You may already know the importance of burrs if you use rotary cutting instruments more often, especially those with bladed, sharp cutting heads. Many industries make use of burrs for cutting and finishing purposes. The dental industry is not an exception, though. In the manufacturing sectors, the use of burrs is indispensable for deburring both soft and hard materials, such as steel, wood, ceramic, plastic, etc. On the other hand, burrs are useful in the dental industry as well, for example, for giving the final shape or doing some minor detailing during dental restorations. So, the question is – are dental burrs and industrial burrs the same? Or do they have notable differences placing them apart? Let’s find out! What Are Dental Burrs? You may hear a unique whirling sound in almost all dental clinics that deal with dental treatments. That sound results from a rotary carbide burr. Among different dentistry equipment, dentists make use of tungsten carbide burrs more frequently. It is an essential tool to perform various everyday dental tasks such as bridge & crown preparation. The dental burrs are very useful for cutting and preparing hard tissues, such as tooth or bone. Dental specialists must have a