US No. 168 Bur – Busch Tapered Fissure Carbide, Made in Germany
The US No. 168 is the American number for a tapered fissure bur with a 0.8 mm head (ISO size 008): a cone that narrows toward the tip, so the walls it cuts diverge toward the occlusal: the geometry crown and inlay preparations depend on. Busch & Co. manufactures it in Germany as Busch No. 23 008. Every US No. 168 on this page is a genuine Busch instrument and ships from our US warehouse.
Busch & Co. GmbH
US No. 168 Busch Carbide Tapered Fissure (Cone) Bur | Busch No. 23 008 – FG | Pack of 6
Regular price $36.99Unit price-
Busch & Co. GmbH
US No. 168 Busch Carbide Tapered Fissure (Cone) Bur | Busch No. 23 008 – HP | Pack of 6
Regular price $36.99Unit price
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Which US No. 168 Do You Need?
Choose by shank first; every active product in the collection is linked once below by its Busch number.
FG (high-speed handpiece)1 items
| Busch No. | US No. | Material | Cut | Shank | Best for | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 008 | 168 | Carbide | Plain-cut | FG | High-speed handpiece | 6 |
HP (straight handpiece)1 items
| Busch No. | US No. | Material | Cut | Shank | Best for | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 008 | 168 | Carbide | Plain-cut | HP | Straight handpiece: laboratory and denture work | 6 |
FG (friction grip, 1.6 mm shank, high-speed handpiece). HP (2.35 mm shank, straight handpiece). See the Busch Bur Size Chart for head and shank dimensions.
Speed and Technique
Keep the bur parallel to the intended path of insertion so the taper of the head becomes the taper of the wall; use water spray with the FG version and laboratory speed for HP. 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
- Crown preparation: axial reduction with built-in taper for full-coverage crowns and bridge abutments.
- Inlay and onlay preparation: cavity walls that diverge toward the occlusal for a path of insertion.
- Cavity preparation: extending and shaping preparations where a flat floor and tapered walls are wanted.
- Laboratory work: the HP carbide version cuts acrylic and plaster in the straight handpiece.
At 0.8 mm the No. 168 is a fine cone for conservative preparations and narrow boxes.
The No. 168 is plain-cut; its crosscut twin in the same shape and size is the US No. 698 (Busch 33 008). Crosscut blades cut faster and clear debris; plain-cut blades leave a smoother wall.
Care and Reconditioning
Busch carbide burs are reusable: clean, disinfect and sterilize them between patients 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. 169 Bur, US No. 170 Bur, US No. 698 Bur, Tapered Fissure (Cone) Burs, and Burs for Cavity Preparation. For bur numbering and dimensions, see the Busch Bur Size Chart and the Crown Preparation and Margin Bur Guide.
Related resources: US Bur Number Finder · Bur Comparison Chart · Speed Chart · Bur Glossary · Nearby sizes: US No. 169, US No. 170
FAQ
What is the Busch number for a US 168 bur?
Busch No. 23 008 in carbide (FG/HP).
What size is a No. 168 bur?
The No. 168 has a 0.8 mm head diameter (ISO size 008) on a tapered fissure bur head, ISO shape 168 (cone, flat end).
What is the difference between a No. 168 and a No. 698?
Same shape and size; one is plain-cut and the other crosscut. The No. 168 is plain-cut — crosscut cuts faster and clears debris, plain-cut leaves a smoother surface.
Are Busch No. 168 burs reusable?
Yes. Carbide burs are cleaned, disinfected and sterilized between patients and replaced when they dull; the Bur Sterilization Guide gives the validated steps.
