Consultants’ Comments
- “Cut very efficiently and nicely. These burs are very sharp.”
- “They cut smoothly and quickly, speeding up procedures.”
- “There was a definite absence of drag and chatter using these burs.”
- “Superior sharpness and durability compared to other burs I use.”
- “These burs seem to cut super-fast and smoothly.”
- “Very durable and long lasting even after autoclaving.”
- “Simple, small packaging. It was easy to remove the burs.”
- “The length of the fluted portion of the FG 330 bur is shorter than I am used to.”
- “They lost their sharpness quickly and did not cut well.”
- “A number of burs broke off at the shank – need to be stronger to prevent breakage during crown removal.”
- “I would like to see different packaging that is designed more for single use and is easier to open than the blister pack.”
Clinical Tips
- Use for removing old amalgams – they cut through it very well.
- The FG 556 bur cuts preparation walls very nicely.
- The FG 1157 bur is great for producing rounded internal line angles – its size makes it possible to create conservative preparations.
Evaluation Highlights
Defend Carbide Burs were evaluated by 33 consultants for a total of 638 times. Burs tested included FG 35, 330, 556 and 1157.
- Smooth cutting.
- Efficient.
- Good fit in handpiece.
- Absence of drag/vibration.
- Variety of shapes.
- Simple packaging.
Unique Feature
Every bur is inspected using infrared technology for quality assurance.
Indication
Procedures requiring use of carbide friction grip burs.
Description
Defend Carbide Burs are designed to be durable and provide fast, smooth cutting and vibration-free performance, which reduces the risk of early chuck failure. The burs are fabricated using Austrian carbide to specifications that exceed international standards. Defend Carbide Burs are available in blister packs containing 10 burs and in bulk packs containing 100 burs.
