GENERIC
In stock (47 units)Regular price LE 39.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
Komet
Komet Low Speed Carbide Round Bur – Long Shank 1 pc
Low stock (10 units)Regular price LE 100.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
Frank Dental
Frank High Speed Carbide burs periodontology - 1 pc
In stock (38 units)Regular price LE 150.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
Frank Dental
Franke Carbide Surgical Needle bur
Very low stock (3 units)Regular price LE 150.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
Komet
Komet Tapered Cross Cut Surgical Bur Size 016
Low stock (18 units)Regular price LE 210.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
Komet
Komet Low Speed Surgical Carbide Looped Flame bur – 1 pc
In stock (26 units)Regular price LE 145.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
Komet
Komet Low Speed Surgical Cross Cut Stone bur - 1 pc
In stock (27 units)Regular price LE 145.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
How to Choose Surgical Burs for Your Practice
- Surgical-Length Shank — Surgical burs use an extra-long RA or FG shank to reach bone past a reflected flap — standard-length restorative burs do not provide adequate working length for osteotomy or impacted tooth sectioning.
- Cross-Cut vs Plain-Cut Fissure Design — Cross-cut fissure burs clear bone debris more efficiently and cut faster through cortical bone, reducing the frictional heat generated per pass compared with plain-cut fissure designs.
- Round vs Cylindrical Bur Shape — Round burs are used for initial bone access and guttering around an impacted tooth; cylindrical cross-cut burs are preferred for tooth sectioning and bulk bone removal.
- Irrigation and Heat Control — Continuous saline irrigation must accompany surgical bur use to keep bone temperature below the 47°C threshold associated with osteonecrosis; never use a surgical bur without active coolant.
- Speed Rating (High vs Low Speed) — High-speed surgical burs cut bone faster but generate more heat without adequate irrigation; low-speed carbide burs give the operator finer tactile control for delicate root-tip or sinus-adjacent work.
Surgical Bur Types at a Glance
| Type | Design | Speed | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fissure surgical bur | Cross-cut cylindrical | High | Tooth sectioning, bulk bone removal |
| Round carbide bur | Round, long shank | Low | Bone guttering, access |
| Cylindrical cross-cut | Cross-cut | High | Periodontal/osseous recontouring |
Availability & Delivery in Egypt
MedSTA supplies surgical burs from Komet and Frank Dental, priced in EGP with same-day dispatch from Cairo. Cairo and Giza delivery within 1–3 business days; all other Egyptian governorates within 3–5 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a surgical bur and a standard restorative bur?
What is the difference between a surgical bur and a standard restorative bur?
Surgical burs use an extra-long RA or FG shank to reach bone past a reflected soft-tissue flap, which standard-length restorative burs cannot do. They are also designed for cutting cortical and cancellous bone rather than enamel or dentin.
Why is irrigation essential when using surgical burs?
Why is irrigation essential when using surgical burs?
Continuous saline irrigation keeps bone temperature below the 47°C threshold associated with osteonecrosis. Cutting bone without active coolant generates frictional heat that can permanently damage surrounding bone and compromise healing or implant osseointegration.
When should a round bur be used instead of a cross-cut fissure bur during oral surgery?
When should a round bur be used instead of a cross-cut fissure bur during oral surgery?
A round bur is used for initial bone access and guttering around an impacted tooth before sectioning, while a cross-cut fissure bur is preferred for the subsequent tooth sectioning and bulk bone removal steps.
Are Komet surgical burs compatible with standard high-speed and low-speed handpieces?
Are Komet surgical burs compatible with standard high-speed and low-speed handpieces?
Yes — Komet surgical burs are available in both RA (low-speed) and FG (high-speed) shank formats, compatible with standard dental handpieces, so the correct shank should be matched to the handpiece and procedure being performed.
Does MedSTA supply Komet and Frank Dental surgical burs across Egypt?
Does MedSTA supply Komet and Frank Dental surgical burs across Egypt?
Yes — MedSTA supplies surgical burs from Komet and Frank Dental in EGP, with nationwide delivery across Egypt.