Comparison Table for Separating Discs
| Item | Description | Features | Size/Quantity | Recommended RPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Couture ProxiDiscx® – 2 Sided, Smooth | Stainless steel proximal separator discs | – Helps create space by breaking through or adjusting tight contacts or removing excess materials from interproximal areas. <br> – Ideal for removing excess cement or other materials without removing enamel from either tooth. | 8 discs per package | N/A |
| 2. Ultra Thin Multi-Purpose Abrasive Discs | Abrasive discs for fine cutting and finishing on porcelain interproximals and margins | – Exceptional combination of thinness, strength, and cutting qualities. <br> – Pure fine silicon carbide abrasive that will not discolor porcelain. | N/A | 10,000 – 12,000 RPM |
| 3. Traditional Fibre-Cut Disc – Dedeco International Inc | Near-shatterproof reinforced discs for cutting hard metals to soft acrylics | N/A | N/A | |
| 4. Traditional Separating Discs – NM Slims, – Dedeco International Inc | Long-lasting, ultra-thin end-cutting discs for porcelain, gold, enamel, and crown and bridge metals | 7/8″ x 0.009″ | N/A | |
| 5. Dynex Brilliant Separating Discs – 20 x 0.25 mm | Robust discs with double, cross-linked, high-tech fiberglass reinforcement | – Suitable for cutting and grinding all conventional alloys. <br> – Provides maximum cutting performance and minimum wear. | 10 discs per package | N/A |
| 6. Econo Cutters – Keystone Industries | Thin, strong cutters for speeds up to 24,000 RPM | – Economical without sacrificing performance. <br> – 0.035″ (0.8 mm) thick. | N/A | Up to 24,000 RPM |
| 7. Cut-Off Disk, 2″ – Buffalo Dental Manufacturing Co Inc | Durable, aggressive cutting abrasive disk for trimming vacuum formed tray materials | – Use with disk flange chuck for ideal cutting control. <br> – 2″ diameter wheel facilitates use up to 30,000 RPM. | N/A | Up to 30,000 RPM |
| 8. Red Flash Aluminum Oxide Separating Discs | Strong, fast, and free cutting discs for chrome and precious/nonprecious alloys | – 15/16″ x 0.025″ size. <br> – Reddish-brown color. | 100 discs per box | N/A |
| 9. Universal Silicone Polisher – Dedeco International Inc | Soft and flexible polishers for precious alloys to achieve high luster polish or adjust/remove scratches | – 100 polishers per package. | N/A | N/A |
| 10. Dura Thin Separating Discs | Discs for fine cutting and finishing of ceramic metals | – Made of aluminum oxide abrasive. <br> – Ideal speeds are 10,000 RPM and 12,000 RPM. <br> – Brown color. | 25 discs per package | 10,000 – 12,000 RPM |
Top 10 Finishing Discs for Dental Offices
1. Couture ProxiDiscx® – 2 Sided, Smooth
Couture ProxiDiscs® are stainless steel proximal separator discs that help create space by breaking through or adjusting tight contacts or removing excess materials from interproximal areas.
- Ideal for removing excess cement or other materials without removing enamel from either tooth
- Do not have serrated edges
- 0.005″ stainless steel
- Hole in handle to tie on a safety loop of dental floss
Top 10 Diamond Discs in Dentistry
2. Ultra Thin Multi-Purpose Abrasive Discs
Keystone Industries Ultra-thin Abrasive Discs have the exceptional combination of thinness, strength and cutting qualities, which have made them an indispensable industry standard. These abrasives are used for fine cutting and finishing on porcelain interproximals and margins. The pure fine silicon carbide abrasive is a unique formulation that will not discolor porcelain. Best used between 10,000 and 12,000 rpm.
3. Traditional Fibre-Cut Disc – Dedeco International Inc
Traditional Fibre-Cut Discs are near-shatterproof reinforced discs that cut everything from hard metals to soft acrylics.
4. Traditional Separating Discs – NM Slims, – Dedeco International Inc
Traditional Separating Discs NM Slims are long-lasting, ultra-thin end-cutting discs for porcelain, gold, enamel and crown and bridge metals.
5. Dynex Brilliant Separating Discs – 20 x 0.25 mm
Dynex Brilliant Separating Discs are extremely robust discs with double, cross-linked, high-tech fiberglass reinforcement.
- Suitable for cutting and grinding all conventional alloys
- Provides maximum cutting performance and minimum wear
6. Econo Cutters – Keystone Industries
Econo Cutters are thin, strong cutters that can be used at speeds up to 24,000 rpm.
- Economical without sacrificing performance
- 0.035″ (0.8 mm) thick
7. Cut-Off Disk, 2″ – Buffalo Dental Manufacturing Co Inc
Durable, aggressive cutting abrasive disk excellent for trimming vacuum formed tray materials.
- Use with disk flange chuck for ideal cutting control
- Though 2″ diameter wheel facilitates use to 30,000 rpm
8. Red Flash Aluminum Oxide Separating Discs
Red Flash Aluminum Oxide Separating Disc provides strong, fast and free cutting on all chrome and precious and nonprecious alloys.
- 15/16″ x 0.025″
- Reddish-brown color
9. Universal Silicone Polisher – Dedeco International Inc
Universal Silicone Polishers are soft and flexible and are used on precious alloys to get a high luster polish or to adjust and remove scratches.
10. Dura Thin Separating Discs
Dura Thin Separating Discs are used for fine cutting and finishing of ceramic metals.
- Made of aluminum oxide abrasive
- Ideal speeds are 10,000 rpm and 12,000 rpm
- Brown color
