Which Busch 807 Do You Need?
Choose the shank first, then the head size; every active 807 in the collection is linked once below, and the last three digits of each Busch number are the ISO head size.
Busch 807 diamonds – FG, medium grit
| Busch No. |
Pattern or size |
| 807 012 |
ISO size 012 (1.2 mm) · medium grit · FG · pack of 6 |
| 807 016 |
ISO size 016 (1.6 mm) · medium grit · FG · pack of 6 |
Busch 807 diamonds – HP (straight handpiece), medium grit
| Busch No. |
Pattern or size |
| 807 016 |
ISO size 016 (1.6 mm) · medium grit · HP · pack of 2 |
| 807 023 |
ISO size 023 (2.3 mm) · medium grit · HP · pack of 2 |
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, and is covered by our Busch warranty.
Clinical Use
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Undercuts and retention: cutting retentive undercuts and locks in cavity preparations.
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Flat floors: flattening pulpal floors and establishing sharp internal line angles.
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Occlusal work: opening fissures and shaping occlusal outline form.
Care and Reconditioning
Busch rotary instruments are reusable: clean, disinfect and sterilize them between patients according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and replace a bur once it dulls or shows damage. Our Dental Bur Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide walks through the workflow for carbide, diamond and steel instruments.
Compare With
Related Busch collections: 805 Inverted Cone Diamond Bur, 806 Inverted Cone Diamond Bur, Inverted Cone Burs, Medium Grit Diamonds, and Burs for Cavity Preparation. For numbering, sizes and speeds, see the US Bur Number Finder, the Color Coding & ISO Guide and the Dental Bur Speed Chart.
Reference resources: Bur Comparison Chart · Size Chart · Bur Glossary · All Busch Diamond Burs
FAQ
What sizes does the Busch 807 come in? We carry the 807 in head sizes 012 (1.2 mm), 016 (1.6 mm) and 023 (2.3 mm).
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.