{"title":"US No. 1556 Bur – Busch Straight Fissure Carbide, Made in Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUS No. 1556\u003c\/strong\u003e is the American number for a straight fissure bur with a 0.9 mm head (ISO size 009): a parallel-sided cylinder with a rounded end, so it cuts straight walls with rounded internal line angles. Busch \u0026amp; Co. manufactures it in Germany as \u003cstrong\u003eBusch No. 31R 009\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every US No. 1556 on this page is a genuine Busch instrument and ships from our US warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich US No. 1556 Do You Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eUS No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eBusch No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eCut\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eShank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/carbide-cylinder-round-cutter-dental-bur-31r-009-hp-cc-pack-of-6\"\u003e1556\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e31R 009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarbide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCrosscut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eStraight handpiece: laboratory and denture work, rounded end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;\"\u003eHP (2.35 mm shank, straight handpiece). See the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/busch-bur-size-chart\"\u003eBusch Bur Size Chart\u003c\/a\u003e for head and shank dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eClinical Uses of the US No. 1556\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCavity preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e opening through enamel and establishing the straight walls and flat floor of Class I and Class II preparations, including proximal boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration removal:\u003c\/strong\u003e cutting out old amalgam and composite; crosscut versions clear the debris instead of packing with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSectioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e dividing crowns and multi-rooted teeth, where the surgical-length versions add reach and visibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaboratory and denture work:\u003c\/strong\u003e the HP carbide and steel versions trim acrylic, adjust denture bases and reduce plaster models in the straight handpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 0.9 mm the No. 1556 is a fine head for narrow fissures and conservative preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpeed and Technique\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRun the FG versions in the high-speed handpiece with continuous water spray and light, intermittent pressure; let the blades do the work. HP versions run at laboratory speed in the straight handpiece. Maximum recommended speeds for every Busch shape are in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dental-bur-speed-chart\"\u003eDental Bur Speed Chart\u003c\/a\u003e, and reprocessing steps in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dental-bur-sterilization-guide\"\u003eBur Sterilization Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade in Germany by Busch \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBusch \u0026amp; 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-certified quality management and guaranteed to arrive free of manufacturing defects under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty\"\u003eBusch arrival guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/MadeInGermanySmall.png?v=1775134964\" alt=\"Dental Instruments, Tools, Burs, Diamonds and Polishers Made In Germany\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Busch number for a US 1556 bur?\u003c\/strong\u003e Busch No. 31R 009 in carbide (HP).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is a No. 1556 bur?\u003c\/strong\u003e The No. 1556 has a 0.9 mm head diameter (ISO size 009) on a straight fissure bur head, ISO shape 137 (cylinder, round end).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Busch No. 1556 burs reusable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Carbide and steel burs are cleaned, disinfected and sterilized between patients and replaced when they dull; the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dental-bur-sterilization-guide\"\u003eBur Sterilization Guide\u003c\/a\u003e gives the validated steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated resources:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/us-bur-numbers\"\u003eUS Bur Number Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bur-comparison-chart\"\u003eBur Comparison Chart\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dental-bur-speed-chart\"\u003eSpeed Chart\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dental-bur-glossary\"\u003eBur Glossary\u003c\/a\u003e · Nearby sizes: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/us-1557-bur\"\u003eUS No. 1557\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/us-1558-bur\"\u003eUS No. 1558\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carbide-cylinder-round-cutter-dental-bur-31r-009-hp-cc-pack-of-6","title":"US No. 1556 Busch Carbide Straight Fissure (Cylinder) Round Bur | Busch No. 31R 009 – Crosscut – HP | Pack of 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecarbide cylinder round cutter dental bur\u003c\/strong\u003e from Busch \u0026amp; Co. GmbH is a precision-engineered rotary cutting instrument designed for demanding professional applications. Manufactured in Germany, this high-performance bur delivers consistent, controlled material removal across a range of technical disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bur is referenced as \u003cstrong\u003e31R 009 (US No. 1556)\u003c\/strong\u003e and is classified under ISO standard \u003cstrong\u003e500 104 137 007 009\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a Cylinder Round carbide cutter supplied in a convenient \u003cstrong\u003epack of 6\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring continuous availability in high-throughput workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbide construction for long-lasting cutting performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCylinder round geometry for precise, flat-bottomed preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHP (Handpiece) shank for compatibility with standard straight handpieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Germany to exacting quality standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a pack of 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecarbide cylinder round cutter dental bur\u003c\/strong\u003e is well-suited for the following dental laboratory applications:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable role=\"presentation\" style=\"border:0;border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;margin:0 0 1em 0;background:transparent;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:6px 14px 6px 4px;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;width:52px;background:transparent;line-height:0;font-size:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/Crown_Bridge_Tech.png?v=1767131647\" alt=\"Crown and Bridge Technology\" width=\"34\" height=\"34\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;width:34px;height:34px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:6px 0;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle;background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown and Bridge Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shaping, trimming and finishing of crown and bridge frameworks in the laboratory.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:6px 14px 6px 4px;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;width:52px;background:transparent;line-height:0;font-size:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/Plastics_Tech.png?v=1767131648\" alt=\"Plastics Technology\" width=\"34\" height=\"34\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;width:34px;height:34px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:6px 0;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle;background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastics Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shaping, trimming and finishing of acrylic dentures and appliances.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:6px 14px 6px 4px;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;width:52px;background:transparent;line-height:0;font-size:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/Model_Making.png?v=1767131647\" alt=\"Model Making\" width=\"34\" height=\"34\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;width:34px;height:34px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:6px 0;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle;background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Making\u003c\/strong\u003e — Trimming and detailing of plaster and stone models.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:6px 14px 6px 4px;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;width:52px;background:transparent;line-height:0;font-size:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/Model_Cast_Tech.png?v=1767131648\" alt=\"Model Casting Technique\" width=\"34\" height=\"34\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;width:34px;height:34px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:6px 0;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle;background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Casting Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e — Finishing and adjustment of cast metal frameworks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Carbide Bur?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen precision and reliability matter, the \u003cstrong\u003ecarbide cylinder round cutter dental bur\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a consistent cutting edge that professionals can depend on. German engineering ensures each bur meets tight tolerances, making this an ideal choice for crown and bridge work, model casting, and plastics applications alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/MadeInGermanySmall.png?v=1775134964\" alt=\"Dental Instruments, Tools, Burs, Diamonds and Polishers Made In Germany\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat shank type does this bur use?\u003c\/strong\u003e This bur features an HP (Handpiece) shank, designed for use with standard straight dental handpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many burs are included?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each order contains a pack of 6 burs, providing excellent value for busy practices and laboratories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the ISO classification?\u003c\/strong\u003e The ISO classification for this bur is 500 104 137 007 009.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this bur suitable for crown and bridge work?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the \u003cstrong\u003ecarbide cylinder round cutter dental bur\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically listed for Crown and Bridge Technology applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bur-comparison-chart#b-31r-009-hp\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eCompare With\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eKomet (Gebr. Brasseler)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eH31R.104.009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eBrasseler USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eH31R.11.009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eMeisinger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eHM31R-009-HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eSS White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003e310080\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer literature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Busch catalogs and product brochures for this line are available in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/busch-burs-catalogs\"\u003eBusch Burs Catalog Library\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Busch \u0026 Co. GmbH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50367839961374,"sku":"021001","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/31r-zt-base_204db5e7-dc43-41f6-81e5-a48bedee4be1.png?v=1766500983"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/collections\/31r-zt-base_204db5e7-dc43-41f6-81e5-a48bedee4be1.png?v=1789481706","url":"https:\/\/deutschedt.com\/collections\/us-1556-bur.oembed","provider":"Deutsche Dental Technologien","version":"1.0","type":"link"}