What is the purpose/use of Baker-Curzon bur?

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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:

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acho0570 said:
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?
 
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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.
 
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