Busch Diamond Football (Egg) Bur | Busch No. 8368 023 – Fine Grit, Red Ring – FG | Pack of 2
The diamond football (egg) fine grit dental bur from Busch is a precision-engineered rotary instrument designed for demanding restorative and prosthetic procedures. Shaped in a classic football (egg) profile and featuring a fine grit abrasive surface (Red Ring designation), this instrument delivers controlled, smooth material removal with minimal trauma to surrounding tooth structure.
Product Specifications
- Shape: Football (Egg)
- Grit: Fine (Red Ring)
- ISO Classification: 806 314 257 514 023
- Pack: 2 instruments per pack
Applications
The diamond football (egg) fine grit dental bur is well-suited for the following clinical procedures:
| Crown Preparation — Reduction of tooth structure to create the margins and clearance required for a crown. | |
| Filling Treatment — Contouring, finishing and polishing of amalgam and composite restorations. |
Instrument Dimensions
| Head Ø | 2.3 mm (ISO size 023) |
|---|---|
| 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 Instrument
Manufactured in Germany to exacting standards, the diamond football (egg) fine grit dental bur reflects Busch's longstanding commitment to quality and clinical reliability. The fine grit formulation is particularly valuable during finishing stages, allowing clinicians to refine margins and surfaces with confidence.
Each pack contains 2 instruments, providing practical value for busy practices. The football (egg) geometry offers excellent accessibility in posterior regions and is a trusted choice for both filling treatment and crown preparation workflows.

FAQ
What does the Red Ring designation indicate? The Red Ring colour coding identifies this as a fine grit instrument, in accordance with international ISO colour-coding standards for dental rotary instruments.
How many burs are included? Each pack contains 2 instruments.
What is the ISO classification for this bur? The ISO classification is 806 314 257 514 023.
Compare With
| Manufacturer | Reference |
|---|---|
| Komet (Gebr. Brasseler) | 8368.314.023 |
| Brasseler USA | 8368.31.023 |
| Meisinger | 8368-023-FG |
| NTI (Kerr Rotary) | F368-023 |
| Alpen (Coltène) | 60031773 |
| Edenta | F368.314.023 |
| Horico | FG 257 C 023 |
Manufacturer literature: Busch catalogs and product brochures for this line are available in our Busch Burs Catalog Library.

