Great White Z Diamonds

It’s true that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but it’s also true that they’re not all created equal. Some are carefully mined from the earth, and others are crafted in the lab. And while those in romantic relationships may see the latter as a lesser diamond, in dentistry, lab-created diamonds offer a wonderful way to cut through tooth structure and the toughest restorative materials—including zirconia.

Take SS White’s Great White Z Diamonds, for example, which DPS readers this year deemed as one of the SS White burs they turn to for a variety of scenarios. Ideal for crown-and-bridge adjustment and removal, achieving endo access through zirconia, and finishing lab copings, Great White Z Diamonds come in a range of diameters and grit options.

“Great White Z Diamonds are convenient and effective for removing crowns, and the cutting edge sectioned zirconia easily,” noted James Black, DDS, adding that the burs cut down on chair time. “The Great White Z Diamonds had excellent concentricity and cutting power,” agreed Dr. Jeff Kosoris. “They provide very precise cutting and shaping, and the diamonds held their cutting ability nicely.” 

A Kit for Every Case Type

Created with fine diamond particles and a proprietary diamond bonding technique that’s been shown to reduce microfractures and vibrations, the Great White Z lineup has recently been expanded to include 5 procedure-specific specialty kits, including a Zirconia & Lithium Kit, Master Zirconia Kit, and Endodontic Zirconia Kit.

“Great White Z Diamonds provide smooth operation with precise control for excellent preparations, and they have great cutting efficiency without vibration,” added Dr. Kosoris. “The ability to create a fine finish line was very effective for veneer preparations, and the control was excellent for subgingival margin shaping.”

Perhaps Lance Timmerman, DMD, summed it up best: “I was looking for easier and quicker removal of zirconia crowns, and with Great White Z Diamonds, fewer burs were needed to get the job done.”