Is it a caries excavation bur? Is it used for gross metal removal? Is it for recontouring compostie? Is it for oral surgery/implantology? This is a question posed by my dork mentor and I need an answer please! I have researched it on the net but have had no success. Thanks for reading! :thumbup:

Is it a caries excavation bur? Is it used for gross metal removal? Is it for recontouring compostie? Is it for oral surgery/implantology? This is a question posed by my dork mentor and I need an answer please! I have researched it on the net but have had no success. Thanks for reading! :thumbup:


I haven't heard of it, what does it look like?

http://pearsondental.com/catalog/product.asp?catid=2856&subcatid=237&majcatid=&subcatdscr=Baker+Curzon+Finishing+Burs&dpt=0

It appears to be a fine carbide finishing bur; probably used for placing bevels on composite preps, or smoothing restorations after placement. Just my guess.

Do not ask me why I bothered to look this up, but here it is...
The Baker Curson burs have an abrasive [tungsten-carbide] surface which leaves a "tongue-smooth" surface when used on cavity margins or restorations.