899 Occlusal Contouring Diamond Bur – Busch, Made in Germany

Which Busch 899 Do You Need?

Choose the grit first, then the head size; every active 899 in the collection is linked once below, and the last three digits of each Busch number are the ISO head size.

Busch 899 diamonds – FG, medium grit

Busch 899 diamonds – FG, fine grit

Choosing a Grit

Busch marks grit with a colored ring and a prefix on the figure number, so you can order the exact 899 you need:

• Medium (standard): Busch No. 899 for everyday preparation
• Fine (red ring): Busch No. 8899 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).

• 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

• Occlusal anatomy: shaping fossae and cusp inclines on restorations.
• Occlusal adjustment: refining contacts after cementation or bonding.
• Composite finishing: contouring occlusal surfaces of composite restorations.

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: 811 Barrel Diamond Bur, 368 Football Diamond Bur, 379 Football Diamond Bur, Football and Egg Burs, 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 899 come in? We carry the 899 in head sizes 021 (2.1 mm), 027 (2.7 mm) and 031 (3.1 mm).

What do the numbers in front of 899 mean? They indicate grit: 899 with no prefix is medium and 8899 is fine.

Which handpiece does the 899 fit? Every 899 on this page has an FG (friction grip, 1.6 mm shank for the high-speed handpiece).

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.