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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.

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FG - General | FG - General Instructions for Use | FG - DIA Referendce Guide