Rotary Dentistry Tools
Dental rotary instrument standards address cutter materials, shank materials, burs, diamond instruments, and number coding systems for the entire range. Quality control, dimensional data, measurements methods, and other relevant requirements are included. Together, these ISO standards catalogue the spectrum of rotary tools.
ISO 7787-1:2016
Dentistry - Laboratory cutters - Part 1: Steel laboratory cutters
ISO 7787-1:2016 specifies dimensional and other requirements for the nine most commonly used steel cutters which are predominantly used in the dental laboratory. Other characteristics of laboratory cutters, for example, spiralled blades or cross-cut, are not covered by this part of ISO 7787. NOTE These cutters are also used in podiatry.
ISO 7787-2:2020
Dentistry - Laboratory cutters - Part 2: Carbide laboratory cutters
This document specifies dimensional and other requirements for the 11 most commonly used carbide cutters which are predominantly used in the dental laboratory. NOTE These cutters are also used in podiatry.
ISO 7787-3:2017
Dentistry - Laboratory cutters - Part 3: Carbide cutters for milling machines
ISO 7787-3:2017 specifies dimensional and other requirements for the three most commonly used carbide cutters for milling machines which are predominantly used in the dental laboratory. Other characteristics of laboratory cutters (for example, spiralled blades or cross-cut) are not covered by this document. Cutters intended for use with CAD/CAM systems are excluded from the scope of this document.
ISO 7787-4:2002
Dental rotary instruments - Cutters - Part 4: Miniature carbide laboratory cutters
This part of ISO 7787 specifies the shape and dimensional characteristics, number of blades, type of toothing and run-out for the ten most common miniature carbide laboratory cutters, which are predominantly used in the dental laboratory.
ISO 1797:2017
Dentistry - Shanks for rotary and oscillating instruments
ISO 1797:2017 specifies the requirements for dimensions and material properties of shanks used in dentistry for rotary or oscillating instruments. It describes the measurement methods for the verification of the requirements. ISO 1797:2017 is not applicable to tips fixed to the handpiece with a screw, e.g. scaler tips. Information about the location of marking is also given. Annex A on quality control is included in order to ensure a high quality level.
ISO 2157:2016
Dentistry - Nominal diameters and designation code numbers for rotary instruments
ISO 2157:2016 specifies the nominal diameters of the working parts of dental rotary instruments, for example burs, laboratory burs, grinding instruments, diamond instruments, mandrels and the corresponding designation. Excluded are the diameters of endodontic instruments and scaler tips.
ISO 21671:2006
Dentistry - Rotary polishers
ISO 21671:2006 specifies the dimensions and other requirements for the most commonly used polishers which are used at the working place of the dentist and/or in the dental laboratory. ISO 21671:2006 is applicable to unmounted and mounted polishers.
ISO 3823-1:1997
Dental rotary instruments -- Burs -- Part 1: Steel and carbide burs
This part of ISO 3823 specifies dimensional and other relevant requirements for the 10 most commonly used shapes of steel and carbide burs, including a quality control for these instruments
ISO 3823-2:2003
Dentistry - Rotary bur instruments - Part 2: Finishing burs
ISO 3823-2:2003 specifies dimensional and other relevant requirements for the 17 most commonly used shapes of steel and carbide finishing burs, including a quality control and specifications for labelling of these instruments.
ISO 6360-1:2004
Dentistry - Number coding system for rotary instruments - Part 1: General characteristics
ISO 6360-1:2004 presents a number coding system for dental rotary instruments and accessories, and provides guidance with regard to its interpretation and use. ISO 6360-1:2004 specifies the code numbers for materials used for the working parts of instruments, the coating and the binding of abrasives for instruments. This three-digit number forms the first group of three digits in the 15-digit overall number. ISO 6360-1:2004 further specifies the code numbers for shanks, handles, or bore diameter of unmounted instruments, and for the overall lengths of instruments. This three-digit number forms the second group of three (two plus one) digits in the 15-digit overall number. Several examples of complete 15-digit identification numbers are given to demonstrate the number coding system, including examples of three (additional) optional digits (16 to 18) for diamond instruments. In addition to terms for rotary instuments and accessories used in two of the three official ISO languages (English, French and Russian), ISO 6360-1:2004 gives the equivalent terms in the German language; these are published under the responsibility of the member body for Germany (DIN). However, only the terms given in the official languages can be considered as ISO terms.
ISO 6360-2:2004
Dentistry - Number coding system for rotary instruments - Part 2: Shapes
ISO 6360-2:2004 specifies the code numbers for the shapes of all dental rotary instruments and for several accessories used in connection with these instruments. This three-digit number for shape description forms the third group of three digits in the 15-digit overall number, the principles of which are explained in ISO 6360-1. NOTE In addition to terms for rotary instruments and accessories used in two of the three official ISO languages (English, French and Russian), ISO 6360-2:2004 gives the equivalent terms in the German language: these are published under the responsibility of the member body for Germany (DIN). However, only the terms given in the official languages can be considered as ISO terms.
ISO 6360-3:2005
Dentistry - Number coding system for rotary instruments - Part 3: Specific characteristics of burs and cutters
ISO 6360-3:2005 specifies the code numbers for specific characteristics of burs, finishing burs, cutters and surgical instruments, which refer to the type of toothing on the working part of the instrument. This three digit number appears in the locations 10 to 12 of the 15-digit overall number and forms the fourth group of three digits in the 15-digit overall number, the principles of which are explained in ISO 6360-1 and 6360-2. In addition to terms for rotary instruments and accessories used in two of the three official ISO languages (English, French and Russian), ISO 6360-3:2005 gives the equivalent terms in the German language; these are published under the responsibility of the member body for Germany (DIN). However, only the terms given in the official languages can be considered as ISO terms.
ISO 6360-4:2004
Dentistry - Number coding system for rotary instruments - Part 4: Specific characteristics of diamond instruments
ISO 6360-4:2004 specifies the code numbers for specific characteristics of rotary diamond instruments and diamond-coated discs for use in dentistry. This three-digit number forms the fourth group of three digits in the 15-digit overall number, the principles of which are explained in ISO 6360-1 and ISO 6360-2. ISO 6360-4:2004 also gives a three-digit number which in addition to the 15-digit code number may be used to provide additional information for diamond instruments and diamond-coated discs, at the discretion of the manufacturer. NOTE In addition to terms for rotary instruments and accessories used in two of the three official ISO languages (English, French and Russian), ISO 6360-4:2004 gives the equivalent terms in the German language; these are published under the responsibility of the member body for Germany (DIN). However, only the terms given in the official languages can be considered as ISO terms.
ISO 6360-5:2007
Dentistry - Number coding system for rotary instruments - Part 5: Specific characteristics of root-canal instruments
ISO 6360-5:2007 specifies the code numbers for specific characteristics of root-canal instruments. This three digit number appears in the locations 10 to 12 of the 15-digit overall number and forms the fourth group of three digits in the 15-digit overall number, the principles of which are explained in ISO 6360-1 and ISO 6360-2.
ISO 6360-6:2004
Dentistry - Number coding system for rotary instruments - Part 6: Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments
ISO 6360-6:2004 specifies the code numbers for specific characteristics of rotary abrasive instruments used in dentistry. This three-digit number forms the fourth group of three digits in the 15-digit overall number, the principles of which are explained in ISO 6360-1 and ISO 6360-2. ISO 6360-6:2004 is also applicable to dental polishers which are considered as abrasive instruments. NOTE In addition to terms for rotary instruments and accessories used in two of the three official ISO languages (English, French and Russian), ISO 6360-6:2004 gives the equivalent terms in the German language; these are published under the responsibility of the member body for Germany (DIN). However, only the terms given in the official languages can be considered as ISO terms.
ISO 6360-7:2006
Dentistry - Number coding system for rotary instruments - Part 7: Specific characteristics of mandrels and special instruments
ISO 6360-7:2006 specifies the code numbers for specific characteristics of mandrels and special instruments such as bone cutters, implant burs, trephines, wax scrapers and polishers. This three-digit number forms the fourth group of three digits in the 15-digit overall number, the principles of which are explained in ISO 6360-1 and ISO 6360-2.
ISO 7711-1:2021
Dentistry - Diamond rotary instruments - Part 1: General requirements
This document specifies the general requirements and test methods for diamond rotary instruments used in dentistry, including designation, colour code and grit sizes and a quality control for these instruments. It applies to all types of diamond rotary instruments independent of type and shape with exception to diamond discs, which are specified in ISO 7711-2.
ISO 7711-2:2011
Dentistry - Rotary diamond instruments - Part 2: Discs
ISO 7711-2:2011 specifies requirements for diamond discs used commonly in the dental laboratory for the cutting of dental materials, such as metals, ceramics, plastics or gypsum. In addition, ISO 7711-2:2011 selects five specific shapes with their specific dimensions.
ISO 7711-1:2021
Dentistry - Diamond rotary instruments - Part 1: General requirements
This document specifies the general requirements and test methods for diamond rotary instruments used in dentistry, including designation, colour code and grit sizes and a quality control for these instruments. It applies to all types of diamond rotary instruments independent of type and shape with exception to diamond discs, which are specified in ISO 7711-2.
ISO 7786:2001
Dental rotary instruments -- Laboratory abrasive instruments
This International Standard specifies dimensional and other relevant requirements for the six most commonly available shapes of ceramic bonded abrasive instruments used for grinding in the dental laboratory, including a quality control and specifications for labelling of these instruments.
ISO 8325:2004
Dentistry - Test methods for rotary instruments
ISO 8325:2004 specifies methods for measuring the dimensional characteristics, neck strength and surface roughness of dental rotary instruments, such as burs, cutters, polishers, diamond and abrasive instruments. ISO 8325:2004 does not provide test methods for the characteristics of materials used for dental rotary instruments. NOTE For testing of these characteristics, see the respective product standards. ISO 8325:2004 is not applicable to dental root-canal instruments (see ISO 3630-1).
ISO 10323:2013
Dentistry - Bore diameters for rotary instruments such as discs and wheels
ISO 10323:2013 specifies bore diameters for rotary instruments such as metallic discs and metallic wheels used in dentistry in order to achieve interchangeability between discs and wheels and the mandrels with which the discs and wheels are operated in a dental handpiece.
ISO 13295:2007
Dentistry - Mandrels for rotary instruments
ISO 13295:2007 specifies the requirements, the packaging and marking characteristics for mandrels suitable for discs and polishers used in dentistry. ISO 13295:2007 uses the system of coding laid down in ISO 6360, which specifies a 15-digit number for the identification of dental rotary instruments of all types.
