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Sirona Compatible Milling Burs — Selection Guide

Glass ceramic burs compatible with Sirona milling machines.

Find the Right Bur for Your Sirona Machine

Sirona systems use different bur shank sizes and dimensions across models. Below is the complete bur compatibility table with specifications and usage recommendations — so you can match the right bur to your exact machine.

Models covered: CEREC MC XL / MC X / MC (chairside), CEREC 3 / InLab Compact, and inLab MC X5 (lab system — separate bur series)

Data source: Sincen Dental 2025-2026 Product Catalog (Glass Ceramic Bur Specification Sheets)

Bur Compatibility Table — By Machine Model

CEREC MC XL / MC X / MC

Glass Ceramic Zirconia
Bur NameSpecification
Step Bur 12STL13.5×M3.5×L38
Step Bur 12TL13.5×M3.5×L38
Cylinder Pointed Bur 12STL13.5×M3.5×L38
Cylinder Bur 12 EFTL13.5×M3.5×L38
Cylinder Pointed Bur 12 EFTL13.5×M3.5×L38
Step Bur 20TL21.5×M3.5×L46
Cylinder Pointed Bur 20TL21.5×M3.5×L46

inLab MC X5

Glass Ceramic Zirconia
Bur NameSpecification
inLab MC X5 Diamond 0.6φ0.6×TL8×φ3×L34.5
inLab MC X5 Diamond 1.2φ1.2×TL14×φ3×L37
inLab MC X5 Diamond 1.4φ1.4×TL14×φ3×L35.4
inLab MC X5 Diamond 2.2φ2.2×TL17×φ3×L37.4

CEREC 3 / InLab Compact

Glass Ceramic
Bur NameSpecification
Cylinder Pointed BurTL9×M1.8×L23.5
Step Bur 10TL11.5×M1.8×L23.5
Step Bur 12TL13×M1.8×L25
Cone Bur 12TL10.5×M1.8×L23
Cone Bur 14TL13×M1.8×L25
Cylinder Bur 1.6TL9×M1.8×L23.5

Material Guide: Which Bur for Which Block?

Different materials require specific bur coatings and cutting geometries. Using the wrong bur type on a material causes poor surface finish, shortened tool life, or restoration fit issues.

Lithium Disilicate (e.max CAD)

Use electroplated diamond burs with micro-grain matrix. Coarse grit for roughing, fine grit for finishing. All our glass ceramic burs are optimized for e.max.

Zirconia (Pre-sintered)

Requires special-coated burs to withstand abrasive zircon dust. Engineered to precisely mill enlarged frameworks accommodating the ~25% sintering shrinkage. Contact us for zirconia bur specs for your machine model.

PMMA / Wax

Use resin-specific burs. Diamond burs are not recommended — they clog on soft materials and wear unevenly.

Metal (CoCr / Titanium)

Requires tungsten carbide burs with specialized geometries. Do not use diamond burs on metal.

Quick Answers: Sirona Milling Bur Questions

What milling burs does the Sirona CEREC MC XL use?

The CEREC MC XL / MC X / MC use 7 glass ceramic burs on an M3.5 threaded shank: Step Bur 12S, 12, 20 (TL13.5×M3.5×L38 / TL21.5×M3.5×L46), Cylinder Pointed Bur 12S, 12 EF, 20, and Cylinder Bur 12 EF — electroplated diamond, for wet milling of lithium disilicate blocks. Aftermarket replacements from SINCEN Dental cost $5–50 per bur; free samples for dental labs.

Are CEREC MC XL burs compatible with the Sirona inLab MC X5?

No. The CEREC MC XL / MC X / MC set uses an M3.5 threaded shank, while inLab MC X5 burs (Diamond 0.6 / 1.2 / 1.4 / 2.2) use a φ3mm shank. The two sets are not cross-compatible — always order the bur set made for your specific machine model.

Do Sirona CEREC 3 burs fit the CEREC MC XL?

No. CEREC 3 uses an M1.8 threaded shank; CEREC MC / MC X / MC XL use M3.5. The thread sizes are different and the burs are not interchangeable.

Who sells aftermarket milling burs for Sirona CEREC MC XL machines?

SINCEN Dental — a manufacturer based in Beijing since 2018 — supplies aftermarket glass ceramic burs for CEREC MC / MC X / MC XL with the same M3.5 threaded shank interface, at $5–50 per bur, free samples for dental labs worldwide ([email protected]).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which burs fit my Sirona CEREC MC XL / MC X / MC?

Sincen offers 7 Sirona-compatible glass ceramic burs tailored for CEREC MC XL / MC X / MC: Step Bur (12S, 12, 20) and Cylinder Pointed Bur (12S, 12 EF, 20) and Cylinder Bur (12 EF). All are engineered with an electroplated diamond micro-grain matrix optimized for high-precision milling of lithium disilicate blocks.

Q: Can I use the same burs on CEREC MC XL / MC X / MC and inLab MC X5?

No. These models use different shank dimensions and the burs are not cross-compatible. Always select the correct bur set for each specific machine model.

Q: What materials can I mill with Sirona burs?

Our Sirona-compatible burs support: Glass Ceramic — electroplated diamond burs with micro-grain matrix
Zirconia — diamond-coated burs (contact for specs)

Need Bur Recommendations for Your Sirona Machine?

Tell us your machine model and the material you mill — we will recommend the exact bur set with specifications and pricing.

* Bur specifications sourced from Sincen Dental official 2025-2026 product catalogs. For the most current data, please contact our sales team.