Gold flame burs

Gold flame burs: gold diamond burs for shaping and finishing

Eagle gold flame burs are FG diamond burs with a gold titanium nitride (TiN) coating, a flame-shaped head and a coarse diamond grit. They are made for the steps where you need to shape and refine at the same time: carving occlusal anatomy, defining margins, contouring composite and enamel, and refining crown preparations. Each pack holds 5 burs of one size, and there are four sizes to choose from, so you can match the head to the tooth and the task.

The flame shape tapers to a fine point, which gives you good access to fissures, embrasures and the gingival third while the wider body removes material along axial walls. The friction-grip (FG) shank fits standard high-speed handpieces.

Choosing the right size

All four variants share the same flame profile and coarse grit (the "PR/C" in the code stands for premium, coarse). They differ in head diameter (ISO size) and head length:

Many clinicians keep two sizes on hand: a small head such as the E51PR/C for detail work and a 016 head for faster contouring.

Gold diamond burs vs. standard diamond burs

The diamond particles do the cutting on both types. The difference is the surface around them. On gold burs, the titanium nitride layer covers the bond that holds the diamond grit, giving a smoother, harder surface. In daily use this means:

• Less debris sticking to the head, so the bur clogs less and keeps cutting more evenly.
• A durable, wear-resistant surface that helps the bur keep its performance through repeated use and sterilization.
• Easy identification on the bur block, so the gold set is quick to pick out from your standard burs.

If you prefer an uncoated option in the same shape, see our standard flame diamond burs.

When to use a coarse grit flame bur

Coarse grit removes material efficiently, which makes these burs a good fit for the shaping stage rather than the final polish. Typical uses include:

• Establishing primary and secondary occlusal anatomy in composite restorations.
• Removing excess composite and contouring the restoration to the tooth.
• Defining and refining margins on crown and onlay preparations.
• Reshaping enamel for minor contour adjustments.
• Opening and refining fissures before sealing or restoring.

For a smooth, high-gloss surface, follow the coarse gold bur with a fine or extra-fine diamond and then your polishing system.

Technique tips

• Speed: use the bur at high speed in an air turbine or a speed-increasing electric handpiece.
• Water: always work with ample water spray to keep the tooth cool and wash debris off the diamond surface.
• Pressure: let the diamond do the work. Light, intermittent strokes give better control and a cleaner surface than heavy pressure.
• Angle: use the point for grooves and fissures and the side of the flame for broad contours and axial walls.
• Margins: work close to the gingiva with care and keep the tip moving to protect soft tissue.

Care and sterilization

Clean burs right after use with a bur brush or an ultrasonic cleaner to remove debris from the diamond grit, rinse and dry them, then sterilize according to your clinic protocol (autoclave). Store them in a bur block so the heads do not touch each other. Replace a bur once it cuts more slowly, needs more pressure or shows visible wear, since a worn bur produces more heat.

Why dentists choose Eagle gold burs

Eagle supplies dental rotary instruments directly to clinics worldwide. Our gold flame burs come in practical packs of 5, in four sizes, with clear catalog numbers so reordering is simple. Browse the full range of gold burs to complete your set with other shapes in the same coating.