Single-Use Diamonds are a Dentist’s Best Friend
Always sharp, always sterile, single-use burs from a worldwide leader in multi-use rotary instruments
Having choices is generally a good thing. But what if most of those choices are very similar? How do you make your selection? If you’re Dr. Christian Yaste 
of Charlotte, NC, you go with the manufacturer you simply trust more over all the others. For Dr. Yaste, that’s Komet.
“I trust the company,” Dr. Yaste began, “so that’s why I will use the Komet Single-Patient Use diamond burs versus those of other manufacturers,” he continued. “I’ve been working with them for 10 years now and I know they make a solid quality product. They’re really concerned about quality, it’s not just something that they talk about. They stake their reputation on the quality of their instruments and they take it very seriously.”
And now, with Komet’s recent launch of Single-Patient Use diamond and carbide burs, Dr. Yaste happily reports that he’s very satisfied with the performance he’s seen. The Single-Patient Use burs join a large portfolio of multi-use rotary instruments from Komet. While not one of the first companies to offer single-use burs, Komet devoted several years to research and development before offering this latest line of burs. “They may not have been the first to the table when it comes to single-use diamond burs, but I believe, based on their research and development, they’re going to be the best,” Dr. Yaste said.
Options to Meet Virtually Every Need
Available in 239 different shapes, sizes, and shanks, Komet’s Single-Patient Use burs come in rolls of 25, pre-sterilized and ready for use. Following in the footsteps of a long line of esteemed products known for premium quality design and efficiency, these Komet burs are designed for higher initial sharpness.
“Now I can buy all my burs from Komet,” Dr. Yaste explained. “They have a history of making high-quality burs, and since they have breakage resistance in their other lines, I’m very comfortable using these single-use diamond burs. I’ve seen this level of quality and performance in their other products.”
In addition to the quality and performance, Dr. Yaste stressed two issues that are equally important in his decision as to which burs to purchase: the ability to maintain sharpness and hygienic safety for his patients.
“I’m trying to help my patients with healthy teeth keep them their entire life, if possible, and I can assist them in achieving that by using the sharpest diamond.”
- Christian Yaste, DDS
Always Sharp, Every Time
“Diamond burs can be frustrating for dentists because they’re expensive, and after a number of uses, they dull and they’re just not effective—the diamond particles stop cutting effectively and essentially start heating up teeth,” he commented. “As soon as you put them through the autoclave, you reduce the cutting efficiency factor, and you’re basically cooking the inside of the tooth. If the nerve and blood vessels heat up and become damaged, you’ve basically got a tooth that’s going to likely need a root canal, or your patient is going to have pain or discomfort after the procedure. I’m trying to help my patients with healthy teeth keep them their entire life, if possible, and I can assist them in achieving that by using the sharpest diamond.”
Superior Hygienic Security
In addition to using the sharpest instruments possible, Dr. Yaste shared that, especially these days, patients and doctors are putting increased hygienic security at the top of their lists. “My point is that there’s a difference between cleaning a mirror handle and cleaning a bur. Autoclaving instruments such as mirrors is, of course, necessary, and it’s not going to reduce effectiveness of the mirror, but instruments such as burs have a closer relationship, so to speak, with the teeth. They are a different type of instrument to autoclave and it’s a very intimate part of dentistry,” he pointed out. “I’m just more comfortable with single-use diamond burs for that reason.”
With any single-use product, questions about efficiency always pop up. Dr. Yaste believes that using quality instruments leads to better efficiency in his workflow. “Efficiency is removing tooth structure quickly and safely,” he said. Pleased with the performance he sees with Komet’s Single-Patient Use diamond burs, Dr. Yaste concluded that, “Komet has a stellar reputation, they’re all about innovation, they’re just as cost-effective as other companies, and I think they have the best burs on the market."