US No. 560 Busch Carbide Straight Fissure (Cylinder) Bur | Busch No. 31 016 – Crosscut – FG | Pack of 6
The carbide cylinder fissure dental bur from Busch & Co. GmbH is a precision-engineered instrument designed for demanding restorative and operative dentistry procedures. Manufactured in Germany to exacting standards, this flat-end cylinder bur delivers consistent, reliable performance in clinical settings.
Product Specifications
- Type: Carbide, Cylinder Flat, Excavating and Fissure Bur
- US Number: 560
- Item Reference: 31 016
- Shank: FG (Friction Grip)
- ISO Classification: 500 314 107 007 016
- Pack Quantity: 6 burs per pack
Applications
This carbide cylinder fissure dental bur is engineered for efficient cavity and fissure preparation. Its cylindrical flat-end geometry provides clean lateral cutting action, making it well-suited for establishing cavosurface margins and accessing fissures with precision and control.
The carbide cylinder 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. |
Instrument Dimensions
| Head Ø | 1.6 mm (ISO size 016) |
|---|---|
| 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.
Why Choose This Bur
As a true carbide cylinder fissure dental bur, this instrument offers superior hardness and cutting efficiency compared to standard steel burs. The FG shank ensures compatibility with high-speed handpieces used in modern dental practices. Sourced from Busch & Co. GmbH, a trusted German manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for quality dental rotary instruments, each bur in this pack maintains dimensional accuracy and edge integrity throughout its service life.

FAQ
What shank type does this bur use? This bur features an FG (Friction Grip) shank, compatible with standard high-speed dental handpieces.
How many burs are included? Each pack contains 6 individual carbide cylinder fissure dental burs.
What is the ISO classification? The ISO classification for this bur is 500 314 107 007 016.
Compare With
| Manufacturer | Reference |
|---|---|
| Komet (Gebr. Brasseler) | H31.314.016 |
| Brasseler USA | H31.31.016 |
| Meisinger | HM31-016-FG |
| SS White | 310153 |
| Alpen (Coltène) | R100560 |
Manufacturer literature: Busch catalogs and product brochures for this line are available in our Busch Burs Catalog Library.

