Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 169 bur?
The 169 is a tapered fissure carbide bur with a 009 head size and a 4.1 mm head length. This Eagle version has 6 blades and an FG shank.
What is a 170 bur used for?
A 170 bur is a tapered fissure bur used for smoothing axial walls in Class II amalgam preparations and for developing boxes in gold inlay and onlay preparations.
What is the difference between a 169, 170 and 171 bur?
They have the same 4.1 mm head length. The head diameter increases with the number: 009 for the 169, 010 for the 170 and 012 for the 171.
What is the difference between a plain cut and a cross cut tapered fissure bur?
A plain cut bur has continuous blades and cuts quickly. A cross cut bur has notches across the blades, which reduce chatter and clogging.
Which handpiece do these burs fit?
They have a friction-grip (FG) shank for high-speed handpieces.
How many burs are in a pack?
Each pack contains 5 burs, made in Israel.