Epsilon Metal ceramic cutting burs made from a special grade of carbide, have a unique 8 blade design with aggressive flutes. They cut through metal and ceramic surfaces with ease.
The device is to be used on the instruction of and by registered dental practitioner.
Always use sterilized forceps and fresh gloves when handling dental burs.
Eye protection must be worn to protect against ejected particles.
Burs must be sterilized before first use and before every use thereof.
Surgical masks must be worn to avoid inhalation of aerosol or dust generated.
Ensure that the bur is securely gripped in the handpiece collet.
Do not use worn-out burs.
Maintain handpieces in good working order and correctly lubricated.
Do not exceed the maximum speeds tabulated in this leaflet.
Do not apply excessive pressure or shear on the bur.
Avoid removing the bur at too sharp an angle to avoid leverage and breakage.
Move the bur continuously when in use to avoid localized heating and/or damage to the bur.
Read carefully the labels on the packaging.
Do not touch the bur when in motion
Remove the bur only after it has come to a complete standstill
This bur should be used on hard dental tissue only
Guidance for maximum RPM
Instrument head diameter (1/10 mm)
Maximum permissible speed (RPM)
Recommended operational speed (RPM)
007 – 010
450,000
100,000 – 220,000
011 – 014
450,000
70,000 – 220,000
015 – 018
450,000
55,000 – 160,000
019 – 023
300,000
40,000 – 120,000
024- 027
160,000
35,000 – 110,000
028 – 031
140,000
30,000 – 95,000
032 – 040
120,000
25,000 – 75,000
041 – 054
95,000
15,000 – 60,000
055
60,000
12,000 – 40,000
Smith
Smith
Smith
Containment at The Point of Use
Keep the unclean burs immersed in the cleaning / disinfecting agent in accordance with its manufacturer instructions, but in any event do not exceed 12 hours.
Caution: Do not leave burs immersed in disinfectants.
Cleaning, Drying and Inspection Procedure Manual Cleaning
Rinse the burs under running cold water and, keeping them immersed, brush thoroughly away from the body using a neutral cleaning fluid
After cleaning, inspect the burs, preferably with the aid of magnification, to ensure that all contamination has been removed. Repeat the cleaning process if necessary followed by autoclaving or boiling as per instructions given by the autoclave or boiler manufacturer.
Dry the burs using dry heat not exceeding 140ºC.
Automated Cleaning
Any cleansing and disinfecting agents used must be compatible with the materials used in the dental burs.
The washer disinfector and the cleaning agent manufacturers’ instructions must be followed.
After cleaning, inspect the burs, preferably with the aid of magnification, to ensure that all contamination has been removed. Repeat the cleaning process if necessary.
In-Clinic Sterilisation
Follow the autoclave manufacturer’s instructions to sterilise the burs.
Autoclave the burs for a minimum of 6 min at temperature of 134ºC.
