Which Dental Lab Carbide Bur Do You Need?
Every Busch lab carbide cutter in this collection, grouped by head shape and linked once by Busch number. The last three digits of the Busch No. are the ISO size code (code ÷ 10 = head diameter in mm); S and M prefixes mark the Shorties and Midis versions. Click a Busch number for the full specification.
Round (37)37 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 1 003 |
|
6-pack |
| 1 004 |
|
6-pack |
| 1 005 |
|
US No. 1/4, 6-pack |
| 1 006 |
|
US No. 1/2, 6-pack |
| 1 007 |
|
US No. 3/4, 6-pack |
| 1 008 |
|
US No. 1, 6-pack |
| 1 009 |
|
US No. 1 1/2, 6-pack |
| 1 010 |
|
US No. 2, 6-pack |
| 1 012 |
|
US No. 3, 6-pack |
| 1 014 |
|
US No. 4, 6-pack |
| 1 016 |
|
US No. 5, 6-pack |
| 1 018 |
|
US No. 6, 6-pack |
| 1 021 |
|
US No. 7, 6-pack |
| 1 023 |
|
US No. 8, 6-pack |
| 1 025 |
|
US No. 9, 2-pack |
| 1 027 |
|
US No. 10, 2-pack |
| 421 031 |
|
1-pack |
| 421 040 |
Medium Cut |
1-pack |
| 421 050 |
Medium Cut |
1-pack |
| 421GQSR 060 |
Coarse Grit, Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 421X 027 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 421X 031 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 421X 040 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 421X 050 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 421X 060 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 1SXM 010 |
SXM-Cut |
US No. 2SXM, 2-pack |
| 1SXM 012 |
SXM-Cut |
US No. 3SXM, 2-pack |
| 1SXM 014 |
SXM-Cut |
US No. 4SXM, 2-pack |
| 1SXM 016 |
SXM-Cut |
US No. 5SXM, 2-pack |
| 1SXM 018 |
SXM-Cut |
US No. 6SXM, 2-pack |
| 1SXM 021 |
SXM-Cut |
US No. 7SXM, 2-pack |
| 1SXM 023 |
SXM-Cut |
US No. 8SXM, 2-pack |
| S 421FX 010 |
Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 421FX 014 |
Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 421FX 023 |
Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 421X 014 |
Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 421X 023 |
Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
Inverted Cone (17)17 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 2 006 |
|
US No. 33 1/2, 6-pack |
| 2 007 |
|
6-pack |
| 2 008 |
|
US No. 34, 6-pack |
| 2 009 |
|
US No. 34 1/2, 6-pack |
| 2 010 |
|
US No. 35, 6-pack |
| 2 012 |
|
US No. 36, 6-pack |
| 2 014 |
|
US No. 37, 6-pack |
| 2 016 |
|
US No. 38, 6-pack |
| 2 018 |
|
US No. 39, 6-pack |
| 2 023 |
|
US No. 41, 6-pack |
| S 420FFX 018 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 420FX 018 |
Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 422FFX 023 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 422FX 014 |
Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 422FX 023 |
Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 422X 014 |
Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 422X 023 |
Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
Wheel (1)1 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 3 012 |
|
US No. 14, 6-pack |
Straight Fissure (Cylinder) (18)18 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 21 008 |
|
US No. 55, 6-pack |
| 21 009 |
|
US No. 56, 6-pack |
| 21 010 |
|
US No. 57, 6-pack |
| 21 012 |
|
US No. 58, 6-pack |
| 21 014 |
|
US No. 59, 6-pack |
| 21 016 |
|
US No. 60, 6-pack |
| 21 018 |
|
US No. 61, 6-pack |
| 21 021 |
|
US No. 62, 6-pack |
| 21 023 |
|
US No. 63, 6-pack |
| 31 008 |
Crosscut |
US No. 555, 6-pack |
| 31 009 |
Crosscut |
US No. 556, 6-pack |
| 31 010 |
Crosscut |
US No. 557, 6-pack |
| 31 012 |
Crosscut |
US No. 558, 6-pack |
| 31 014 |
Crosscut |
US No. 559, 6-pack |
| 31 016 |
Crosscut |
US No. 560, 6-pack |
| 31 018 |
Crosscut |
US No. 561, 6-pack |
| 31 021 |
Crosscut |
US No. 562, 6-pack |
| 31 023 |
Crosscut |
US No. 563, 6-pack |
Straight Fissure (Cylinder) Round (9)9 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 21R 010 |
|
US No. 1157, 6-pack |
| 21R 012 |
|
US No. 1158, 6-pack |
| 21R 014 |
|
US No. 1159, 6-pack |
| 31R 009 |
Crosscut |
US No. 1556, 6-pack |
| 31R 010 |
Crosscut |
US No. 1557, 6-pack |
| 31R 012 |
Crosscut |
US No. 1558, 6-pack |
| 31R 014 |
Crosscut |
US No. 1559, 6-pack |
| 31R 016 |
Crosscut |
US No. 1560, 6-pack |
| 31R 018 |
Crosscut |
US No. 1561, 6-pack |
Straight Fissure (Cylinder) Long (5)5 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 21L 010 |
|
US No. 57L, 6-pack |
| 21L 012 |
|
US No. 58L, 6-pack |
| 21L 014 |
|
US No. 59L, 6-pack |
| 31L 010 |
Crosscut |
US No. 557L, 6-pack |
| 31L 012 |
Crosscut |
US No. 558L, 6-pack |
Tapered Fissure (Cone) (15)15 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 23 008 |
|
US No. 168, 6-pack |
| 23 009 |
|
US No. 169, 6-pack |
| 23 010 |
|
US No. 170, 6-pack |
| 23 012 |
|
US No. 171, 6-pack |
| 23 014 |
|
6-pack |
| 23 016 |
|
US No. 172, 6-pack |
| 33 008 |
Crosscut |
US No. 698, 6-pack |
| 33 009 |
Crosscut |
US No. 699, 6-pack |
| 33 010 |
Crosscut |
US No. 700, 6-pack |
| 33 012 |
Crosscut |
US No. 701, 6-pack |
| 33 014 |
Crosscut |
6-pack |
| 33 016 |
Crosscut |
US No. 702, 6-pack |
| 33 018 |
Crosscut |
6-pack |
| 33 021 |
Crosscut |
US No. 703, 6-pack |
| 33 023 |
Crosscut |
US No. 704, 6-pack |
Tapered Fissure (Cone) Round (11)11 items
Tapered Fissure (Cone) Long (5)5 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 23L 010 |
|
US No. 170L, 6-pack |
| 23L 012 |
|
US No. 171L, 6-pack |
| 33L 010 |
Crosscut |
US No. 700L, 6-pack |
| 33L 012 |
Crosscut |
US No. 701L, 6-pack |
| 33L 016 |
Crosscut |
US No. 702L, 6-pack |
Cylinder Round (26)26 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 426 023 |
Medium Cut |
1-pack |
| 426 060 |
Medium Cut |
1-pack |
| 426FX 023 |
Fine Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 426FX 060 |
Fine Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 426GQSR 060 |
Coarse Grit, Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 426GX 060 |
Coarse Grit, Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 426MQS 060 |
Medium Grit, Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 426SGX 060 |
Super Coarse Grit, Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 426X 023 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 426X 060 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 426FFX 023 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
1-pack |
| M 426FFX 016 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 426FFX 023 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 426FX 016 |
Fine Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 426FX 023 |
Fine Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 426FXK 023 |
Fine Crosscut |
Midis, Ceramics, 2-pack |
| M 426GQSR 023 |
Coarse Grit, Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 426MQS 023 |
Medium Grit, Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 426X 016 |
Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 426X 023 |
Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 426XTI 023 |
XTI-Cut |
Midis, Titanium, 2-pack |
| S 426FFX 023 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 426FX 014 |
Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 426FX 023 |
Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 426X 014 |
Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 426X 023 |
Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
Cylinder Flat (8)8 items
Taper (Cone) Round (58)58 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 23SRF 010 |
Fine Grit |
2-pack |
| 23SRX 008 |
Crosscut |
2-pack |
| 23SRX 010 |
Crosscut |
2-pack |
| 429 031 |
Medium Cut |
1-pack |
| 429 045 |
Medium Cut |
1-pack |
| 429 060 |
Medium |
1-pack |
| 429FX 031 |
Fine Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 429FX 040 |
Fine Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 429FX 045 |
Fine Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 429FX 060 |
Fine Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 429G 045 |
Coarse Cut |
1-pack |
| 429GX 045 |
Coarse Grit, Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 429GX 060 |
Coarse Grit, Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 429GX 070 |
Coarse Grit, Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 429GXA 060 |
Coarse Grit, XA-Cut |
1-pack |
| 429MQS 040 |
Medium Grit, Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 429SGX 045 |
Super Coarse Grit, Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 429SGX 060 |
Super Coarse Grit, Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 429SGX 070 |
Super Coarse Grit, Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 429SGXA 060 |
Super Coarse Grit, XA-Cut |
1-pack |
| 429SGXA 070 |
Super Coarse Grit, XA-Cut |
1-pack |
| 429X 031 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 429X 040 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 429X 045 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 429X 060 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 429XTI 040 |
XTI-Cut |
Titanium, 1-pack |
| 432FX 023 |
Fine Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 432X 023 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 433FX 023 |
Fine Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 433MQS 023 |
Medium Grit, Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 433X 023 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 433X 060 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 445FR 2° |
|
Precision Technique, Wax cutter, 1-pack |
| 445FR 4° |
|
Precision Technique, Wax cutter, 1-pack |
| 445FR 6° |
|
Precision Technique, Wax cutter, 1-pack |
| 429FFX 045 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 429FX 045 |
Fine Crosscut |
Left-handed, 1-pack |
| 429FX 060 |
Fine Crosscut |
Left-handed, 1-pack |
| 429X 045 |
Crosscut |
Left-handed, 1-pack |
| 429X 060 |
Crosscut |
Left-handed, 1-pack |
| M 433FFX 016 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 433FFX 023 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 433FX 016 |
Fine Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 433FX 023 |
Fine Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 433GQSR 016 |
Coarse Grit, Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 433GQSR 023 |
Coarse Grit, Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 433MQS 016 |
Medium Grit, Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 433MQS 023 |
Medium Grit, Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 433X 016 |
Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 433X 023 |
Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 433XTI 023 |
XTI-Cut |
Midis, Titanium, 2-pack |
| S 433FFX 014 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 433FFX 023 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 433FX 014 |
Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 433FX 023 |
Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 433X 014 |
Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 433X 023 |
Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 433XTI 023 |
XTI-Cut |
Shorties, Titanium, 2-pack |
Taper (Cone) Round Slender (2)2 items
Taper (Cone) (3)3 items
Taper (Cone) Pointed (1)1 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 515 023 |
|
2-pack |
Flame (21)21 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 425 040 |
|
1-pack |
| 425 060 |
|
1-pack |
| 425FX 040 |
Fine Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 425FX 060 |
Fine Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 425G 060 |
Coarse Cut |
1-pack |
| 425GQSR 060 |
Coarse Grit, Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 425GX 060 |
Coarse Grit, Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 425GXA 060 |
Coarse Grit, XA-Cut |
1-pack |
| 425MQS 060 |
Medium Grit, Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 425SG 060 |
Super Coarse Cut |
1-pack |
| 425SGX 060 |
Super Coarse Grit, Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 425SGXA 060 |
Super Coarse Grit, XA-Cut |
1-pack |
| 425X 040 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 425X 060 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 425X 070 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 425FFX 040 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 425FFX 060 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 425FX 060 |
Fine Crosscut |
Left-handed, 1-pack |
| 425X 060 |
Crosscut |
Left-handed, 1-pack |
| S 430FX 023 |
Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 430X 023 |
Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
Bud (3)3 items
Bud Round (13)13 items
Bud Pointed (18)18 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 428 060 |
|
1-pack |
| 428FX 023 |
Fine Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 428FX 060 |
Fine Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 428X 023 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 428X 060 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 45 018 |
|
2-pack |
| M 428FFX 016 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 428FFX 023 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 428FX 016 |
Fine Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 428FX 023 |
Fine Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 428FXK 023 |
Fine Crosscut |
Midis, Ceramics, 2-pack |
| M 428MQS 023 |
Medium Grit, Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 428X 016 |
Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 428X 023 |
Crosscut |
Midis, 2-pack |
| M 428XTI 023 |
XTI-Cut |
Midis, Titanium, 2-pack |
| S 428FFX 023 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 428FX 023 |
Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 428X 023 |
Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
Pear (9)9 items
Football (Egg) (10)10 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 423FX 060 |
Fine Crosscut |
1-pack |
| 423X 060 |
Crosscut |
1-pack |
| S 423FFX 014 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 423FFX 023 |
Extra Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 423FX 014 |
Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 423FX 023 |
Fine Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 423MQS 014 |
Medium Grit, Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 423X 014 |
Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 423X 023 |
Crosscut |
Shorties, 2-pack |
| S 423XTI 014 |
XTI-Cut |
Shorties, Titanium, 2-pack |
Conical (13)13 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 408R 2° |
Fine milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 408R 4° |
Fine milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 408R 6° |
Fine milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 408RFX 2° |
Pre-shaping |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 408RFX 4° |
Pre-shaping |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 408RFX 6° |
Pre-shaping |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 408RH 2° |
Super fine milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 408RH 4° |
Super fine milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 408RH 6° |
Super fine milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 408RX 2° |
Rough milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 408RX 4° |
Rough milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 408RX 6° |
Rough milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 432FXK 023 |
Fine Crosscut |
Ceramics, 1-pack |
Conical Short (1)1 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 294 027 |
|
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
Parallel (9)9 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 410RFX 010 |
Pre-shaping |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 410RFX 015 |
Pre-shaping |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 410RFX 023 |
Pre-shaping |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 410RH 010 |
Super fine milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 410RH 015 |
Super fine milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 410RH 023 |
Super fine milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 410RX 010 |
Rough milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 410RX 015 |
Rough milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 410RX 023 |
Rough milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
Parallel Round (5)5 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 410R 010 |
Fine milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 410R 015 |
Fine milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 410R 023 |
Fine milling |
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 444FR 015 |
|
Precision Technique, Wax cutter, 1-pack |
| 444FR 023 |
|
Precision Technique, Wax cutter, 1-pack |
Grooving (3)3 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 21XL 007 |
|
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 21XL 010 |
|
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 21XL 012 |
|
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
Twist Drill (4)4 items
Centering (3)3 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 1 009 |
|
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 1 012 |
|
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
| 1 014 |
|
Precision Technique, 2-pack |
Saw (1)1 items
| Busch No. |
Cut |
Line, pack |
| 231 023 |
|
2-pack |
Precision Engineering for Dental Laboratories
A wide variety of cutter shapes and geometries, combined with defined, powerful cutting edges, enables efficient material removal and precise contouring across metals, acrylics, and modern restorative materials. Whether you are finishing a crown, shaping a framework, or refining an acrylic prosthetic, each Dental Lab Carbide Bur delivers controlled, accurate cuts that meet the highest standards of dental technology.
Comprehensive Range for Every Indication
Our collection includes carbide cutters for prosthetic fabrication, finishing, and general laboratory applications, offering reliable solutions for nearly every indication in dental technology. The range is trusted worldwide for its quality, consistency, and performance—hallmarks of German-engineered rotary instruments.
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Material compatibility: Metals, acrylics, and modern restorative materials
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Cutter varieties: Multiple shapes and geometries for diverse laboratory tasks
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Performance features: High concentricity, reduced vibration, long service life
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Origin: German-engineered precision manufacturing
Clinical Use
These are laboratory cutters on HP (handpiece) shanks for prosthetic fabrication: trimming, contouring and finishing metals, acrylics and other restorative materials, as described above. Rows marked Precision Technique are the milling, grooving, twist-drill and centering cutters; run every cutter within the speeds in our Dental Bur Speed Chart.
Care and Reconditioning
Remove debris from the flutes after use, then clean, disinfect and sterilize the cutters as described in our Dental Bur Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide. Replace a cutter once its cutting edges are chipped or dull.
Compare With
Related Busch collections: Busch Dental Lab Bur Collection, Dental Lab Diamond Bur Collection, Dental Lab Steel Bur Collection, Busch MIDI Carbide Bur Collection, Left Handed Carbide Cutter Lab Burs, and Ceramic Burs: KERA Cutter Collection. For bur numbers and terminology, see the Busch Bur Size Chart and the Dental Bur Glossary.
Technical references: Bur Comparison Chart · US Bur Number Cross-Reference · Recommended Speeds
FAQ
What materials can these carbide burs cut?
These burs are suitable for metals, acrylics, and a broad range of modern restorative materials commonly used in dental laboratory workflows.
Why choose a Dental Lab Carbide Bur over standard burs?
Finest-grain carbide construction ensures superior hardness, longer service life, and more precise cutting edges compared to standard alternatives, making them the preferred choice for professional laboratory use.
Are these instruments suitable for intensive daily use?
Yes. The combination of high concentricity and robust carbide construction ensures consistent performance and reduced wear even under heavy, repeated use in demanding laboratory environments.
Is this part of a larger dental lab bur range?
Further reading: Acrylic Trimming Burs by Busch: Acrylic Trimming and Provisional Restoration Tec