Diamond Burs (Carbide Burs)

About diamond burs

A diamond bur has a head with diamond chips embedded in it on a shaft that fits the handpiece. ISO 7711-1 applies to every type and shape of diamond rotary instrument except discs.

A shaped diamond head on its own shaft.

Sources: FDA 21 CFR 872.4535, Dental diamond instrument · ISO 7711-1:2021, Diamond rotary instruments, Part 1: General requirements