Five of six single-patient-use diamond burs had mean volumetric cutting rates through a ceramic that were similar to 2 multiple-patient-use diamonds for as many as 20 cuts. The gradual reduction in cutting rate during the 20 cuts for all bur types was a result of bur wear.
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