Choosing the right oral surgery bur is essential for efficient cutting, smooth bone contouring, and predictable healing outcomes. Vitality™ offers a complete line of carbide and diamond burs designed for precision, durability, and performance in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
This guide explains the different types, series, and handpiece compatibilities to help you select the correct bur for each clinical application.
1. Carbide and Diamond Burs for Oral Surgery Applications
Vitality™ surgical burs are engineered for clean, vibration-free cutting under proper irrigation. Common clinical uses include:
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Third molar extractions and dentoalveolar surgery using carbide tissue burs.
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Ridge reduction (alveoloplasty) procedures with football, bullet, or doughnut-shaped ridge reduction burs for efficient bone contouring.
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Bone removal or tooth sectioning with round diamond or carbide burs (#6 and #8) to achieve precise cutting and controlled access.
2. Vitality™ Fissure Carbide Burs (700 and 1700 Series)
Vitality™ oral surgery fissure burs are available in both the 700 series and 1700 series, giving surgeons options for different cutting needs:
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700 Series – 701, 702, and 703 flat-end fissure carbide burs ideal for tooth sectioning and bone troughing.
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1700 Series – 1701, 1702, and 1703 round-end fissure carbide burs that offer deeper access and smooth osteotomy preparation.
Each bur undergoes strict quality control to ensure sharpness, balance, and consistent performance throughout the procedure.
3. Burs for Ridge Reduction (Alveoloplasty)
Vitality™ offers three distinct shapes of carbide burs designed specifically for ridge reduction and alveoloplasty:
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Football shape – broad bone contouring and finishing.
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Bullet shape – targeted reduction with improved visibility.
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Doughnut shape – ideal for circular and interproximal adjustments.
See the full ridge reduction bur collection here.
3. Round #6 and #8 Diamond and Carbide Burs
The Round #6 and #8 Diamond and Carbide burs are ideal for fine surgical adjustments and controlled bone removal. They are frequently used for:
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Cutting teeth with minimal vibration and high precision
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Crown lengthening procedures to expose sound tooth structure
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Removing bone to uncover implant cover screws or refine osteotomy sites
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Trimming excess bone to improve flap adaptation and healing outcomes
These burs feature sharp cutting edges and balanced concentricity to minimize heat generation and tissue trauma. When used with sterile irrigation, they deliver predictable results in both hard and soft tissue management.
4. Burs for Ridge Reduction (Alveoloplasty)
Vitality™ offers three distinct shapes of carbide burs designed specifically for ridge reduction and alveoloplasty:
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Football shape – broad bone contouring and finishing.
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Bullet shape – targeted reduction with improved visibility.
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Doughnut shape – ideal for circular and interproximal adjustments.
See the full ridge reduction bur collection here.
Clinical Advisory
To ensure safety and performance when using Vitality™ carbide and diamond burs:
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Single Use Only – All Vitality™ oral surgery burs are sterile and intended for one-time use.
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Avoid Excessive Pressure – Let the cutting edge work; excessive force increases the risk of bur fracture.
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Always Use Irrigation – Internal or external irrigation with sterile water helps cool the surgical site and protect bone vitality.
Conclusion
Vitality™ oral surgery burs combine sharpness, balance, and precision to deliver consistent surgical results. From round carbide burs to ridge reduction burs and 1700-series fissure burs, Vitality provides the complete range surgeons need for efficient, reliable cutting.
Explore the full Vitality™ Surgical Bur Collection to find the best burs for your next procedure.
