Are single-use diamond burs more efficient at cutting?

When should we throw away a bur and pick up a fresh one? How long are they supposed to last? (it’s measured in minutes!)

Are expensive brands a con?

Tiny, but one of the most important tools of our trade…BURS! In a world full of different identifying numbers and names, it can get confusing and even overwhelming. 

That’s why on today’s episode, we welcome Günter and Marcela from Intensiv, a globally recognised manufacturer of dental burs, where they take great pride in bringing the latest tech to help make our dental procedures that much easier and effective.

In this episode, we cover how diamonds are sourced, what the differences are in colours of burs and how the grain size of diamonds can change our results. There’s lots of amazing tips and tricks here given by the team at Intensiv, so you’ll definitely walk away from this one with something new up your sleeve.

Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!

HIGHLIGHTS of this Episode:

01:24 Protrusive Dental Pearl

02:03 Introduction to Team Intensiv

05:40 Understanding Bur Codes

10:49 Bur Colours

15:10 When to Use Different Grit Diamonds

18:40 Single Use Burs vs Reusable Burs

24:59 Sourcing Diamonds

29:18 Fixing the Diamonds to the Metal Shank

32:40 Is my bur fit for purpose?

37:30 Drilling Zirconia

39:30 Final Tips

41:20 Contact Intensiv

This episode is eligible for 0.75 CE credit via the quiz below.

AGD Code: 250 Operative (restorative) Dentistry (Preparation Technology)

GDC Learning Outcome:  C

Learning Outcomes

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