General instructions for use of “Strauss & Co.”
Dental Diamond Burs
- For the safety of user and patient, it is highly recommended that only qualified dentists should work with dental diamond burs.
- Attention should be paid to speed of work (RPM). In particular when working with a large head diameter and coarse or super coarse grit size. Using a bur with too high RPM level, could generate undesirable heat.
- Do not force a bur into the turbine. In case of difficult access, check both turbine and bur. Remember! Strauss & Co. dental diamond burs are guaranteed and shall be replaced if found incompatible. However, special attention should be paid to instructions of use and maintenance of the turbine.
- Strauss & Co.’s dental diamond burs are designed for several uses and are autoclavable.
- Sterilize the burs before use.
- Please note the FG mark on the package indicating the use in high speed turbine.

- Use the bur with sufficient water coolant.
- Apply a feather touch (up to 150 gram) while working with the bur.
- Don't keep the bur still on one spot - Keep constant movement to avoid burning of the bur.
Please notice that there are separate instructions for Magic Touch and for pre-sterilized burs, they are available upon request.
Multi use burs - Sterilization instruction
Instructions for cleaning and sterilizing diamond dental burs
Disinfect and sterilize the burs before every use.
Cleaning:
- Clean the burs by dipping them in disinfection solution (designed to use with dental burs) that contains a corrosion inhibitor for a minimum of 10 minutes.
- If needed - use brush to clean thoroughly.
- Rinse several times to remove all the disinfection solution.
Cleaning with Ultrasound:
- Burs may be ultrasonically cleaned by inserting them in bur holders.
- A cycle of 5 minutes is recommended, using a general purpose cleaner.
- Rinse several times.
Sterilizing diamond burs – autoclave:
- Place the burs in sterilization bags.
- Autoclave the burs for a minimum of 10 minutes at a temperature of 135ºC.
Following sterilizing or cleaning methods, dry the burs and store in a clean and moisture free environment.
Note:
- Use sterilizing and cleaning devices and materials according to the manufacturers recommended procedure.
- It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that sterilization is effective.
download pdf file