US No. 11 Bur – Busch Round Steel, Made in Germany
The US No. 11 is the American number for a round bur with a 3.1 mm head (ISO size 031): a spherical head that cuts on every surface, so it excavates, opens and shapes in any direction. Busch & Co. manufactures it in Germany as Busch No. 1 031. Every US No. 11 on this page is a genuine Busch instrument and ships from our US warehouse.
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US No. 11 Busch Steel Round Bur | Busch No. 1 031 – HP | Pack of 6
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Which US No. 11 Do You Need?
The No. 11 in this collection is the steel HP version, linked below by its Busch number.
HP (straight handpiece)1 items
| Busch No. | US No. | Material | Cut | Shank | Best for | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 031 | 11 | Steel | Plain-cut | HP | Economical laboratory cutting of acrylics and plaster | 6 |
HP (2.35 mm shank, straight handpiece). See the Busch Bur Size Chart for head and shank dimensions.
Speed and Technique
Steel burs are laboratory instruments for the straight handpiece: keep the speed moderate, let the blades do the work, and do not use them on enamel or metal. Maximum recommended speeds for every Busch shape are in our Dental Bur Speed Chart, and reprocessing steps in the Bur Sterilization Guide.
Made in Germany by Busch & Co.
Busch & Co. has manufactured rotary instruments in Engelskirchen, Germany since 1905. Every instrument on this page is a genuine Busch product, precision-ground on a concentric shank under ISO 13485-certified quality management and covered by our Busch warranty.
Clinical Use
- Laboratory work: the HP steel version hollows out, relieves and adjusts acrylic, plaster and wax in the straight handpiece.
- Plastics technology and model making: shaping and reducing acrylic and model materials where a rounded form is wanted.
At 3.1 mm the No. 11 is a large head for prosthetic and laboratory reduction.
Steel burs are made for laboratory materials; for enamel, dentin and restorative materials in the clinic, choose a tungsten carbide bur.
Care and Reconditioning
Busch steel burs are reusable: clean, disinfect and sterilize them between uses following the manufacturer instructions and replace them once they dull. Our Dental Bur Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide gives the steps for Busch rotary instruments.
Compare With
Related Busch collections: US No. 10 Bur, US No. 19 Bur, US No. 20 Bur, Round (Rosehead) Burs, Dental Lab Steel Burs, and HP Burs for the Straight Handpiece. For bur numbering and dimensions, see the Busch Bur Size Chart and the Dental Bur Glossary.
Related resources: US Bur Number Finder · Bur Comparison Chart · Speed Chart · Bur Glossary · Nearby sizes: US No. 9, US No. 10, US No. 19, US No. 20
FAQ
What is the Busch number for a US 11 bur?
Busch No. 1 031 in steel (HP).
What size is a No. 11 bur?
The No. 11 has a 3.1 mm head diameter (ISO size 031) on a round bur head, ISO shape 001 (ball).
Are Busch No. 11 burs reusable?
Yes. Carbide and steel burs are cleaned, disinfected and sterilized between patients and replaced when they dull; the Bur Sterilization Guide gives the validated steps.
