NeoSpiral: A New Twist on an Old Favorite

You don’t know what you’re missing…until of course it’s brought to your attention. That’s when you have an “aha" moment. Scott Waletzko, DDS, had one of those moments when he first tried Microcopy’s NeoDiamond NeoSpiral single-use burs.

“Like many dentists, I sometimes fall into the trap of using—and perhaps overusing—diamond burs and overlooking their reduced cutting capacity,” said Dr. Waletzko. “But when I started using NeoDiamond NeoSpiral burs, I realized how I was missing out on the benefits of using a diamond bur that’s fresh and sharp every single time.”

Continuing the Tradition

Microcopy has taken the quality and efficiency of its NeoDiamond line of single-use burs and added a very specific spin to create NeoSpiral diamond burs. With their spiral channels, these burs direct water flow and debris to increase cutting efficiency.

“Their superior cutting performance, when paired with this centerpiece design feature, significantly boosts my ability to attain fast, precise, and crisp margins,” explained Dr. Waletzo. “At the same time, the burs greatly reduce chair time for my patients.”

In addition to the efficiency-enhancing spiral design, NeoSpiral burs ensure exceptional cutting performance. And just like all Microcopy burs, they are individually wrapped and gamma-sterilized to aid patient safety.

“NeoSpiral burs are sharp and provide the exact power needed to treat patients quickly and efficiently,” said Dr. Waletzko. “They really have excellent cutting power, and for a single-use bur, there’s simply no comparison.”

Keeping Practices Humming

Dr. Waletzko described crown and bridge procedures as the “bread and butter of most practices.” That’s why strength, efficiency, and power are so important to clinicians—and to patients who don’t want to spend any more time in the dental chair than they have to.

“These burs stayed sharp throughout the entire crown prep,” said Dr. Carmen Nelson, who participated in a DPS product review of NeoSpiral burs. And Dr. Mark Offenback, who also evaluated the burs, said, “NeoSpiral excelled more than I’d hoped. They cut concentrically, smoothly, and efficiently. I also simplified my crown prep bur block to just 3 simple burs, saving me money long term.”

Dr. Waletzko now understands what he was missing before he started using NeoDiamond NeoSpiral single-use burs. “A fresh NeoSpiral easily outperforms my reusable burs during crown preparations,” he said. “I would encourage other dentists looking to upgrade their burs to give them a comparison trial and see what a difference they can make.”

35 Years of Sharpness & Safety

Fast-approaching its 35-year anniversary in the dental industry, NeoDiamond has been a pioneering force in the single-use bur space. Launched in 1989, the sharp, strong, and sterile diamond burs quickly won accolades from clinicians and dental media for their exceptional efficiency—even when cutting through zirconia.

In 2014, the 100 millionth NeoDiamond was sold. But over the past decade, the product line has steadily expanded, first welcoming the Z-Class Cutters and Adjusters, designed to cut zirconia with minimal fracturing and even depth; X-Class, a line of 10 extra-coarse diamond burs made for crown and bridge removal and gross tooth material removal; and NeoDiamond IPR Strips, which are designed to simplify interproximal adjustment in tough-to-reach areas.