Football (Egg) Burs & Diamonds

Football (egg) instruments — olive-shaped heads — are the occlusal specialists: crown preparation occlusal reduction, lingual reduction of anteriors, and anatomical finishing of restorations. The collection spans carbide finishers and diamonds across the grit range.

The curved profile follows cuspal inclines naturally, letting you reduce anatomically rather than flat — preserving structure and clearance in the same stroke.

FAQ

What is a football bur used for? Occlusal reduction in crown preparation, lingual reduction of anterior teeth, and shaping occlusal anatomy in restorations.

Football vs. egg vs. olive — any difference? Different names for the same shape family; American catalogs say football, German catalogs say egg (Ei) or olive.

Where are these instruments made? Every instrument in this collection is manufactured by Busch & Co. in Engelskirchen, Germany — an ISO 13485-certified specialist in rotary precision instruments since 1905 — and ships fast from our US warehouse.

Reference resources: Bur Comparison Chart · Speed Chart · Color Coding & ISO Guide · Glossary