the right dental burs.

Classification of dental carbide burs and other types of rotary instruments

Based on the type of materials used, rotating instruments are divided into dental diamond burs, steel, carbide, carborundum, and silicone. Each of these types is intended for professional performance of certain types of work.

Depending on the selected tip, dental burs are classified into 3 types, which in turn differ in diameter:

• straight - 2.35 mm;
• corner – 2.35 mm;
• turbine - 1.6 mm.

Burs also vary in length; by contacting our company, you can fully count on professional assistance in choosing high-quality dental equipment.

If we talk about shade markings, then in accordance with current ISO standards, rotary tools are divided according to the color of the marking:

1. Black – for use at the 1st stage of preparation.

2. Green, blue - for precise and subtle giving of the required shape.

3. Red – for final formation of cavity/bevels (only on carbide/diamond bur).

Burs in therapeutic dentistry

In this area, wheel-shaped, cone-shaped, pear-shaped, spherical burs, differing in the size of the working part, are most often used. As a rule, burs intended for therapeutic dentistry have a head diameter of 1-3 mm. But, in practice, there are smaller/larger tools.

Burs in surgical dentistry

This type of instrument is used for preparing bones, hard dental tissues, removing root remains, and separating impacted/dystopic wisdom teeth.

Thanks to a decent level of performance characteristics, surgical burs allow dental procedures to be carried out with particular care and precision. The diameter of the working part of this tool can be from 1.6 to 2.7 mm.

The choice of burs also depends on the type of dental treatment being performed:

• enamel preparation – carbide/diamond with turbine working area;
• when working with deep cavities, use spherical steel burs;
• finishing processing of fillings made of composite material - diamond rotating tools, characterized by fine grain;
• preparation of dentin - it is recommended to use large carbide pear-shaped/spherical burs.

From us you can also buy NTI burs, which are manufactured by a German manufacturer that adheres to an automated process and the use of modern High-Tech innovations.

If you need to buy MonAlit burs, which are famous for their strength, performance and long service life, then we suggest using the contacts provided.

Diamond or carbide: which bur is better?

When answering this question, we first of all think about whether our bur is new or old, whether it is sharp or blunt. Although, in fact, the answer to this question must consist of many more components. The main criterion when choosing a particular bur for work is an understanding of the processes occurring at the moment of direct contact of the rotating tool with the processed hard tooth tissues. And, of course, the endless variety of burs that now exists on the dental market does not at all add a clear understanding of the preparation mechanism. Today, burs are divided mainly according to the type of tips for which they are intended, according to the structure of the working surface (carbide, diamond, with rubber or carborundum working surface), according to manufacturing technology, and according to the size of the diamond chips (for diamond burs). But, unfortunately, there is currently no understandable, clearly structured and, importantly, convenient medical classification of hogs. Foreign manufacturing companies suggest that we, doctors, be guided in our work by the classification of burs according to the ISO standard. But the ISO standard was developed and used throughout the world as a standard for product manufacturers, and it is very difficult to imagine that a doctor in his everyday practice easily uses the 14-digit ISO boron code. And yet, despite the lack of a complete medical classification of hogs, it is possible to single out only one parameter by which the entire variety of hogs is divided as fundamental. This parameter, in our opinion, is the mechanism for removing hard tooth tissue. It is most logical to distinguish between burs with a cutting surface and burs with an abrasive (grinding) working surface. In the first case (cutting working surface), the removal of hard tissue occurs due to layer-by-layer cutting of tissue, in the second - due to gradual grinding from the surface. This approach to bur separation is supported by studies of prepared tooth surfaces, as well as significant differences in the tasks performed. The working surface of the abrasive bur consists of grains of artificial or natural diamond associated with the base. Such a surface is made either by pressing grain and a metal binder, or by galvanoplasty. Grinding grains perform effective work on excision of hard tooth tissues. The main operating characteristic of a diamond bur is its abrasiveness, determined by: the size of the working surface, the hardness of the diamond, the size of the crystals, the density of the grains, the adhesion strength of the grains in the bond, the orientation of the grain faces in relation to the working surface /1/. Taking into account the significant difference in the tasks performed, manufacturers produce technical and medical diamond burs in different ways (Fig. 1.).

rice. 1. Different immersion of grinding grain in technical and medical diamond tools. In medical diamond instruments, the abrasive crystals are less tightly bound to the base compared to technical instruments. This is explained by the need to ensure fast and efficient preparation with little (comparatively) effort. Let's imagine a situation where in a medical instrument the diamond grains are tightly connected to the base, as in the case of a technical instrument. In this form, using a bur in the mouth is simply impossible, since the pressure exerted on the bur must increase several times in order to effectively remove tissue, which is simply impossible in the oral cavity; or we will be forced to seriously increase the time of the grinding procedure in order to remove the required volumes. In addition, the grain of such an abrasive, having removed the hard tooth tissues several times, loses the sharpness of its edges, and the entire further grinding procedure turns into a process of simple friction, causing increased heating of the tooth tissues and increasing the risk of thermal damage to the pulp /2/. And let’s simulate a different situation: a technical diamond tool is made with a slight immersion of the diamond grain into the base. In this case, under loads that are applied to the bur for technical needs, the grinding grain will fly out of its seat in the first minutes or even seconds of work. The quite obvious need to “free up” as many edges of the grinding grain as possible in the medical bur has led to the fact that the medical diamond bur is manufactured with a slight immersion of the crystals, which reduces the service life of the bur, but increases the efficiency of work compared to a technical bur. The working surface of the tool, operating on the principle of “layer-by-layer cutting”, consists of edges directed in accordance with the axis of rotation of the bur - knives. The edges are made of hard metals or their alloys and have a certain sharpening of the cutting surfaces according to the axis of rotation of the boron. The knife blade effectively removes hard tooth tissue. The working properties of such a bur are determined by the hardness of the knife metal, the number of edges, the angle of rotation of the blade relative to the bur axis, the sharpness of the blade, and the pitch (distance) between the knives. The hardness and, accordingly, the time of effective operation are influenced by the selected preparation mode, the sharpness of the blades, and the strength characteristics of the metal. So, we divided the whole variety of hogs into two main groups. Let's try to consider how different these groups are and where their capabilities are applied. In the course of our professional activities, we deal with only two hard tooth tissues - enamel and dentin. Enamel is the densest tissue of the human body, having a clear architecture and direction, and dentin is a less dense tissue without a clearly defined architecture. Let's try using the existing separation burs to remove each tissue and see what happens. An abrasive tool, according to the principle of its operation, should grind both enamel and dentin equally effectively. This is true, but only up to a certain point. In (Fig. 2.) two diamond burs are shown.

rice. 2. Below is a new abrasive tool, and at the top is the same bur, but 5 minutes after grinding off the dentin.

Below is a new abrasive tool, and above is the same bur, but 5 minutes after grinding off the dentin. It is quite clearly visible that all the abrasive grains of the bur are hidden by a layer of spent dentin, and such a bur can hardly continue to work effectively. Let's consider a cutting tool using approximately the same scheme. The architectonics of human enamel is such that no matter what angle you and I place the bur at the surface of the enamel, we will still cut the enamel across the enamel prisms, just as a tree trunk is cut down with an ax. But the modern design of cutting tools assumes the presence of horizontal notches on the working blades of the bur (Fig. 3.).

rice. 3. The modern design of cutting tools assumes the presence of horizontal notches on the working blades of the bur.

And if we look closely, we will find an amazing similarity between the bur blade and the saw. And of course, with such a tool it is already possible to remove both enamel and dentin quite effectively. But is this really so? Photo 4 shows the cutting tool after removing tooth enamel, after 5 and 10 minutes, respectively. Chips on the knife blades are clearly visible, and blade teeth that have lost their sharpness are visible.

rice. 4. Cutting instrument after removing tooth enamel, after 5 and 10 minutes, respectively. The conclusion from these photographs suggests itself: convincing, effective and, importantly, quite long-lasting operation of a rotary instrument varies depending on the mechanism for removing hard dental tissues. That is: the abrasive tool must work on the enamel, and the cutting tool must remove tooth dentin. A rational approach to choosing a bur depending on the task at hand and knowledge of the main aspects of the effectiveness of tissue removal will ensure that you carry out the preparation quickly, and your patients will undoubtedly gain more comfort in the dental chair.

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REVIEW of dental burs - selection, varieties, use, storage, cleaning, processing.

Most dentists do not think about the cost of one of the smallest instruments in the dental practice - the bur. These instruments seem insignificant in both size and cost when compared to other dental materials and routine dental office expenses. However, burs are a staple consumable in restorative dentistry. They are used daily in almost every procedure. It is therefore not surprising that the cost and effectiveness of burs can have a significant impact on the upper and lower bounds of a dental practice's costs.

The dentist can use the burs many times after sterilization, or use them just once for each patient.

Reusable burs are initially more expensive than disposable burs, however, their reusable use should reduce their cost per use. You should also consider the cost of pre-cleaning and sterilizing reusable burs, which are usually tedious and time-consuming procedures. Considering these hidden costs and the high initial cost of reusable burs, they often end up costing more per use than disposable burs.

On the other hand, disposable burs are always sharp, have more efficient cutting ability and work faster. Dentists who spend a significant portion of their workday preparing teeth for restorations know that improving the cutting efficiency of burs significantly improves their productivity, as well as dentist and patient comfort. Disposable burs are safer for patients (there is no risk of cross-contamination) and for clinic staff (there is no risk of being “injected” with a bur during their preliminary sterilization).

Both reusable and disposable burs vary greatly in cost. However, the most expensive boron is not always the best and most effective. The best way to check how a bur works is to try it in daily practice. This “test drive” allows you to evaluate the quality of the boron in a matter of seconds. The improved cutting ability of the bur is immediately recognizable and this justifies its increased cost (which is not always the case).

Saving a few cents by buying lower quality boron doesn't make much sense. Decreased preparation quality, increased preparation time, and overall decreased clinical efficiency cost far more than the small savings on bur costs.

Luckily, you can find high-quality burs at fairly low prices. It's just a matter of test driving burs that you think have the right design, shape, size and cost.

It is common for many dentists to stock too many different burs. Boron that has not been used even once in 12 months of work most likely is not needed at all. Standardizing preparation procedures using a limited number of bur types and shapes increases efficiency and reduces physician stress. Clinic staff can very easily determine which burs are used most often. It is these burs that then need to be made easily accessible, visible and replaceable. This simple procedure can significantly improve the efficiency of the clinic.

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Carbide, diamond and polymer burs cannot and should not be compared with each other. This guide compares burs within these three categories. Certain burs are better suited to certain procedures. The choice of bur type depends on the physician's preference and the type of handpiece.

Type of bur: The main criterion when choosing a bur is the proven effectiveness of its cutting surface. Although some dentists use “only” carbide burs or “only” diamond burs, it is more practical to have both types of burs in the practice. For example, diamond burs leave a rougher surface, which improves adhesion. Carbide burs are faster, do not clog, and are more effective for cutting metal (for example, removing amalgam or cutting cermets).

Reusable and Disposable Burs: The choice of burs is one of the most important decisions a dentist will make when selecting instruments. Important parameters to consider when selecting burs include the initial and subsequent cutting efficiency of the bur, sterilization ability, and the cost and risks of sterilization. Modern sterilization techniques virtually eliminate the risk of cross-contamination. However, using a new bur for each patient is theoretically safer. When calculating the cost of reusable burs, it is necessary to take into account the risks of infection of clinic staff, the time spent by staff manually cleaning and sterilizing burs, as well as the cost of sterilization products. Often the total cost of reusable burs per use exceeds the cost of disposable burs.

Packaging: Packaging must be sterile and convenient. Packages containing a large number of burs take up less space and are more ergonomic. However, when removing one bur, care must be taken to maintain the sterility of the remaining burs. Packing burs one at a time is more convenient for disposable burs. Although burs are usually supplied ready to use, some surgical burs require additional sterilization.

ISO Certification: ISO 9001 certification is a voluntary audit process that manufacturers undergo. This means that independent experts have inspected the manufacturer's factory, process and manufacturing standards and found them to be up to date. Manufacturers who are not ISO certified may also have high quality products. They simply decided not to get certified.

Working or cutting surface of the bur: “Carbide” burs are made from a variety of materials. At one time, cutting surfaces were made of tool steel, a soft material that is easily subject to corrosion. Then stainless steel was introduced, a harder and more corrosion-resistant material. Modern carbide burs have a tungsten carbide cutting surface that is soldered or welded to a stainless steel shank. The shape of the tungsten carbide blade determines the function and cutting efficiency of the bur. "Diamond" burs consist of fine diamond chips or particles that are glued or bonded to a preformed stainless steel shank.

Non-working length: When preparing posterior teeth in patients with limited mouth opening or in children, burs with a short non-working part are popular. Longer stems are required for surgical and endodontic access. The correct choice of the length of the non-working part of the bur makes the doctor’s work easier. Most burs come in a variety of handpiece formats for all types of handpieces: low-speed (straight and angled) and high-speed. A wide range of bur shapes and sizes makes them easy to use for an ever-increasing number of different dental procedures.

Particle size: Diamond burs are available in various dispersions from super-coarse to ultra-fine. Unfortunately, there is no industrial standardization for determining the size of diamond particles. Usually, super-coarse dispersion means a particle size of 100-150 microns (or more), and ultra-fine - 10 microns. All intermediate classifications - large, medium, small and extra small - are within these boundaries. To select boron dispersion, it is better to rely on numerical indicators rather than on verbal classification.

Burs with greater fineness are most effective for quickly removing underlying tooth structure. Fine burs are designed for shaping restorations, polishing or treating the tooth surface to improve adhesion. The different dispersion of diamond burs provides the doctor with the most complete set of tools.

Bur Surface: Carbide burs are available in a variety of cutting and polishing formats. Surgical and crown cutting burs have 4 to 8 sharp cutting angles which, when the bur is rotated at several thousand revolutions per minute, removes a small amount of material with each rotation. The aggressiveness of burs depends on the shape and angle of inclination of the cutting surfaces. Carbide finishing burs have more cutting surfaces (or grooves) that are deeper and less aggressive. The most typical carbide finishing burs have 12 and 30 grooves. 12-flute burs remove the finest layers of tooth structure, while 30-flute burs are used only for polishing restorations.

Adhesion of diamond particles: There are a large number of different technologies for adhesion of diamond particles to the metal bur leg. “Single-layer adhesion” involves applying one layer of diamond particles to the surface of the steel burr leg. During preparation, diamond particles, which are harder than tooth tissue and dental materials, are torn away from the stem. The stronger the adhesion of diamond particles to the bur stem, the longer its effective service life. “Double-layer adhesion” and other techniques have been developed to reduce the detachment of diamond particles during burring. This characteristic is of particular importance for more expensive diamond burs for cutting reusable artificial crowns and bridges.

HYGIENE RECOMMENDATIONS

Before use, the grinding tool must be cleaned, disinfected and sterilized.

After each use, instruments must undergo the following procedures:

Disinfection, cleaning, sterilization and storage of instruments from Dentex Dentex, EDENTA Edenta, NTI Ntiai, Jota Jota, SS WHITE SS White, Prima Dental Group Prima Dental Group.

— Immediately place the used instrument in a disinfectant solution and cleaning agent.

bath (corrosion protection) following the recommendations on the composition of the solution and holding time.

If the instrument is left in the cleaning bath for a very long time, the color code may disappear.

— Strong chemicals such as hydrochloric acid, hydrogen peroxide, etc.

are not intended for cleaning and may damage the instrument.

— Clean the instrument in an ultrasonic bath or under running water (optimal is

distilled water). Visually check the cleanliness and absence of contaminants.

particles. Repeat cleaning if necessary.

— To avoid corrosion, dry the instrument immediately after cleaning.

— When sterilizing instruments, use sterilization stands or trays.

— Be sure to sterilize your instruments!

Type of sterilization Temperature/Pressure Holding time

Sterilization with hot air 180°C 30 min

Steam sterilization 134°C/2.1 BAR 5 min

Autoclave 121°C/1.1 BAR 20 min

When sterilizing with hot air, the nominal temperature should not exceed 180°C.

— After sterilization and cooling, place instruments in a dust-proof container.

— Sterilized instruments should be stored in airtight containers.

Storing tools in blister packs. Blister packaging must be protected from

moisture, frost, direct sunlight, chemicals and temperature fluctuations.

Optimal storage at a temperature of 18-24°C.

Recommendations for the use of burs Dentex Dentex, EDENTA Edenta, NTI Ntiai, Jota Jota, SS WHITE SS White, Prima Dental Group Prima Dental Group.

— The tool must reach operating rotation speed even before contact with the surface being processed.

— Use enough coolant. At speeds above 1500 rpm, minimum feed

coolant for reliable cooling of the processed material is 50 ml/min.

— For turbine (FG) tools with a length of more than 19 mm or with a working part diameter of more than 2 mm, additional cooling is required, since the device for supplying the cooling flow is adapted to standard dimensions.

Safety recommendations:

Instruments Dentex Dentex, EDENTA Edenta, NTI Ntiay, Jota Jota, SS WHITE SS White, Prima Dental Group Prima Dental Group are designed and manufactured exclusively for use in dentistry. Using instruments not for their intended purpose and (or) in violation of operating instructions can lead to tissue damage, pose a danger to the patient, doctor and assistant, as well as premature wear and breakage of the instrument.

1.

When choosing a bur for a specific procedure, you must strictly follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the intended use of a particular instrument. It is strictly prohibited to use an instrument intended for any specific procedure to perform other procedures (for which this instrument is not intended).

For use, use only a fully functional bur that is free from damage, corrosion and other defects that may affect the safety of use. Use only a sterile bur (which has passed all the necessary procedures for cleaning, disinfection, pre-sterilization cleaning and sterilization).

Use only serviceable and high-quality dental handpieces designed for this type of bur. Handpieces and other equipment used for the procedure must be approved for use by the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare and Social Development (have a Registration Certificate of the established form) and certified (declared).

2.

Before starting work, you must make sure that the bur is securely fixed in the handpiece.

Select the required rotation speed recommended for this type of bur. Do not exceed the maximum permissible maximum speed!

Burs are designed and intended for use with high-speed handpieces at speeds up to 450,000 rpm, but it must be taken into account that the rotation speed when using a bur depends on the shape, purpose, grain size of the bur and on certain rules and requirements for carrying out a particular procedure.

Make sure there is sufficient supply of coolant to the drill (at least 50 ml per minute) to avoid tissue overheating during the procedure. Water cooling must be used. It is necessary to control that the cooling supply does not deteriorate due to deviation of the flow of coolant and air due to improper suction (when using a saliva ejector, vacuum cleaner).

For instruments with a total length of more than 19 mm and a tip diameter of more than

1.8 mm (ISO – 018) additional external cooling is required.

It is necessary to avoid sudden (sharp) changes in rotation speed, complete stopping/clamping of the tool.

Avoid excessive pressure on the bur. The recommended pressure on the turbine bur is 0.3-2N (30-200r) - depending on the procedure and the type of tool used.

It is necessary to avoid tilting the instrument, using a lever or blocking the operation of the instrument due to excessive contact pressure on the drill (high probability of instrument failure, associated with the risk of injury to the patient, doctor and assistant).

When using “Turbo” type instruments, it is necessary to carry out the procedure in such a way that the work (contact with the surface being prepared) is carried out with the entire working surface of the bur.

If the instrument is damaged during operation, you must immediately stop the procedure and replace the bur with a new one.

To ensure the safety of the doctor and assistant, it is necessary to use safety glasses when working.

To ensure the safety of the patient during the procedure, it is necessary to use high-quality evacuation of preparation products (use of a vacuum cleaner, saliva ejector).

3. Materials used

Burs from Dentex Dentex, EDENTA Edenta, NTI Ntiay, Jota Jota, SS WHITE SS White, Prima Dental Group Prima Dental Group are made of stainless steel grade 416S21 or 303S31, the heads are galvanically coated with nickel to encapsulate diamond chips. The total thickness of the nickel and diamond chips layer is 0.3mm-0.6mm.

4. Processing of hogs

Refers to burs from Dentex Dentex, Prima Dental Group Prima Dental Group: carbide, diamond and steel, before the first and repeated uses. Dental rotary instruments are supplied mechanically cleaned but are not sterile (with the exception of burs in Sterisafe packaging). Therefore, before the first use, it is necessary to sterilize them.

Warning

All used burs must be treated as contaminated, therefore the following safety precautions must be observed: work with gloves, safety glasses and a mask. Other measures are possible, depending on the risk of cross-contamination from the patient.

Limitations when processing burs for reuse

Processing burs from Dentex Dentex, EDENTA Edenta, NTI Ntiai, Jota Jota, SS WHITE SS White, Prima Dental Group Prima Dental Group for re-use does not have a large negative impact on their performance characteristics (subject to the rules and recommendations for processing). The shelf life for reuse is limited only by the degree of wear or breakage, so these parameters must be monitored before the cleaning process.

On-site handling of burs for reuse

If there are no particular risks of infectious cross-contamination, there are no special requirements. Transportation of burs is allowed in both wet and dry conditions. It is necessary to pay special attention to the safety of the cutting edges. However, shipping in wet conditions increases the risk of corrosive staining. Prolonged exposure of burs to disinfectant liquid may result in corrosive effects and must therefore be avoided.

Delay in processing for reuse should be kept to a minimum because drying out the contaminant will make the cleanup process more labor-intensive.

Disinfection

Place the used instrument in a disinfectant solution, observing

Manufacturer's recommendations for the use of the solution and exposure time. To disinfect burs, it is necessary to use products intended for disinfection of this type of instrument.

Preparing for cleaning

There are no special requirements. When disinfecting, pre-sterilization cleaning and sterilization, it is necessary to comply with the requirements and rules established for this type of instruments, guided by the instructions of the relevant authorities and structures regulating the requirements for sanitary and epidemiological control in the state (country) where these instruments are used. Should be used

exclusively with those products that are intended and approved for use for processing dental burs.

Purification process

Automatic cleaning (using an ultrasonic bath) appears to be the preferred treatment method and requires the use of only products specific to the procedure, containing an active cleaning agent suitable for dental burs and suitable for use in the existing installation.

If conditions permit only manual cleaning, this should be carried out in a sink specifically designated for this purpose only. Using a special brush, thoroughly clean the bur under cold running water, keeping it submerged (distilled water is optimal) and using a neutral cleaner or a cleaner/disinfectant recommended for cleaning dental burs. Follow the cleaning/disinfectant manufacturer's recommendations. Care must be taken to prevent contamination due to splashing of contaminants when brushing burs. Use wire brushes with caution as brass particles can result in corrosion and steel particles can cause discoloration on stainless steel.

Once cleaning is complete, check the bur, using a magnifier if necessary, to ensure that all contaminants have been removed. Repeat cleaning if necessary.

Drying

Drying is possible with paper towels or hot drying at a temperature of no more than 140 °C.

Result control

Inspect each bur, using a magnifying glass if necessary, and discard any damaged or corroded instrument. The use of damaged burs is strictly prohibited.

Packaging before sterilization

When using a vacuum autoclave, place the burs in the designated tray, stand, or sterilization package.

When using a non-vacuum autoclave, the burs should not be packaged or wrapped in paper, but should be installed in a special perforated stand.

ATTENTION: It is possible that country-specific requirements require that burs be placed in special bags.

Sterilization

Autoclaving of instruments is carried out for the time established for sterilization of dental burs at a temperature of 134 to 137 ° C.

Holding time is the minimum time during which the minimum required temperature is continuously maintained.

The autoclave manufacturer's recommendations must be followed. In general, care must be taken not to exceed the maximum recommended loading of the autoclave.

When sterilizing burs, it is necessary to strictly comply with the requirements of legal acts regulating the sterilization of burs.

Storage

According to the rules established by the San.-Epid. regime in relation to dental burs.

Dimensions of bur shaft for different types of tips

The shape of the working part has many varieties, depending on the functional purpose of the tool ( Fig. 3 and Table 5
). The surface of the working part can be made of different materials (steel, corundum, diamond chips, etc.).

Table 5

Purpose of hogs

Fig.3. Burs of various shapes: a) spherical; b) cone-shaped

(reverse cone); c) cylindrical; d) wheel-shaped.

Since 1986, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has specified the characteristics of dental rotating instruments in a 15-digit digital code. The code is divided into 4 parts (groups). Each group of numbers has a letter designation: A, BC, D, E.

Group A. Under the letter A, 3 numbers are combined (1,2,3), which carry information about the nature of the material from which the head (working part) of the tool is made.

Codes 310-350 are different grades of steel.

Regular steel burs are code 310.

Codes 330,340 indicate that steel was used with increased antioxidant properties (surgical cutters are often made from this material). Steel burs can effectively cut only dentin and only at low speeds (up to 3 thousand rpm),

since at high speeds (more than 10-12 thousand rpm) when preparing enamel, very high temperatures are created on the cutting edges of the bur, leading to their melting and complete loss of efficiency.

Code 500 confirms that the head and adjacent part of the neck are made of tungsten carbide (an alloy created in 1947 using powder metallurgy) encased in a matrix of cobalt and nickel; the head is welded to the rod (during operation this is the mechanically weak point of the bur). Burs, cutters, and finishers made from this material are usually called “carbide” or “high-speed.”

These tools have high cutting ability and a long service life.
They are universal and suitable for processing many materials, dental treatment and prosthetics ( these burs can effectively cut not only dentin, but also enamel, chromium-nickel steel, silver-palladium alloy, amalgam
).

Code 506 is a type of carbide tool coated with titanium nitride to improve cutting efficiency. Outwardly they look unusual, “golden”.

ISO 800 group number – diamond abrasive grain. The last digit of the code indicates the method of attaching the diamond grain to the metal of the head. The most common method used in the production of diamond tools is the galvanic bonding method - this type of bonding is designated by the number 6.

All diamond tools produced using this technology are designated by the first group of code - 806 (80 means that the material of the working part is diamond grain, and 6 is the galvanic method of bonding the grain to the tool body). Code 807 – denotes the joining of diamond grains by other methods, for example, “sintered diamond”.

The range of diamond burs is very large, so it is often difficult to choose the right tool.

The most important criteria when choosing diamond burs:

1. Material used for coating (natural or synthetic diamond).

It is preferable to use burs coated with natural diamond, since the cutting edges of synthetic diamond crystals dull during the processing of the material, while with natural diamond this process is extremely slow. The service life of burs coated with natural diamond is 2-3 times longer than that of burs with synthetic diamond.

2. Coating thickness.

Single-layer coated burs have low wear resistance. Burs with one and a half to two layers of coating are more durable and effective. Diamond burs produced in Switzerland deserve attention. These burs are manufactured by applying a thick layer of natural diamond chips to a steel core. An indicator of the condition of the bur is the “gold” coating of the working part (as long as the golden color of the head remains, the burs can be used).

3. Shape of the working part.

Preference should be given to burs with rounded edges.

4. Shank shape and diameter.

Most dental institutions use turbine handpieces, in which the bur is fixed by clamping it into a polyethylene sleeve. There are strict requirements for the diameter of the bur shank: if it is thicker, the bur is not inserted into the tip, if thinner, it is not fixed, so when purchasing burs, it is advisable to check their diameter using the tip. In addition, the end of the tail must be rounded (otherwise it will damage the retaining sleeve).

5. Price/quality ratio.

The price of boron does not always correspond to its quality. Most domestic burs are not inferior to the best foreign samples in this indicator. In addition to conventional diamond burs, there are “TDA” burs and “Black Diamond” burs on the dental market.

Rice. 4. Properties of boron “TDA” (according to data)

TDA burs have an original structure of intersecting spiral channels (Fig. 4). The advantages of such hogs:

– high processing speed and accuracy;

– effective cooling of tissues;

– immediate removal of decomposition products;

– durability.

Diamond burs of the “Black Diamond” type have a black bonding layer that sharply contrasts with the tooth tissue, which improves visibility and reduces visual fatigue for the dentist.

Recently, the interest of dentists in disposable diamond burs has increased. They differ from reusable ones in the thickness of the binding layer (Fig. 5).

Rice. 5. Thickness of the bonding layer for disposable diamond burs

In disposable burs, the diamond grains are recessed into the bonding layer by only 45%, while in reusable burs, 65% of the surface of the diamond grain is hidden.

Due to the fact that the diamond grain is more exposed, the abrasive ability of a disposable bur is higher and the cutting speed is higher. This allows you to reduce pressure on the bur, and, consequently, reduce overheating and damage to tooth tissue. At the same time, the diamond coating of these burs is unstable, and the bur must be thrown away after a single use. Disposable burs are supplied in sterile packaging. Disposable burs are approximately 4 times cheaper than reusable ones.

– one of the manufacturers of disposable diamond burs points out their following advantages:

1. Increased abrasive ability ensures maximum efficiency of the bur, and, therefore, significantly reduces the patient’s time at the appointment. High abrasive ability also prevents the bur from overheating and significantly reduces vibration.

2. There is no need to waste time on sterilizing instruments.

3. The use of disposable instruments reduces the risk of mutual infection between the doctor and the patient.

Codes 613-695 – various abrasive materials (corundum: 610-638 , silicone: 650-658 and so on). Abrasive instruments based on these materials in therapeutic dentistry are used mainly for processing fillings, as well as for polishing the surface of teeth after removing mineralized dental plaque.

Group BC (4, 5 and 6 digits). The second group of numbers reflects the characteristics of the shank of a rotating (rotary) tool (B – 4th and 5th digits) and the total length of the tool (C – 6th digit).

All rotary instruments, depending on their functional purpose, can have different lengths, diameters and types of connection between the shank and the tip.

There are 3 main types of connection between the shank and the tip, which have a corresponding ISO number in group 2 of the digital code. In addition, the designation of each type of connection in Latin letters has become widespread.

Rotary instruments used with straight handpieces are ISO numbered 104 (or letter designation - NTJ is the most common). Some companies are designated by the letters H, PM or HST. The diameter of the shank is 2.35 mm, and the length of the tool is in the range of 44-53 mm, depending on the length of the working part.

In contra-angle handpieces, where the rotation of the tool is carried out by transmitting driving energy directly from an electric or pneumatic motor through a system of gear connections, it is possible to use tools only with shanks that have a special slot at the end.

The tool shank diameter is 2.35 and is standard across all manufacturers. With a standard length of 22mm, the tools have a JSO 204 number , or letter code; the designation RA is most often used (sometimes in prospectuses you can find the designation W, AD, CA, WST). Depending on the functional purpose of the tool, its length may be different. With a tool length of 26mm, the ISO number will be 205, and the letter designation may be. RAL or RA SL. Some Swiss companies produce burs for contra-angle handpieces with lengths of 15, 22.6 and 28 mm. However, regardless of possible changes in the second and third digits of the ISO number, the first digit of this group will always be constant - 2.

It is this first digit of this group that indicates that the instrument can be used. used only when working with a contra-angle tip that holds the tool by means of a retainer that fits into the groove in the end part of the tool shank.

In turbine handpieces, rotary instruments are fixed due to friction (Friction Grip) without any technical devices. Therefore, the letters FG were chosen to designate this group of instruments. According to ISO, this group of instruments corresponds to the first digit 3 of a three-digit number. The shank diameter of all tools in this group is standard – 1.6 mm ± 0.01 mm.

The length of the instruments in this group may be different. The tool length of 16 mm corresponds to the ISO 313 number and letter designation FGM. To use them, you need a turbine handpiece with a special small head. The short shank makes it possible to work in hard-to-reach preparation areas and work in the child’s mouth.

The most common length of instruments in this group is 19 mm, according to ISO – 314 (FG). Long instruments, 21 mm are ISO numbered 315; extra long, 25 mm – number 316 and 30 mm – 317.

The end part of the tool shank for the turbine tip m.b. flat or rounded. In clinical practice, instruments with a rounded end are most convenient. They are easier to insert into the handpiece turbine and do not damage the retaining sleeve.

Burs from ISO-certified manufacturers typically have a color-coded ring on the shank indicating the grain size of the diamond chips on the working part. She might. made in the form of a groove or slight convexity on the body of the shank. Some companies (NTI) have raised markings for several purposes. One of them indicates the optimal depth of boron insertion into the handpiece turbine. Another purpose of the marking convex ring is to close the turbine channel and protect it from particles of processed materials and fabrics. Some difficulties may arise with fixing a bur with an average grain size of the working surface (M). Burs of this group do not have color markings on the shank.

Group D. The six digits of this group contain information about the shape of the working part (7,8,9 digits) and the type of cutting working part or the type of grain size of the abrasive material (10,11,12 digits) (Table 6).

For burs, cutters, and finishers, this is the structure of the cutting edge; for grinding tools, this is the size of the abrasive particles.

7,8,9 – the shape of the working surface of rotary instruments is one of their characteristics, which has the largest number of variations, due to the functional purpose of each specific instrument.

Different manufacturers offer in their catalogs from 20 to 50 modifications of the shapes of the working surfaces of tools.

Table 6

Basic forms of instruments

Numbers 10, 11, 12 contain information about the type of cutting of the teeth on the surface of the working tool or the type of abrasive grain size. Each tool, depending on the number of teeth and their geometric location on the working surface of the tool, corresponds to a specific number. For example, a spherical bur with a standard cut of teeth, regardless of the diameter of the working part, corresponds to a number according to JSO 001 (a reverse and pear-shaped bur with the same cut of teeth will have a similar number according to JSO 001)

Cutters with standard toothing correspond to number 175

, and with a cross-shaped notch -
190
.

Finers – tools used for finishing the surfaces of metals and composites – usually have 8, 12, 16 and 30 cutting teeth:

a) 8 and 12 tooth tools are color coded red

on the shank and
code number according to JSO 071-072 ;
b) color marking of tools with 16 teeth - yellow and code number 041 ;

c) tools with 30 cutting teeth are marked white

on the shank and
the number of the fourth group of code 031 .
There are many types of cutting teeth. It is difficult to remember them right away. The skill of marking and reading it is developed in the process of work.

With the type of abrasive grain depending on the size of its particles, the situation is simpler. The following JSO designations are available (Table 7):

Table 7