When choosing a bur for cavity removal a diamond bur is preferred. Diamond dental burs maximize the preservation of healthy dentin. There are many factors that feed into the result. When dealing with dental cavity removal diamond dental burs reduce heat which reduces the risk of damaging the patients’ gingival tissue as well as maintains the longevity of the bur. Additional benefits are noise reduction and minimal risk of contamination of metal contamination. Strauss Diamond’s diamond burs are designed to last the entirety of the procedure with enhanced durability. That means you don’t have to worry about changing your dental bur in the middle of the procedure.
Tungsten carbide burs and steel burs are still an option for caries removal but can lead to chipping of the tooth and damage to the pulpal tissue, especially at low speed. Additionally, one of the biggest issues with these, especially the steel burs, is that they will dull quickly and lose their edge.
When excavating caries infected dentin it is key to choose the proper bur shape for the job. The majority of the time the recommended bur shape for caries preparation is a spherical dental bur. This is due to spherical burs producing a deeper cut while maintaining a smaller width than a cylindrical diamond bur. For similar reasons another shape that is useful is the pear shape.
These shapes allow the dental professional to maintain as much of the healthy dentin as possible during the cavity removal procedure.
Choosing the current speed for the handpiece is critical. Choose the wrong speed and you could cause unwanted damage to the dentin or lose cutting efficiency. Generally, when using a high-speed handpiece with a spherical diamond bur or other instruments the recommended speed is 1250 rpm for careful caries removal. For gross removal, a speed of 5000 rpm is recommended. Higher speeds than this can lead to unnecessary heating, dulling of instruments, and possible wear on neighboring dentin.
By following these guidelines you will have quicker procedures, happier customers, and be able to serve more customers in a day. Having the proper tools for the job is key in bringing your dental practice to a new level of efficiency and performance.
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