Burs and Rotary Attachments for Handpieces
Bur
Function 
To be used in high-speed or low-speed handpiece
Characteristics 
Head: Part of bur that cuts, polishes, or finishes
Available in a variety of shapes and sizes
Neck: Part of bur that tapers to connect shank to head
Shank: Part of bur that is inserted into the handpiece
• Length and style of shank will vary depending on handpiece used.
• Bur with straight, long shank fits into straight slow-speed handpiece.
• Bur with latch-type shank fits into contra-angle slow-speed handpiece.
Bur Shanks
Function 
To insert shank part of bur into handpiece
Characteristics 
Fit a variety of shanks into different styles of handpiece
Working or cutting end of the bur could be the same style and/or size, but shank could be different according to handpiece used.
Examples:
No. 2 round bur in straight shank
No. 2 round bur in latch-type shank
No. 2 round bur in friction grip shankNo. 2 round bur with long shank used for surgical procedures
Round Bur
Functions 
Characteristics 
Practice Notes 
Round Bur must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping, or the used Bur must be disposed of in a Sharps container.
Pear-Shaped Bur
Functions 
Characteristics 
Practice Notes 
Pear-Shaped Bur must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping, or the used Bur must be disposed of in a Sharps container.
Inverted Cone Bur
Functions 
Characteristics 
Practice Notes 
Inverted Cone Bur must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping, or the used Bur must be disposed of in a Sharps container.
Straight Fissure Bur—Plain Cut
Functions 
Characteristics 
Practice Notes 
Straight Fissure Bur—Plain Cut must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping, or the used Bur must be disposed of in a Sharps container.
Tapered Fissure Bur—Plain Cut
Functions 
Characteristics 
Practice Notes 
Tapered Fissure Bur—Plain Cut must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping, or the used Bur must be disposed of in a Sharps container.
Straight Fissure Bur—Crosscut
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