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Handpieces

The tools utilized in dentistry are specific to their function and standardized as such. Included are handpieces, probes, elevators, excavators, curettes, scalars, and more. These standards address material, performance, and dimensional requirements for a range of sub-types of these tools, together providing a robust toolkit for the development and use of dental tools. These standards specifically address dental handpieces.

ISO 3964:2016

Dentistry - Coupling dimensions for handpiece connectors

ISO 3964:2016 specifies the coupling between handpieces and motors connected to dental units. ISO 3964:2016 specifies the nominal dimensions, tolerances and the extraction force of coupling systems for use between handpiece and motor which supply the handpiece with water, air and light and rotation energy.

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ISO 9168:2009

Dentistry - Hose connectors for air driven dental handpieces

ISO 9168:2009 is applicable for achieving reliable interchangeability between hoses from dental units and dental handpieces. ISO 9168:2009 specifies four types of hose connector for use between air driven dental handpieces and the flexible hoses of the dental unit which supply the handpieces with water, air and light, and provide for exhaust.

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ISO 14457:2017

Dentistry - Handpieces and motors

ISO 14457:2017 specifies requirements and test methods for handpieces and motors used in dentistry for treatment of patients and having patient contact, regardless of their construction. It also specifies requirements for manufacturer's information, marking and packaging. ISO 14457:2017 is applicable to the following: a) straight and angle handpieces; b) high-speed air turbine handpieces; c) air motors; d) electrical motors; e) prophy handpieces. ISO 14457:2017 is not applicable to the following: - intraoral camera handpieces; - powered polymerization handpieces; - air-powered scalers; - electrical-powered scalers; - powder jet handpieces; - multifunction handpieces (syringes). NOTE See Annex A for clarification of handpieces and motor types covered by ISO 14457:2017.

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ISO 13402:1995

Surgical and dental hand instruments -- Determination of resistance against autoclaving, corrosion and thermal exposure

Describes test methods to determine the resistance of stainless steel surgical and dental hand instruments against autoclaving, corrosion and thermal exposure.

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