SIST EN ISO 7787-2:2020
(Main)Dentistry - Laboratory cutters - Part 2: Carbide laboratory cutters (ISO 7787-2:2020)
Dentistry - Laboratory cutters - Part 2: Carbide laboratory cutters (ISO 7787-2:2020)
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.
Zahnheilkunde - Laborfräser - Teil 2: Laborfräser aus Hartmetall (ISO 7787-2:2020)
Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen an Maße und andere Anforderungen für die 11 am häufigsten verwendeten Fräser aus Hartmetall fest, die überwiegend im Zahntechnikerlabor verwendet werden.
ANMERKUNG Diese Fräser werden auch für die Fußpflege verwendet.
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Fraises techniques - Partie 2: Fraises en carbure (ISO 7787-2:2020)
Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques dimensionnelles et d'autres exigences pour les onze fraises en carbure les plus communément utilisées au laboratoire dentaire.
NOTE Ces fraises sont également utilisées en podologie.
Zobozdravstvo - Laboratorijska rezila - 2. del: Kovinska laboratorijska rezila (ISO 7787-2:2020)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 04-Sep-2019
- Publication Date
- 06-Apr-2020
- Technical Committee
- VAZ - Healthcare
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 31-Mar-2020
- Due Date
- 05-Jun-2020
- Completion Date
- 07-Apr-2020
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2020
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
SIST EN ISO 7787-2:2020 - Dentistry – Laboratory cutters – Part 2: Carbide laboratory cutters specifies the dimensional and other requirements for the 11 most commonly used carbide cutters in dental laboratories. These carbide laboratory cutters are essential rotary cutting instruments, designed to work with dental materials during laboratory procedures that complement dental clinical treatments. While primarily intended for dental use, these instruments are also recognized for application in podiatry.
This standard helps ensure the interchangeability, consistency, and safety of carbide laboratory cutters, providing uniform guidelines for manufacturers and suppliers across the dental equipment industry.
Key Topics
- Dimensional Requirements: Sets the standard sizes and geometric features for 11 common shapes, including ball, cylindrical, conical, and specialty forms, with clear specifications for diameters, lengths, and angles.
- Material Specifications: The working part of the laboratory cutter must be made from tungsten carbide, known for its durability and cutting efficiency. The shank is typically stainless steel or an equivalent material for optimal performance and hygiene.
- Classification: Laboratory cutters are grouped based on their material composition, notably differentiating between steel and carbide versions.
- Blades and Performance: Requirements for the number and design of cutting blades, with guidance on descriptive terms and color coding for "fine," "medium," "coarse," etc., to ensure clarity and usability.
- Quality and Testing: Describes sampling and measurement methods to confirm compliance, run-out tolerance (precision of the rotating instrument, not exceeding 0.08 mm), and pass/fail criteria in batch validation.
Applications
Carbide laboratory cutters covered under this standard are vital tools in:
- Dental Laboratories: Used in a wide range of procedures, including shaping, contouring, and finishing dental prosthetics and appliances.
- Podiatry: Employed for specialized tasks such as callus removal, nail care, and finishing orthotic materials.
- Manufacturing and Supply: Assists dental rotary instrument manufacturers and suppliers in producing instruments that meet globally accepted requirements, facilitating quality control and international market access.
- Education and Training: Supports technical education by providing clear, consensus-based specifications, forming a reference point for best practices in laboratory instrument use.
Meeting the standards outlined in SIST EN ISO 7787-2:2020 helps laboratories and clinics ensure the safety, effectiveness, and compatibility of their equipment, minimizing operational risks and enhancing clinical outcomes.
Related Standards
For comprehensive compliance and optimal coordination with other dental instruments, consider these closely associated standards:
- ISO 7787-1: Dentistry – Laboratory cutters – Part 1: Steel laboratory cutters
- ISO 1797: Dentistry – Shanks for rotary and oscillating instruments
- ISO 2157: Dentistry – Nominal diameters and designation code numbers for rotary instruments
- ISO 1942: Dentistry – Vocabulary
- ISO 8325: Dentistry – Test methods for rotary instruments
- ISO 15223-1: Medical devices – Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling, and information to be supplied
Aligning with SIST EN ISO 7787-2:2020 ensures adherence to international best practices for dental laboratory cutters, fostering improved instrument safety, compatibility, and patient care across borders.
Keywords: carbide laboratory cutters, dentistry laboratory instruments, dental rotary tools, laboratory cutter dimensions, dental instrument standards, tungsten carbide dental, ISO 7787-2 compliance, dental lab equipment, podiatry cutters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 7787-2:2020 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Dentistry - Laboratory cutters - Part 2: Carbide laboratory cutters (ISO 7787-2:2020)". This standard covers: 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.
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.
SIST EN ISO 7787-2:2020 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 7787-2:2020 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 7787-2:2001, SIST EN ISO 3657:2013, SIST EN ISO 22526-1:2022, SIST EN ISO 22526-2:2022. 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-maj-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 7787-2:2001
Zobozdravstvo - Laboratorijska rezila - 2. del: Kovinska laboratorijska rezila (ISO
7787-2:2020)
Dentistry - Laboratory cutters - Part 2: Carbide laboratory cutters (ISO 7787-2:2020)
Zahnheilkunde - Laborfräser - Teil 2: Laborfräser aus Hartmetall (ISO 7787-2:2020)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Fraises techniques - Partie 2: Fraises en carbure (ISO 7787-
2:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 7787-2:2020
ICS:
11.060.25 Zobotehnični instrumenti Dental instruments
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 7787-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 11.060.20 Supersedes EN ISO 7787-2:2000
English Version
Dentistry - Laboratory cutters - Part 2: Carbide laboratory
cutters (ISO 7787-2:2020)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Fraises de laboratoire - Zahnheilkunde - Laborfräser - Teil 2: Laborfräser aus
Partie 2: Fraises de laboratoire en carbure (ISO 7787- Hartmetall (ISO 7787-2:2020)
2:2020)
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European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 7787-2:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 106
"Dentistry" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 55 “Dentistry” the secretariat of which
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North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 7787-2
Fifth edition
2020-02
Dentistry — Laboratory cutters —
Part 2:
Carbide laboratory cutters
Médecine bucco-dentaire — Fraises de laboratoire —
Partie 2: Fraises de laboratoire en carbure
Reference number
ISO 7787-2:2020(E)
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ISO 7787-2:2020(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Symbols . 2
5 Classification . 2
6 Requirements . 2
6.1 Materials . 2
6.1.1 Working part . 2
6.1.2 Shank . . 2
6.2 Shapes . 2
6.3 Dimensions and number of blades . 6
6.3.1 Working part . 6
6.3.2 Shank . . 7
6.4 Cutter blades . 7
6.5 Run-out . 7
7 Sampling . 7
8 Measurement and test methods . 7
8.1 Shapes . 7
8.2 Dimensions and number of blades . 7
8.3 Cutter blades . 7
8.4 Run-out . 7
8.5 Pass/fail evaluation . 7
9 Designation . 8
9.1 Designation code numbers . 8
9.2 Designation of cutter blades. 8
10 Marking on the instrument . 8
11 Labelling on the package . 8
12 Packaging . 8
Annex A (informative) Designation of cutter blades and number of blades .9
ISO 7787-2:2020(E)
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