D.868B.018.FG Veneer Preparation 0.3mm depth marker
Pack size: 5
Price per item: £6.95(ex. VAT) £8.34(inc. VAT)
Additional information
| Head Length | N/A |
|---|---|
| Total length | N/A |
| Shaft type | N/A |
| Shaft | N/A |
| Max Revolutions | N/A |
| Procedure | Veneer Preparation/Depth Marker |
| Material | Diamond |
| Shape | Depth Marker & Veneer Preparation |
| Colour Ring | Blue |
| Grit | Medium |
| Material | Diamond |
| Diameter | 018 |
| Shank | FG – Friction Grip (High-Speed) |
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Frank Dental D.868B.018.FG Veneer Depth Marking Bur – 0.3mm Depth Cutting Bur for Minimal Prep Veneers and Cosmetic Dentistry
The Frank Dental D.868B.018.FG Veneer Depth Marking Bur is a precision-engineered diamond veneer preparation bur designed to create accurate 0.3mm facial depth grooves during porcelain veneer preparation and minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry procedures.
Manufactured in Germany using premium natural diamond technology, the Frank Dental D.868B.018.FG provides dentists with highly controlled enamel reduction, excellent tactile sensitivity and predictable veneer preparation accuracy.
This specialised veneer depth cutting bur is specifically developed for conservative veneer dentistry where enamel preservation is essential for achieving optimal adhesive bonding and long-term restorative success.
The Frank Dental D.868B.018.FG is ideal for:
- Porcelain veneer preparation
- Minimal prep veneers
- No-prep veneer refinement
- Cosmetic dentistry procedures
- Smile makeover cases
- Lithium disilicate veneer preparation
- E.max veneer preparation
- Feldspathic veneer preparation
- Anterior veneer depth reduction
What Is the Frank Dental D.868B.018.FG Veneer Depth Marking Bur?
The Frank Dental D.868B.018.FG is a specialised diamond veneer depth cutting bur developed to create controlled 0.3mm facial depth grooves during aesthetic veneer procedures.
The bur acts as a preparation guide, allowing clinicians to standardise enamel reduction across the facial surface of the tooth before connecting the grooves to complete the veneer preparation.
The D.868B.018.FG features:
- Accurate 0.3mm depth-cutting capability
- Premium natural diamond coating
- Precision German engineering
- Excellent concentricity
- Smooth cutting efficiency
- Conservative enamel reduction design
- Rounded profile for controlled preparation
The bur is designed to help dentists achieve highly conservative veneer preparations while maintaining ideal ceramic space and aesthetic predictability.
Educational Information – Why 0.3mm Veneer Reduction Is Important
Modern cosmetic dentistry increasingly focuses on minimally invasive veneer preparation techniques.
A 0.3mm facial reduction is commonly used when performing:
- Minimal prep veneers
- Additive veneer dentistry
- Feldspathic porcelain veneers
- Conservative lithium disilicate veneers
- Smile enhancement procedures
- Cosmetic contour modifications
The goal of minimal prep veneer dentistry is to preserve as much healthy enamel as possible while still creating sufficient restorative space for ceramic materials.
Bonding porcelain veneers primarily to enamel provides:
- Stronger adhesive bonding
- Improved marginal integrity
- Greater veneer longevity
- Reduced post-operative sensitivity
- Better long-term aesthetics
The Frank Dental D.868B.018.FG helps clinicians achieve this by creating precise 0.3mm depth grooves for highly conservative tooth preparation.
Why Controlled Depth Cuts Matter in Veneer Dentistry
One of the biggest challenges in porcelain veneer preparation is maintaining consistent reduction across the facial surface of the tooth.
Without depth-cutting burs, there is a greater risk of:
- Uneven preparation depth
- Over reduction
- Excessive dentine exposure
- Bulky restorations
- Thin ceramic weak points
- Poor emergence profiles
- Compromised aesthetics
The Frank Dental D.868B.018.FG veneer depth marking bur helps eliminate these risks by providing visible and predictable depth guides during preparation.
This allows dentists to create:
- Uniform enamel reduction
- Predictable ceramic thickness
- Smooth preparation geometry
- Conservative veneer preparations
- Improved restorative outcomes
How Dentists Use the Frank Dental D.868B.018.FG
Step 1 – Smile Design and Treatment Planning
Before preparation begins, the clinician evaluates:
- Smile aesthetics
- Tooth alignment
- Existing enamel thickness
- Occlusion
- Desired final contour
- Restorative material selection
Many clinicians use wax-ups, digital smile design or mock-ups to guide conservative preparation techniques.
Step 2 – Creating 0.3mm Facial Depth Grooves
The Frank Dental D.868B.018.FG is used to place controlled 0.3mm depth grooves across the facial surface of the tooth.
The bur creates highly accurate depth cuts that act as visual preparation guides.
Depth grooves are typically placed in:
- Cervical thirds
- Mid-facial areas
- Incisal thirds
These grooves ensure the clinician maintains uniform enamel reduction throughout the procedure.
Step 3 – Connecting the Depth Grooves
Once the depth cuts are completed, the dentist connects the grooves using a veneer preparation bur or fine chamfer bur.
This creates:
- Smooth veneer preparation geometry
- Controlled ceramic space
- Predictable restoration thickness
- Conservative enamel reduction
Using depth cuts significantly improves preparation precision and restorative consistency.
Step 4 – Final Veneer Preparation Refinement
After the facial reduction has been completed, the dentist refines:
- Margins
- Proximal areas
- Incisal transitions
- Surface smoothness
- Preparation contours
Maintaining enamel throughout the preparation improves long-term adhesive performance and veneer durability.
Advantages of the Frank Dental D.868B.018.FG Veneer Preparation Bur
Precise 0.3mm Depth Reduction
The bur is specifically engineered to create accurate 0.3mm facial depth grooves for minimally invasive veneer preparation.
This helps clinicians:
- Preserve enamel
- Avoid over preparation
- Improve ceramic thickness control
- Achieve conservative preparations
- Enhance bonding predictability
Ideal for Minimal Prep Veneers
The Frank Dental D.868B.018.FG is particularly suitable for modern minimal prep veneer techniques.
Conservative preparation protocols help preserve:
- Healthy enamel
- Tooth strength
- Biological integrity
- Long-term restorative success
- Natural tooth anatomy
Improved Preparation Accuracy
Using a dedicated veneer depth cutter allows clinicians to standardise facial reduction across the entire tooth surface.
This improves:
- Preparation consistency
- Veneer contour accuracy
- Aesthetic predictability
- Restoration thickness uniformity
- Final smile design outcomes
Excellent Diamond Cutting Efficiency
The premium natural diamond coating delivers:
- Smooth enamel cutting
- Reduced vibration
- Excellent tactile sensitivity
- Controlled cutting efficiency
- Precise groove placement
This improves both clinician control and patient comfort during cosmetic procedures.
Clinical Applications of the D.868B.018.FG Veneer Bur
The Frank Dental D.868B.018.FG is commonly used for:
Porcelain Veneer Preparation
Controlled facial depth reduction for ceramic veneers.
Minimal Prep Veneers
Conservative enamel reduction during cosmetic dentistry procedures.
E.max Veneers
Ideal for lithium disilicate veneer preparations requiring minimal reduction.
Feldspathic Veneers
Suitable for ultra-thin highly aesthetic porcelain restorations.
Smile Makeovers
Predictable anterior cosmetic rehabilitation.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Accurate enamel reduction during aesthetic restorative procedures.
Why Dentists Choose Frank Dental Veneer Preparation Burs
Frank Dental is recognised worldwide for producing precision-engineered German dental burs with exceptional clinical quality and reliability.
Frank Dental burs are trusted because they provide:
- Premium natural diamond technology
- Excellent concentricity
- Reduced vibration
- Long-lasting sharpness
- Precision engineering
- Superior tactile control
- Smooth cutting performance
The Frank Dental D.868B.018.FG continues this reputation by providing highly accurate and predictable veneer preparation performance.
Why Choose the Frank Dental D.868B.018.FG Veneer Depth Marking Bur?
The Frank Dental D.868B.018.FG combines:
- Precision German engineering
- Accurate 0.3mm depth reduction
- Premium natural diamond technology
- Conservative enamel preservation
- Smooth cutting efficiency
- Predictable veneer preparation performance
Its specialised depth-cutting design allows dentists to perform highly accurate and minimally invasive veneer preparations while maintaining ideal ceramic thickness and exceptional aesthetic control.
For clinicians performing porcelain veneers, minimal prep veneers, smile makeovers and cosmetic dentistry procedures, the Frank Dental D.868B.018.FG Veneer Depth Marking Bur provides a highly effective and clinically reliable solution for conservative enamel reduction and predictable aesthetic outcomes.
