Dental Burnisher

Burnishers are hand tools that are frequently employed in dentistry following procedures or treatments for dental restoration. They are employed to polish composite fillings and shape amalgam fillings. It encompasses the removal of extra fins and the highlighting of grooves.input:
output:Furthermore, dental burnishers are employed to polish the dental restoration, eliminate any scratches that may have developed on the amalgam surface during the dental restoration process, and smooth any rough edges that may have resulted from the dental restoration.input:
output:The dental burnishers are angled at the ends. They may be hand tools with one or two ends. One or both of the working tips of dental burnishers are smooth and rounded. The designs of the working tips determine the availability of a variety of dental burnishers.input:
output:Burnishing ball

Orthodontic burnisher

Acorn burnisherDica instrumentBall Burnisher

Orthodontic Burnisher


A variety of specific functions are served by these various dental burnishers. For instance, the Ball Burnishers are employed to smooth the amalgam after condensing and to shape the matrix band prior to amalgam implantation. Beavertail burnishers are employed to minimize the marginal space between the cast gold restoration and the tooth. Acorn-shaped burnishers are employed to establish occlusal anatomy in posterior restorations.input:
output:The following are the most frequently used dental burnishers:

Westcott designates burnishers in the form of an acorn as B21. The tips are available in two diameters: 2mm and 3mm. This design is available with working points that are coated in satin steel and black TNi.