US No. 1171 Busch Carbide Tapered Fissure (Cone) Round Bur | Busch No. 23R 012 – FG | Pack of 6
The carbide taper (cone) round fissure dental bur from Busch & Co. GmbH is a precision-engineered rotary instrument designed for demanding restorative and operative dentistry applications. Manufactured in Germany, this bur delivers consistent, reliable performance across a broad range of clinical procedures.
Product Overview
Classified under ISO standard 500 314 194 006 012, this carbide taper (cone) round fissure dental bur features a taper (cone) round cutting geometry optimized for excavating and fissure preparation. The carbide construction ensures exceptional hardness and edge retention, allowing clinicians to work with precision and control throughout the procedure.
Key Specifications
- Type: Carbide, Taper (Cone) Round, Excavating and Fissure Bur
- US No.: 1171
- Size: 012
- ISO Classification: 500 314 194 006 012
- Shank: FG (Friction Grip)
- Pack Quantity: 6 burs per pack
Instrument Dimensions
| Head Ø | 1.2 mm (ISO size 012) |
|---|---|
| Shank | FG (Friction Grip) — 1.60 mm Ø, 19 mm overall length (ISO 314) |
Per ISO 6360, the size number is the maximum head diameter in tenths of a millimeter. See our Busch Bur Size Chart for the full size conversion table, shank codes, and color ring guide.
Applications
The carbide taper (cone) round fissure dental bur is particularly well-suited for cavity and fissure preparation, where clean, accurate cutting geometry is essential. Its taper (cone) round form allows clinicians to access and prepare fissure regions effectively while minimizing unnecessary removal of healthy tooth structure.
The carbide taper (cone) round fissure dental bur is well-suited for the following clinical procedures:
| Cavity/Fissure Preparation — Opening, extending and shaping cavities and fissures with controlled removal of enamel and dentin. |
Made in Germany
Busch & Co. GmbH has a long-standing reputation for manufacturing high-quality dental rotary instruments. Each carbide taper (cone) round fissure dental bur in this range reflects the stringent quality standards associated with German engineering, ensuring durability and consistent clinical outcomes pack after pack.

FAQ
What handpieces are compatible with this instrument? It has an FG (friction grip) shank, which fits standard high-speed turbine handpieces.
How many are included per pack? Each pack contains 6 burs.
Where is this instrument made? It is manufactured by Busch & Co. in Engelskirchen, Germany, an ISO 13485-certified specialist in rotary precision instruments since 1905.
Compare With
| Manufacturer | Reference |
|---|---|
| Komet (Gebr. Brasseler) | H23R.314.012 |
| Brasseler USA | H23R.31.012 |
| Meisinger | HM23R-012-FG |
| SS White | 310204 |
| NTI (Kerr Rotary) | FG1171-KC0 |
| Alpen (Coltène) | R101171 |
| Karl Schumacher | BCO1171F |
Manufacturer literature: Busch catalogs and product brochures for this line are available in our Busch Burs Catalog Library.

