{"title":"US No. 169 Bur – Busch Tapered Fissure Carbide, Made in Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUS No. 169\u003c\/strong\u003e is the American number for a tapered fissure bur with a 0.9 mm head (ISO size 009): 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 \u0026amp; Co. manufactures it in Germany as \u003cstrong\u003eBusch No. 23 009\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every US No. 169 on this page is a genuine Busch instrument and ships from our US warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich US No. 169 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-cone-flat-cutter-dental-bur-busch-23-009-pack-of-6\"\u003e169\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e23 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;\"\u003ePlain-cut\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\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. 169\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e axial reduction with built-in taper for full-coverage crowns and bridge abutments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInlay and onlay preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e cavity walls that diverge toward the occlusal for a path of insertion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCavity preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e extending and shaping preparations where a flat floor and tapered walls are wanted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSectioning and laboratory work:\u003c\/strong\u003e the surgical-length versions section teeth and roots; the HP carbide and steel versions cut acrylic and plaster in the straight handpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 0.9 mm the No. 169 is a fine cone for conservative preparations and narrow boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe No. 169 is plain-cut; its crosscut twin in the same shape and size is the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/us-699-bur\"\u003eUS No. 699 (Busch 38 008)\u003c\/a\u003e. Crosscut blades cut faster and clear debris; plain-cut blades leave a smoother wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpeed and Technique\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep 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 versions and laboratory speed for HP. 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 169 bur?\u003c\/strong\u003e Busch No. 23 009 in carbide (HP).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is a No. 169 bur?\u003c\/strong\u003e The No. 169 has a 0.9 mm head diameter (ISO size 009) on a tapered fissure bur head, ISO shape 168 (cone, flat end).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between a No. 169 and a No. 699?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same shape and size; one is plain-cut and the other crosscut. The No. 169 is plain-cut — crosscut cuts faster and clears debris, plain-cut leaves a smoother surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Busch No. 169 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-168-bur\"\u003eUS No. 168\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/us-170-bur\"\u003eUS No. 170\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/us-171-bur\"\u003eUS No. 171\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carbide-cone-flat-cutter-dental-bur-busch-23-009-pack-of-6","title":"US No. 169 Busch Carbide Tapered Fissure (Cone) Bur | Busch No. 23 009 – HP | Pack of 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecarbide taper (cone) flat cutter dental bur\u003c\/strong\u003e from Busch \u0026amp; Co. GmbH (Item No. 23 009, US No. 169) is a precision-engineered rotary instrument designed for demanding applications in dental and technical laboratories. Supplied in a convenient pack of 6, this instrument meets ISO standard classification 500 104 168 006 009, ensuring consistent quality and dimensional accuracy across every unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ecarbide taper (cone) flat cutter dental bur\u003c\/strong\u003e features a taper (cone) flat geometry, making it well suited for controlled material removal, contouring, and finishing tasks. Manufactured in Germany, it reflects the high engineering standards that Busch \u0026amp; Co. GmbH is renowned for in the dental and technical instrument industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecarbide taper (cone) flat 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\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbide construction for extended tool life and consistent cutting performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper (Cone) flat cutter geometry for versatile contouring and material reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplies with ISO classification 500 104 168 006 009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured in Germany to stringent quality standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a pack of 6 for laboratory efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen selecting a \u003cstrong\u003ecarbide taper (cone) flat cutter dental bur\u003c\/strong\u003e for professional laboratory or clinical use, the Busch 23 009 offers a dependable combination of geometry, material quality, and standardized sizing. Whether used in crown and bridge workflows or model making, this instrument is a reliable choice for technicians who demand precision.\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 ISO classification for this bur?\u003c\/strong\u003e This carbide cutter carries ISO classification 500 104 168 006 009.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many burs are included per pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pack contains 6 individual burs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat applications is this bur suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is suited for model making, plastics technology, crown and bridge technology, and model casting technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is this instrument manufactured?\u003c\/strong\u003e This \u003cstrong\u003ecarbide taper (cone) flat cutter dental bur\u003c\/strong\u003e is made in Germany by Busch \u0026amp; Co. GmbH.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bur-comparison-chart#b-23-009-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;\"\u003eH23.104.009\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;\"\u003eH23.11.009\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;\"\u003eHM23-009-HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eEdenta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eC23.104.009\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":50367841599774,"sku":"020677","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/23-zt-base_727bd5e5-c9f8-40d7-af6c-574a0a2bced3.png?v=1766500410"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/collections\/23-zt-base_727bd5e5-c9f8-40d7-af6c-574a0a2bced3.png?v=1789481595","url":"https:\/\/deutschedt.com\/collections\/us-169-bur.oembed","provider":"Deutsche Dental Technologien","version":"1.0","type":"link"}