Which US No. 41 Do You Need?
Both are HP burs; choose by material. Every active product in the collection is linked once below by its Busch number.
HP (straight handpiece)2 items
| Busch No. |
US No. |
Material |
Cut |
Shank |
Best for |
Pack |
| 2 023 |
41 |
Carbide |
Plain-cut |
HP |
Straight handpiece: laboratory and denture work |
6 |
| 2 023 |
41 |
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
Because the widest cutting edge is at the tip, work with the side of the head in short strokes rather than plunging; run the HP shank at laboratory speed in the straight handpiece. 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
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Laboratory work: the HP and steel versions cut retention channels and relief in acrylic and plaster.
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Undercuts and retention: the inverted cone cuts undercuts, retention grooves and flat seats in acrylic and model materials.
At 2.3 mm the No. 41 is a large head for prosthetic and laboratory reduction.
Care and Reconditioning
Busch carbide and steel 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. 39 Bur, US No. 40 Bur, Inverted Cone Burs, Dental Lab Carbide Burs, and Dental Lab Steel Burs. 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. 39, US No. 40
FAQ
What is the Busch number for a US 41 bur?
Busch No. 2 023 in carbide (HP); Busch No. 2 023 in steel (HP).
What size is a No. 41 bur?
The No. 41 has a 2.3 mm head diameter (ISO size 023) on an inverted cone bur head, ISO shape 010 (inverted cone).
Carbide or steel?
Tungsten carbide for longer edge life and harder laboratory materials; the steel No. 41 is the economical choice for acrylics, plaster and other soft materials in the laboratory.
Are Busch No. 41 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.