Better Burs, Lower Cost

Through Patterson Dental’s private-label portfolio, clinicians have access to a variety of low-cost, high-quality products they know they can trust.

Dr. Mike Micallef is among the clinicians who rely on these products, which make up the majority of the disposable and restorative materials in his Glendale, WI, dental practice.

“With a private label, you know they’ve tested against other products to try to equal the qualities of the name brand,” Dr. Micallef said. “If I can use something that has all the same characteristics and provides the same result and benefit to the patient as the more expensive version, why wouldn’t I use that product?”

Carbide surgical burs and disposable diamond burs are among popular Patterson products. Here, we take a look at their advantages.

Clean, Precise Cuts

Surgical carbide burs can become dull mid-procedure, or worse yet, even fracture. That isn’t an issue with Patterson’s carbides, which have a cutting edge that Dr. Edward Penza said “lasts much longer than other brands.” The burs stay sharp, cutting as well on the first tooth as the third.

“I had a patient present with 3 teeth that had very large multi-surface composites,” he said. "I removed the composites and underlying caries rather effortlessly due to the cutting efficiency and the strength of the 1557 Patterson carbide I was using.”

These durable carbide surgical burs are available in several shapes, sizes, lengths, and grits, and are ideal for extractions, root canals, and other surgical procedures. The efficient burs leave behind a smooth surface.

Dr. Gary Dong, who practices in Chicago, IL, appreciates that the burs come in different sizes for various types of extractions. He added that they provide good visibility and “make nice clean cuts with little to no vibrations.”

These carbide burs stand out from other options, with Dr. Penza describing them as an excellent product he fully endorses.

“These are the best carbides I have used in this decade,” he said.

As Good as Multiuse

Patterson’s durable single-use diamond burs also come in various shapes, sizes, and grits and can be used for almost any restorative procedure. The burs maintain their cutting efficiency throughout the procedure, are easy to use, and they don’t break off or vibrate.

Dr. Cynthia Young said the durable burs save her and her assistants time because they don’t have to change burs during procedures.

“I felt these burs cut nicer than some of the multi-use burs I own,” Dr. Elizabeth Spindel explained.

High-Quality Options for Less

Patterson is committed to offering high-quality products dentists can count on, without the high price tag. The Patterson private-label portfolio does just that, with many dentists turning to these products over name-brand options.

“It comes down to cost,” Dr. Tim Fagan said. “These products are going to save you money, yet they’re similar to and, in most situations, equal to the major brand products.”