Diamond burs are used for precise drilling, finishing, and grinding where material removal is not a concern. Diamond burs produce cleaner cuts and a higher polish than carbide burs. When choosing a diamond bur, consider its grit. The diamond bur’s grit determines the speed and type of polish. Diamond burs with finer grits achieve a higher polish and finish, while those with coarser grits are suited for heavy material removal. Diamond burs are either standard or disposable. Standard diamond burs are reusable and should be sharpened and sterilized before use in another procedure. Disposable diamond burs are designed for single use and should not be reused in another procedure.
Comparison Table: Diamond Burs – Digits and Numbers
| Item Name | Grit | Type | Diameter (mm) | Length (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singles Dispo | Extra | Disposable | 1.600 | 3.500 |
| Spring Dispo | Extra | Disposable | 1.200 | 10.000 |
| Alpen x1 | Super | Single Use | 1.800 | 9.000 |
| Alpen Multi | Fine | Multi Use | 1.600 | 3.500 |
| Two Striper | Coarse | RA, Disposable | 1.200 | 4.000 |
| Diamond Inst | Medium | Multi Use | 2.700 | – |
| Singles Dispo | Coarse | Disposable | 1.200 | 8.000 |
| TDA Diamonds | Medium | Multi Use | 1.800 | – |
| Diamond Point | Coarse | HP, Single Use | 2.350 | – |
| Diamon-All | Coarse | Premium | – | – |
Comparison Table: Diamond Burs – Important Features
| Item Name | Sterilization | Material | Color Code | Manufacturing Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singles Dispo | Yes | Synthetic | Yes | – |
| Spring Dispo | – | Synthetic | – | USA |
| Alpen x1 | Gamma | Natural | – | – |
| Alpen Multi | – | Natural | – | – |
| Two Striper | – | Natural | – | – |
| Diamond Inst | – | Natural | – | – |
| Singles Dispo | Yes | Synthetic | Yes | – |
| TDA Diamonds | – | – | – | – |
| Diamond Point | – | – | – | USA |
| Diamon-All | – | Industrial | – | – |
Top 10 Dental Diamond Bur Sets
1. Patterson Singles Disposable Football Diamonds
Singles Disposable Diamonds are individually packaged and sterilized for immediate use, so the time-consuming sterilization before use is no longer required.
- Synthetic diamond grain ensures efficient and precise ablation, allowing for excellent working results
- Each Instrument is color coded, allowing for a quick visual for using the proper grain size
Top 10 Dental Diamond Bur Holders for Dental Offices
2. Spring Diamonds Disposable
Spring Health Products has been manufacturing diamond burs for more than 30 years. You will be amazed at the performance of the award-winning Spring FG Turbo & Regular diamonds due to the electro-galvanizing process to bond the diamonds. Less turbine wear and ease of cut result from true concentricity by micro-precise calibration of shank diameters, resulting in smooth, fast cut (concentric single shank, which is 420 heat-treated stainless steel). The shank fits very tightly into the handpiece resulting in an excellent cut without chatter. The diamonds also feature a spiral design, allowing water to cool through diamond-free channels for a faster, clog-free cut.
- Reduces chair time through the effective speed of cut in preparation for all restorations
- Reduces heat and clogging from the use of natural diamonds and spiral design
- Uniform diamond size, precisely distributed and placed at an optimal cutting angle.
- True concentricity through micro precise calibration of shank diameters; reduces turbine wear and results in smooth, fast cut.
- Manufactured in the USA
3. Alpen® x1 Single Use Diamond Burs
Alpen x1 diamond instruments are disposable, individually wrapped, and gamma-sterilized to minimize the risk of cross-contamination.
- Swiss quality and precision in a single-use package
- Each bur is uniformly coated with natural diamonds
- Friction grip (FG) standard shank length
4. Alpen® Multi-Use Diamond Burs
Only natural diamonds are used on all Alpen burs for superior cutting efficiency and long instrument life. Each Swiss Gold Diamond is designed with a multi-level diamond application ensuring maximum, uniform crystal coverage for rapid, smooth, and comfortable cutting.
- Enhanced cutting
- Greater durability
- Selection
- Quality
- Multi-layer diamond application
- Friction grip (FG) standard-length shank
5. Two Striper® Endo Diamond Burs
Two Striper® Diamonds utilize P.B.S.® bonding that maximizes the exposure of diamond cutting surfaces – especially at the tips, and upper circumference of the diamond instrument where most cutting occurs. Crystals placed evenly and precisely in a uniform matrix are fused permanently to a surgical-grade stainless-steel shank; they are guaranteed not to fall out. As a drill bit for a rotary cutting mechanism or handpiece, dentists often use diamond burs to grind down tooth surfaces in preparation for restorations. This process often leaves a rough surface that requires polishing.
Guaranteed not to strip or peel
P.B.S.® diamond bonding enables the Two Striper® to cut faster and last longer
6. Diamond Instruments, HP
MEISINGER diamond rotary instruments are used frequently for various preparation and finishing procedures that use composite, ceramic, and metal materials. They consist of a shank and a hardened, stainless steel profile body and selected diamond grains. Meisinger uses only natural diamonds in the manufacturing of their diamond burs. Compared to synthetic diamonds, natural diamonds are more durable and produce superior cutting results.
7. Singles Disposable Diamonds
Singles Disposable Diamonds are individually packaged and sterilized for immediate use, so the time-consuming sterilization before use is no longer required.
- Synthetic diamond grain ensures efficient and precise ablation, allowing for excellent working results
- Each Instrument is color coded, allowing for a quick visual for using the proper grain size
8. TDA Diamonds
TDA® (Turbo Double Action) Diamond burs have a unique cross-channel design that creates a cooling spray that dissipates heat buildup and debris.
- Little or no finishing is required because medium grit diamonds are used
- Three-layer matrix extends service life
9. Diamond Point Uncoated Burs
Diamond Points are uncoated precision-plated diamond points in fine and coarse grits with 3/32″ (2.35 mm) shanks and are made in the USA.
10. Diamon-All® Premium Cutting Instruments
Diamon-All® is a patented one-of-a-kind fine-cutting diamond instrument made of uniform-sized industrial diamonds bonded together with a noncontaminating, nonmetallic organic binder. Diamon-All® is a fast-cutting aggressive instrument, but simultaneously very smooth. Due to its nonmetallic binder, the same instrument can be used on metal and porcelain interchangeably without cross-contamination. In addition, each time Diamon-All® is used, a new cutting surface is created, preventing the instrument from clogging.
- Will not chip or heat porcelain
- For finishing all types of alloys, ceramic materials, composites, and other dental materials
- Can be used on metal and porcelain interchangeably
- Fine, Medium, and Coarse grits
- 7 shapes: Pencil, Tapered Pencil, Barrel, Inverted Cone, Wheel, Small Wheel, and Tapered Small Wheel
