368 Football Diamond Bur | Busch, Made in Germany

Which 368 Football Diamond Do You Need?

Choose the shank first, then the grit (5368 super coarse to 368EF extra fine) and the head size; every active product in the collection is linked once below.

368 football (egg) diamonds, FG (friction grip, high-speed handpiece)

Busch No.	Pattern or size
5368 023	ISO size 023 (2.3 mm) · super coarse grit, black ring · FG · pack of 6
6368 016	ISO size 016 (1.6 mm) · coarse grit, green ring · FG · pack of 6
6368 023	ISO size 023 (2.3 mm) · coarse grit, green ring · FG · pack of 6
368 016	ISO size 016 (1.6 mm) · medium grit · FG · pack of 6
368 023	ISO size 023 (2.3 mm) · medium grit · FG · pack of 6
8368 016	ISO size 016 (1.6 mm) · fine grit, red ring · FG · pack of 2
8368 023	ISO size 023 (2.3 mm) · fine grit, red ring · FG · pack of 2
368EF 016	ISO size 016 (1.6 mm) · extra fine grit, yellow ring · FG · pack of 2
368EF 023	ISO size 023 (2.3 mm) · extra fine grit, yellow ring · FG · pack of 2

368 football (egg) diamonds, HP (straight handpiece)

Busch No.	Pattern or size
368 023	ISO size 023 (2.3 mm) · medium grit · HP · pack of 2
8368 023	ISO size 023 (2.3 mm) · fine grit, red ring · HP · pack of 2

Choosing a Grit

Busch marks grit with a colored ring and a prefix on the figure number, so you can order the exact 368 you need:

Super Coarse (black ring): Busch No. 5368 for fast bulk removal
Coarse (green ring): Busch No. 6368 for rapid reduction
Medium (standard): Busch No. 368 for everyday preparation
Fine (red ring): Busch No. 8368 for refining margins and surfaces
Extra Fine (yellow ring): Busch No. 368EF for final finishing and polishing preparation

Sizes and Shanks

The three-digit size code is the head diameter in tenths of a millimeter (for example, 012 = 1.2 mm).

HP (2.35 mm shank for the straight handpiece)
FG (friction grip, 1.6 mm shank for the high-speed handpiece)

See the Busch Bur Size Chart for full dimensions and the Dental Bur Speed Chart for maximum recommended speeds.

Made in Germany by Busch & Co.

Busch & Co. has manufactured rotary instruments in Engelskirchen, Germany since 1905. Each diamond is produced under ISO 13485-certified quality management on a concentric shank for smooth, chatter-free cutting. Every Busch instrument is covered by our Busch warranty.

Clinical Use

The 368 is used for the following steps:

Lingual concavities: shaping the lingual surfaces of anterior teeth.
Occlusal anatomy: contouring and adjusting occlusal surfaces of restorations.
Composite finishing: shaping and finishing composite restorations (fine and extra-fine grits).

Care and Reconditioning

Clean, disinfect and sterilize the instruments between uses following the manufacturer instructions and the symbols on each package, and replace a diamond once it loses cutting performance or shows damage. Our Dental Bur Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers the workflow for Busch rotary instruments; maximum speeds are in the Dental Bur Speed Chart.

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FAQ

What sizes does the Busch 368 come in? We carry the 368 in head sizes 016 (1.6 mm) and 023 (2.3 mm).

What do the numbers in front of 368 mean? They indicate grit: 5368 is super coarse, 6368 is coarse, 368 with no prefix is medium, 8368 is fine and 368EF is extra fine.

Should I order FG or HP? FG fits the high-speed handpiece used for most clinical preparation. HP fits the straight handpiece used for laboratory work and chairside adjustments.

Can Busch diamonds be reused? Yes. Clean, disinfect and sterilize between patients following the Bur Sterilization Guide, and replace the bur when cutting efficiency drops.

Related resources: Bur Comparison Chart · Size Chart · Bur Glossary · All Busch Diamond Burs