379 Football Diamond Bur | Busch, Made in Germany

Which 379 Football Diamond Do You Need?

Choose the shank first, then the grit (5379 super coarse to 379EF extra fine) and the head size; every active product in the collection is linked once below.

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

Busch No.	Pattern or size
5379 023	ISO size 023 (2.3 mm) · super coarse grit, black ring · FG · pack of 6
6379 023	ISO size 023 (2.3 mm) · coarse grit, green ring · FG · pack of 6
379 018	ISO size 018 (1.8 mm) · medium grit · FG · pack of 6
379 023	ISO size 023 (2.3 mm) · medium grit · FG · pack of 6
8379 012	ISO size 012 (1.2 mm) · fine grit, red ring · FG · pack of 2
8379 018	ISO size 018 (1.8 mm) · fine grit, red ring · FG · pack of 2
8379 021	ISO size 021 (2.1 mm) · fine grit, red ring · FG · pack of 2
8379 023	ISO size 023 (2.3 mm) · fine grit, red ring · FG · pack of 2
379EF 018	ISO size 018 (1.8 mm) · extra fine grit, yellow ring · FG · pack of 2
379EF 023	ISO size 023 (2.3 mm) · extra fine grit, yellow ring · FG · pack of 2

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

Busch No.	Pattern or size
379 014	ISO size 014 (1.4 mm) · medium grit · HP · pack of 2
379 023	ISO size 023 (2.3 mm) · medium grit · 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 379 you need:

Super Coarse (black ring): Busch No. 5379 for fast bulk removal
Coarse (green ring): Busch No. 6379 for rapid reduction
Medium (standard): Busch No. 379 for everyday preparation
Fine (red ring): Busch No. 8379 for refining margins and surfaces
Extra Fine (yellow ring): Busch No. 379EF 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 379 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 379 come in? We carry the 379 in head sizes 012 (1.2 mm), 014 (1.4 mm), 018 (1.8 mm), 021 (2.1 mm) and 023 (2.3 mm).

What do the numbers in front of 379 mean? They indicate grit: 5379 is super coarse, 6379 is coarse, 379 with no prefix is medium, 8379 is fine and 379EF 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.

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