836 Flat-End Cylinder Diamond Bur – Busch, Made in Germany

Which Busch 836 Do You Need?

Choose the shank and grit first, then the head size; every active 836 in the collection is linked once below, and the last three digits of each Busch number are the ISO head size.

Busch 836 diamonds – FG, super coarse and coarse grit

Busch No.	Pattern or size
5836 012	ISO size 012 (1.2 mm) · super coarse grit, black ring · FG · pack of 6
6836 012	ISO size 012 (1.2 mm) · coarse grit, green ring · FG · pack of 6
6836 014	ISO size 014 (1.4 mm) · coarse grit, green ring · FG · pack of 6
6836 018	ISO size 018 (1.8 mm) · coarse grit, green ring · FG · pack of 6

Busch 836 diamonds – FG, medium grit

Busch No.	Pattern or size
836 012	ISO size 012 (1.2 mm) · medium grit · FG · pack of 6
836 014	ISO size 014 (1.4 mm) · medium grit · FG · pack of 6
836 018	ISO size 018 (1.8 mm) · medium grit · FG · pack of 6

Busch 836 diamonds – FG, fine grit

Busch No.	Pattern or size
8836 012	ISO size 012 (1.2 mm) · fine grit, red ring · FG · pack of 2

Busch 836 diamonds – HP (straight handpiece)

Busch No.	Pattern or size
836 012	ISO size 012 (1.2 mm) · medium grit · HP · pack of 2
836 014	ISO size 014 (1.4 mm) · medium grit · HP · pack of 2
836 027	ISO size 027 (2.7 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 836 you need:

• Super Coarse (black ring): Busch No. 5836 for fast bulk removal
• Coarse (green ring): Busch No. 6836 for rapid reduction
• Medium (standard): Busch No. 836 for everyday preparation
• Fine (red ring): Busch No. 8836 for refining margins and surfaces

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

• Shoulder margins: creating butt-joint shoulder margins for crowns and onlays.
• Axial reduction: parallel axial walls with a flat floor for retention form.
• Occlusal and inlay preparation: flat floors and walls for inlays, onlays and box forms.

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: 835 Flat-End Cylinder Diamond Bur, 837 Flat-End Cylinder Diamond Bur, 836KR Rounded-Edge Cylinder Diamond Bur, 837KR Rounded-Edge Cylinder Diamond Bur, and Crown and Bridge Dental Burs. 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 836 come in? We carry the 836 in head sizes 012 (1.2 mm), 014 (1.4 mm), 018 (1.8 mm) and 027 (2.7 mm).

What do the numbers in front of 836 mean? They indicate grit: 5836 is super coarse, 6836 is coarse, 836 with no prefix is medium and 8836 is 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.