Abstract: The invention relates to a bone recovering surgical drill comprising an active portion (A) and a non-active portion (E), having between the active and non-active portions one or more circular grooves (f) the depth and width of which are sufficient for recovering the drilled bone residues, as well as a stop with a diameter larger than that of the active portion (A), the purpose of which is to limit the penetration of the drill. The stop is a fixed stop with a coloured mark (d) on said stop.