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KEYSTONE Prehma FG-Short-Shank tungsten Carbide Burs are intra-oral high-speed Burs with a shortened shank length for working in posterior tooth preparations where access is limited. The shorter shank reduces handpiece-to-tooth distance, giving the operator better visibility and control in the posterior segment. Same FG (Friction-Grip, 1.6 mm) mount as standard-length FG Burs — fits every high-speed handpiece.
| Brand | KEYSTONE Industries |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEYSTONE Industries |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Variant / Sub-line | 5 |
| Application | Intra-oral high-speed dentistry — cavity preparation, crown reduction, caries excavation |
| Length | Short |
| Size | S |
| Shipping weight (g) | 10 |
| Manufacturer item # | 05-05248 |
| USDD item # | 446091 |
| Features | FG - Short Shank S |
| Feature 2 | Round |
KEYSTONE Prehma FG-shank tungsten Carbide Burs are intra-oral medical devices regulated as Class I (US FDA) and CE-marked Class IIa (EU MDR) where applicable. Intended for use by licensed dental professionals on dental hard tissues during operative procedures. Manufactured by KEYSTONE Industries.
Mounting. Insert the FG bur fully into the high-speed handpiece chuck until it seats. Verify the bur is locked by lightly pulling on the head before bringing to working speed.
Operating. Use water-coolant spray at all times during intra-oral cutting to prevent thermal damage to the pulp and surrounding tissues. Light pressure is sufficient — Carbide cuts on its own and heavy hand-loading risks fracturing the bur or generating excessive heat.
What Carbide is NOT for: finishing glass-ceramic restorations or zirconia margins — use diamond Burs for ceramic materials. Carbide is appropriate for natural enamel, dentine, and amalgam.
Looking for alternatives? Here are equivalent products from other manufacturers carried by USDD, serving the same clinical or Laboratory purpose. The KEYSTONE Industries row is highlighted at the top.
| Brand · Line | Product | MFG# | USDD# | Package | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURRENT KEYSTONE Industries | KEYSTONE Prehma Round Carbide Burs . 1/4 FGSS (short shank). Ideal for initial e | 05-05248 | 446091 | FG - Short Shank S | |
| SS White · Great White Z | Great White Z FG operatory Carbide bur | FG33xx | 10 Burs/pkg | Premium FG operatory Carbide, Round/pear/inverted cone | |
| Brasseler · Brasseler USA | Brasseler FG Carbide operatory bur | H1SExx | 10 Burs/pkg | German FG operatory Carbide | |
| Komet · Komet USA | Komet FG Carbide operatory bur | H1SE | 5 or 10 Burs/pkg | Made in Germany, multiple cuts | |
| Midwest · Midwest Dentsply | Midwest FG operatory Carbide | Mid-FGx | Per piece / 10pk | Standard FG operatory Carbide | |
| House Brand · USDD Operatory | USDD-line FG operatory Carbide bur | USDDF-x | 10 Burs/pkg | Value-tier FG operatory Carbide |
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