{"title":"US No. 9406 Bur – Busch Ultra Fine Finishing Football (Egg) Carbide, Made in Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUS No. 9406\u003c\/strong\u003e is the American number for an ultra-fine egg (football) finishing bur with a 1.8 mm head (ISO size 018): the 30-blade version of the No. 7406, leaving a pre-polish surface on composite and ceramic. Busch \u0026amp; Co. manufactures it in Germany as \u003cstrong\u003eBusch No. 44E-UF 018\u003c\/strong\u003e, white ring. Every US No. 9406 on this page is a genuine Busch instrument and ships from our US warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich US No. 9406 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\/ultra-fine-carbide-finishing-bur-44e-uf-018-fg-pack-of-2\"\u003e9406\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e44E-UF 018\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;\"\u003eUltra-fine, 30 blades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePre-polish on composite and ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;\"\u003eFG (friction grip, 1.6 mm shank, high-speed). 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. 9406\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-polish:\u003c\/strong\u003e the final carbide pass on occlusal composite before rubber polishers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e smoothing small occlusal adjustments on glazed ceramic without a diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLingual surfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e a glass-like finish on anterior lingual concavities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSequence: contour with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/us-7406-bur\"\u003eNo. 7406\u003c\/a\u003e, smooth with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/us-8406-bur\"\u003eNo. 8406\u003c\/a\u003e, then finish with the No. 9406.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpeed and Technique\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltra-fine finishers work at light pressure and moderate speed with water spray; let the 30 blades produce the surface. 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 9406 bur?\u003c\/strong\u003e Busch No. 44E-UF 018 in carbide, white ring, FG shank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is a No. 9406 bur?\u003c\/strong\u003e The No. 9406 has a 1.8 mm head diameter (ISO size 018) on an egg-shaped finishing head, ISO shape 277, with 30 blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a 30-blade bur replace polishing?\u003c\/strong\u003e It shortens it. Most composites still benefit from a fine rubber polisher after the 9406, but the sequence takes fewer steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Busch No. 9406 burs reusable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Carbide 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 · Related: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/us-7406-bur\"\u003eUS No. 7406\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/us-8406-bur\"\u003eUS No. 8406\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ultra-fine-carbide-finishing-bur-44e-uf-018-fg-pack-of-2","title":"US No. 9406 Busch Carbide Finishing Football (Egg) Bur | Busch No. 44E-UF 018 – Ultra Fine Grit – FG | Pack of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eultra-fine carbide finishing bur\u003c\/strong\u003e from Busch \u0026amp; Co. (US No. 9406) is a precision dental instrument engineered for exceptional surface refinement and controlled material removal. Designed for use in high-speed handpieces, this egg-shaped bur features a white ring designation, identifying it as an ultra-fine grit carbide instrument suited for the most delicate finishing stages of restorative procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUS No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9406\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbide, Football (Egg) Shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-Fine Finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISO Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 314 277 032 018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank:\u003c\/strong\u003e FG (Friction Grip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 burs per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eClinical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eultra-fine carbide finishing bur\u003c\/strong\u003e is optimized for a range of demanding clinical procedures where surface quality and precision are paramount:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Achieve smooth, accurate margins for optimal crown seating and aesthetics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilling Treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e — Refine composite and amalgam restorations to a high-quality finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCavity\/Fissure Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Precisely shape cavity walls and fissures with minimal trauma to surrounding tissue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Bur?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufactured in Germany by Busch \u0026amp; Co. GmbH, this \u003cstrong\u003eultra-fine carbide finishing bur\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects decades of engineering expertise in rotary dental instrumentation. The carbide construction ensures consistent cutting performance and longevity across multiple clinical uses. The egg-shaped head geometry allows for excellent access and control in a variety of intraoral environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor clinicians who demand the finest finishing results, the \u003cstrong\u003eultra-fine carbide finishing bur\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the precision and reliability expected from a German-made dental instrument. Available in a convenient pack of 2.\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 US number for this bur?\u003c\/strong\u003e Busch 44E-UF 018 is US No. 9406, the ultra-fine 30-blade 1.8 mm egg finishing carbide. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/us-9406-bur\"\u003eUS No. 9406\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat handpieces are compatible with this instrument?\u003c\/strong\u003e It has an FG (friction grip) shank, which fits standard high-speed turbine handpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many are included per pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pack contains 2 burs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is this instrument made?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is manufactured by Busch \u0026amp; Co. in Engelskirchen, Germany, an ISO 13485-certified specialist in rotary precision instruments since 1905.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Busch \u0026 Co. 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