Burs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the parts of burs?
A
Shank
Neck
Head
2
Q
What is the use of shank?
A
Insert head of handpiece
3
Q
What is the use of neck?
A
Make transitions to head
4
Q
What is the use of head?
A
Actual cutting part of instrument
5
Q
How many type of burs?
A
Diamond
Carbide
6
Q
What is carbide made of?
A
Tungsten carbide
7
Q
Whats the use of carbide?
A
Create smooth preparation wall
Creating retentive features
Amalagam removal
8
Q
What is the advantages of carbide?
A
Produce lower heat
More blades, less aggresive
9
Q
What is the use of diamond?
A
Use for crown preparations
10
Q
What is the advantages diamnond?
A
Greater hardness
More effective cutting
Finer grits of diamond, less aggresive the bur
11
Q
What is the disadvantages of diamnond?
A
More expensive
Generate more heat
