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  Why Refining a Crown Preparation with a Fine Diamond Bur Matters: What Happens to Tooth Structure After Using a Coarse Diamond Bur? Introduction When preparing a tooth for a crown, most dentists focus on achieving the correct reduction, margin design and path of insertion. However, one critical step is often overlooked: refining the preparation […]

Best Dental Burs for Crown Preparation: Understanding Chamfers, Shoulders and Modern Ceramic Restorations Choosing the correct crown preparation bur is one of the most important decisions in restorative dentistry. The shape of the bur determines the shape of the preparation. The shape of the preparation determines how well the restoration performs. Crown Preparation Philosophy Many […]

Diamond Burs vs Tungsten Carbide Burs: Which Dental Bur Should You Use? One of the biggest sources of confusion for newly qualified dentists is deciding whether to use a diamond bur or a tungsten carbide bur. Although both are designed to remove tooth structure and restorative materials, they cut in completely different ways. How Diamond […]

Dental Bur Colour Guide: What Do Black, Green, Blue, Red and Yellow Rings Mean? One of the most common questions asked by newly qualified dentists is: “What do the different coloured bands on dental burs mean?” Whether you are carrying out a crown preparation, veneer preparation, composite finishing procedure or ceramic adjustment, understanding diamond bur […]

A Helpful Guide to Dental Burs for Newly Qualified Dentists: Understanding Bur Shapes, Uses and Clinical Applications Introduction One of the most overlooked skills in dentistry is understanding dental burs. Every day, dentists use dental burs to prepare cavities, remove caries, shape composite restorations, prepare crowns, adjust ceramics and remove existing restorations. Yet many newly […]

Understanding Minimum Crown Preparation Depth for Modern Dental Crowns Why Correct Depth Reduction Is Essential for Long-Term Crown Success One of the most important factors in restorative dentistry is ensuring adequate tooth reduction during crown preparation. Whether preparing a tooth for a porcelain fused to metal (PFM) crown, zirconia crown, lithium disilicate restoration or full […]

Top Tip for Better Crown Preparations: Why Increasing the Bur Diameter During Refinement Helps Prevent J-Margins and Gullies Achieving a precise and biologically respectful crown preparation is one of the most important foundations of long-term restorative success. Even with modern digital dentistry, CAD/CAM workflows and advanced ceramic materials, the quality of the margin preparation still […]

When dentists search for a straight fissure diamond bur, cavity preparation bur or composite preparation bur, one of the most common questions is: Should you use a square edge straight fissure bur or a round edge straight fissure bur? Understanding the difference between the Frank Dental D.835 Straight Fissure Square Edge Diamond Bur and the […]

The Evolution of IPR in Modern Dentistry Interproximal reduction (IPR) has become an essential procedure in modern orthodontics, clear aligner therapy and minimally invasive dentistry. However, many clinicians still rely on manual abrasive strips or traditional disc systems that can be time-consuming, difficult to control and uncomfortable for patients. The IPR System has been designed […]

Why Dr Jaz Gulati Uses the Frank Dental Perio Bur for Composite Restorations In modern aesthetic dentistry, achieving natural-looking composite restorations is about far more than simply placing composite. The finishing and texturing stage is what separates an average restoration from a truly invisible restoration. This is why Dr Jaz Gulati has highlighted the importance […]