Busch Burs.
Since 1905.

Busch Burs are precision dental burs made by Busch & Co. in Engelskirchen, Germany, since 1905: carbide, diamond, steel and ceramic cutters for the clinic and the dental lab.

Official U.S. Distributor — BUSCH & CO. GmbH has announced that its dental instruments are "now available through our official U.S. distributor" — Deutsche Dental Technologien. Read the official announcement on busch.eu →

Which Busch Bur Do You Need?

Start with the material, procedure, Busch line or shank you need, then open the matching sub-collection; this collection includes the full range of authentic Busch dental burs and rotary instruments.

By material

Category	What it covers
Busch Carbide Burs	High-performance carbide for efficient cutting and finishing
Busch Diamond Burs	Diamond burs in every grit, including the popular ZIRAMANT series for zirconia and ceramics
Busch Steel Burs & Finishing Instruments	Precision steel burs for contouring and polishing
Ceramic Cutters (KERA)	Specialized all-ceramic cutters for delicate work
Polishers	Rubber polishers, brushes and polishing points for finishing and high-gloss polishing
Abrasives	Mounted clinical abrasives and stones
Specialty Tools	Bur blocks and accessories, complete solutions for every clinical application

By procedure

Category	What it covers
Crown and Bridge Burs	crown and bridge preparation
Cavity Preparation Burs	cavity access and preparation
Finishing Burs	carbide finishing burs for composite contouring and finishing
Oral Surgery Burs	bone cutters and surgical burs
Endodontic Burs	endodontic access and canal orifice preparation
Periodontal Burs	PERIO PRO diamonds, LongLife PERIO-PRO carbides and ROTO-PRO burs
Orthodontic Burs	orthodontic rotary instruments

Busch lines and innovations

Category	What it covers
COOL DIAMANT Diamond Burs	gold-coated diamonds with cooling grooves
ZIRAMANT Zirconia Diamonds	diamond burs for zirconia and high-strength ceramics
Micro Prep Diamond Burs	diamonds for minimally invasive preparations
Busch Exclusives & Innovations	the latest Busch releases
Busch Bur Sets and Procedure Kits	including the Finishing & Preparation and Polishing Sets by Dr. Bora Korkut

Dental laboratory

Category	What it covers
Busch Dental Lab Burs	the full laboratory range
Lab Carbide Burs	carbide cutters for the straight handpiece
Lab Diamond Burs	diamond burs and discs for laboratory work
Busch Laboratory Exclusives	KERA, ZIRKON, MIDI, SHORTIE, left-handed cutters, DiaTwister and 911PS
Lab Abrasives, Discs and Wheels	abrasives, discs, stones and wheels for laboratory use

By shank

Category	What it covers
FG Burs	friction grip burs for the high-speed handpiece
RA Burs	latch-type burs for the contra-angle
HP Burs	straight handpiece and laboratory burs

Looking for curated selections? Explore Busch bur sets and procedure kits, including the Finishing & Preparation and Polishing Sets by Dr. Bora Korkut, or browse Busch Exclusives & Innovations for the latest releases.

Why Dental Professionals Choose Busch Burs

Busch Burs deliver measurable clinical advantages over generic dental cutting burs:

• Exceptional precision & concentricity — Every Busch bur is manufactured to extremely tight tolerances for smooth, vibration-free rotation at all speeds.
• Superior cutting efficiency — Precision-machined blades remove material faster with less pressure, reducing procedure time and hand fatigue. Find the right Busch bur fast by searching burs by procedure.
• Outstanding durability — Premium tungsten vanadium steel and advanced carbide maintain sharpness longer and resist wear and breakage — see the independent Innsbruck study showing COOL DIAMANT Busch Burs outlast competing diamond burs.
• German engineering & quality control — Full in-house production from blank to finished bur ensures consistent quality, case after case.

Read the full comparison: Why Busch Burs Outperform Every Alternative

Authentic Busch Burs, Made in Germany

For over 120 years, dental professionals have chosen Busch dental burs — carbide burs, diamond burs, steel burs, and specialized cutters — for consistent performance and long-term reliability. Busch & Co. has named Deutsche Dental Technologien its official U.S. distributor, so US dental professionals can buy authentic Busch Burs online, direct from the factory in Germany. Every Busch bur is produced to tight tolerances and exceptional concentricity that reduce vibration, improve control, and deliver cleaner preparations with less chair time.

Every Busch bur is produced entirely under one roof in Engelskirchen, Germany. From blank to finished instrument, the complete manufacturing process is kept in-house, allowing full control over quality at every stage. An in-house engineering team designs and implements high-precision manufacturing systems tailored to the company's exacting standards. Certified to ISO 13485, Busch & Co. combines more than 120 years of expertise with rigorous quality management to deliver dental burs professionals can rely on.

Browse the full Busch Burs collection below and experience the Busch difference in your practice. And when your hand instruments need attention, our Instrument Repair, Sharpening & Reconditioning Service keeps your entire armamentarium performing like new.

Clinical Use

Busch rotary instruments cover the clinical and laboratory workflow: FG, RA and HP burs for cavity and crown preparation, finishing and polishing, oral surgery, endodontic and periodontal procedures, and laboratory cutters, diamonds, abrasives and polishers for working acrylics, ceramics, zirconia, metal alloys and plaster. Run every instrument at the speed recommended for its type and shank; see our Dental Bur Speed Chart.

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: Most Popular Burs in the US Market, Dental Diamond Bur Collection, Dental Carbide Bur Collection, and Busch Dental Lab Bur Collection. For bur numbers, sizes and speeds, see the Bur Comparison Chart, the US Bur Number Finder, the Busch Bur Size Chart and the Dental Bur Glossary.

FAQ

Where can I buy authentic Busch dental burs in the United States? Right here. Deutsche Dental Technologien offers the full Busch Burs catalog to US dental professionals, shipped direct from the Busch & Co. factory in Germany and from our US warehouse. Deutsche Dental Technologien is Busch's official U.S. distributor — no middlemen, no gray-market product.

What are the best brands for dental cutting burs? Look for a manufacturer that controls its own production, holds ISO 13485 certification and publishes clear grit and size coding. Busch & Co. — founded in Germany in 1905 and manufacturing every cutting bur in-house in Engelskirchen — is the brand we carry and stand behind; see our bur brand comparison and the Bur Comparison Chart for a full cross-reference.

What makes Busch Burs superior to generic or lower-cost alternatives? Busch Burs are manufactured to extremely tight tolerances with premium materials, delivering superior concentricity, longer sharpness retention, and more consistent cutting performance. This results in less vibration, better margins, reduced chair time, and fewer bur changes during procedures. Read our full breakdown: Why Busch Burs Outperform Every Alternative.

Are Busch Burs compatible with high-speed handpieces? Yes. All Busch Burs in this collection are engineered for standard high-speed dental handpieces and deliver smooth, reliable performance across the full RPM range. See our Speed Chart for optimal RPM by instrument type.

How long do Busch Burs typically last? With proper use and maintenance, Busch carbide burs and steel burs often last significantly longer than generic alternatives due to their high-quality materials and precise manufacturing. An independent University of Innsbruck study found Busch diamond burs outlast competing brands.

What do the colored rings on Busch Burs mean? The colored band near the head identifies grit: black is super coarse, green is coarse, no ring (or blue) is medium/standard, red is fine, and yellow is extra fine. See our Dental Bur Color Coding & ISO 6360 Guide for the full ring-color chart and how to read the ISO number on the packaging.

Which Busch Burs are best for zirconia crown preparation? The Busch ZIRAMANT series (such as the 6880Z) is specifically designed for efficient, precise cutting of zirconia and other high-strength ceramics. For a complete zirconia solution, see the ZIRCON Work Flow Set.

Do you offer Busch Bur sets or procedure-specific kits? Yes. We carry individual Busch Burs as well as popular sets and kits. Contact us if you need recommendations for specific procedures or would like a custom bur selection for your practice — our experts are a call away at (917) 480-2682 ext 101.

Manufacturer literature: Busch burs product catalog (PDF) · Busch burs catalogs (complete catalog library)