Which rotary instrument gives the smoothest enamel cut?
a. carborundum stone (green stone)  
b. aluminum oxide stone (white stone)  
c. plain fissure bur  
d. cross-cut fissure bur  
e. medium diamond bur (great efficiency but roughest cut)

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Answer :

c. plain fissure bur

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