SIST EN ISO 2157:2016
(Main)Dentistry - Nominal diameters and designation code numbers for rotary instruments (ISO 2157:2016)
Dentistry - Nominal diameters and designation code numbers for rotary instruments (ISO 2157:2016)
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.
Zahnheilkunde - Nenndurchmesser und Bezeichnungskodenummern für rotierende Instrumente (ISO 2157:2016)
In dieser Internationalen Norm sind die Nenndurchmesser der Arbeitsteile von rotierenden Dentalinstrumenten, zum Beispiel Bohrer, Laborbohrer, Schleifinstrumente, Diamantinstrumente, Mandrelle und die entsprechenden Bezeichnungscodenummern aufgeführt.
Ausgenommen sind die Durchmesser von endodontischen Instrumenten.
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Diamètres nominaux et designation par numéro de code pour instruments rotatifs dentaires (ISO 2157:2016)
ISO 2157:2016 spécifie les diamètres nominaux des parties actives des instruments rotatifs dentaires, par exemple les fraises, les fraises de laboratoire (fraises techniques), les instruments abrasifs, les instruments diamantés, les mandrins, ainsi que les désignations correspondantes.
Elle ne couvre pas les diamètres des instruments endodontiques et des pointes d'instruments pour détartrage.
Zobozdravstvo - Nazivni premeri in številke oznake vrtilnih instrumentov (ISO 2157:2016)
Ta mednarodni standard določa nazivne premere delujočih delov dentalnih vrtilnih
instrumentov, na primer svedrov, laboratorijskih svedrov, brusilnih instrumentov, diamantnih instrumentov, nosilcev, in ustrezne označbe.
Premeri endodontskih instrumentov in konic za čiščenje niso zajeti.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 29-Apr-2015
- Publication Date
- 16-Jun-2016
- Technical Committee
- VAZ - Healthcare
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 30-May-2016
- Due Date
- 04-Aug-2016
- Completion Date
- 17-Jun-2016
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2016
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
SIST EN ISO 2157:2016 specifies the nominal diameters and designation code numbers for dental rotary instruments. Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and adopted as a European and Slovenian standard, this document establishes a unified system for identifying the working part diameters of a wide range of dental rotary instruments. The standard provides an important reference point for manufacturers, suppliers, and dental professionals, ensuring consistency and accuracy in the design, production, and selection of dental rotary devices. Notably, it excludes diameters for endodontic instruments and scaler tips.
Key Topics
- Nominal Diameters: Defines a comprehensive list of standard nominal diameters (in millimetres) for the working ends of dental rotary instruments.
- Designation Code Numbers: Introduces a system of three-digit code numbers derived from the nominal diameter, typically used for instrument identification and cataloguing.
- Instrument Scope: Applies to various rotary instruments including dental burs, laboratory burs, grinding instruments, diamond instruments, and mandrels.
- Series Preference: Recommends the use of the R 20 series for specific diameter ranges to simplify and harmonize selection.
- Standard Exclusions: Clearly states that endodontic instruments and scaler tips are not within the scope of this standard.
- Terminology: Relies on terms from ISO 1942 (Dentistry - Vocabulary) and ISO 6360-1 (Number coding system for rotary instruments).
Applications
SIST EN ISO 2157:2016 has significant practical value across the dental industry and related fields:
- Dental Instrument Manufacturing: Provides manufacturers with standardized dimensions and code numbers, ensuring product compatibility and facilitating international trade.
- Procurement and Inventory Management: Helps dental clinics and laboratories correctly specify and order the appropriate rotary instruments by using unified designation codes.
- Product Cataloging and Identification: Enables straightforward identification and categorization of dental rotary instruments in product documentation and digital systems.
- Quality Assurance: Assists regulatory bodies and quality assurance teams in verifying that dental rotary instruments conform to recognized international standards.
- Education and Training: Supports dental education institutions by supplying clear reference points for teaching the specification and selection of rotary instruments.
By applying the standardized diameters and code numbers, stakeholders enhance patient safety, streamline supply chains, and support the harmonization of dental care products on a global scale.
Related Standards
Consider referencing the following standards to ensure comprehensive conformance and understanding:
- ISO 3 - Preferred numbers: Used for determining series of preferred sizes, which is referenced in the selection of rotary instrument diameters.
- ISO 1942 - Dentistry - Vocabulary: Provides authoritative definitions of dental terminology that underpin SIST EN ISO 2157:2016.
- ISO 6360-1 - Dentistry - Number coding system for rotary instruments - Part 1: Outlines the general characteristics for numerical instrument coding, complementing the code numbers in this standard.
Using SIST EN ISO 2157:2016 alongside these related standards ensures a robust approach to the specification, production, and management of dental rotary instruments, supporting interoperability and clarity throughout the dental sector.
Keywords: dentistry, dental rotary instruments, nominal diameters, designation code numbers, dental burs, standardization, ISO 2157, dental instrument identification, international dental standards
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 2157:2016 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Dentistry - Nominal diameters and designation code numbers for rotary instruments (ISO 2157:2016)". This standard covers: 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 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.
SIST EN ISO 2157:2016 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.060.25 - Dental instruments. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 2157:2016 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 2157:2000, SIST-TP CEN/TR 16468:2013, SIST EN ISO 11064-3:2001, SIST EN 1639:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2016
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SIST EN ISO 2157:2000
Zobozdravstvo - Nazivni premeri in številke oznake vrtilnih instrumentov (ISO
2157:2016)
Dentistry - Nominal diameters and designation code numbers for rotary instruments (ISO
2157:2016)
Zahnheilkunde - Nenndurchmesser und Bezeichnungskodenummern für rotierende
Instrumente (ISO 2157:2016)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Diamètres nominaux et designation par numéro de code pour
instruments rotatifs dentaires (ISO 2157:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 2157:2016
ICS:
11.060.25 =RERWHKQLþQLLQVWUXPHQWL Dental instruments
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 2157
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2016
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 11.060.20 Supersedes EN ISO 2157:1995
English Version
Dentistry - Nominal diameters and designation code
numbers for rotary instruments (ISO 2157:2016)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Diamètres nominaux et Zahnheilkunde - Nenndurchmesser und
designation par numéro de code pour instruments Bezeichnungscodenummern für rotierende
rotatifs dentaires (ISO 2157:2016) Instrumente (ISO 2157:2016)
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The text of ISO 2157:2016 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 2157:2016 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 2157
Fourth edition
2016-05-01
Dentistry — Nominal diameters and
designation code numbers for rotary
instruments
Médecine bucco-dentaire — Diamètres nominaux et designation par
numéro de code pour instruments rotatifs dentaires
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ISO 2157:2016(E)
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