DIN Standards Committee Technical Fundamentals
DIN EN ISO 1797
Dentistry - Shanks for rotary and oscillating instruments (ISO 1797:2017); German version EN ISO 1797:2017
Zahnheilkunde - Schäfte für rotierende und oszillierende Instrumente (ISO 1797:2017); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 1797:2017
Overview
This standard specifies the requirements for dimensions and material properties of shanks used in dentistry for rotary or oscillating instruments. This also includes reciprocating instruments. It describes the measurement procedures for verifying compliance. The shanks are categorized into four types. Type 1: RA (angle piece), CA (contra-angle); Type 2: HP (handpiece); Type 3: FG (friction fit); Type 4: HP (handpiece). The International Standard has been prepared by ISO/TC 106/SC 4/WG 1 "Dimensions of rotary instruments" (secretariat: DIN) together with CEN/TC 55 "Dentistry" (secretariat: DIN). Working Committee NA 014-00-04 AA "Rotierende Instrumente" ("Rotary instruments") at DIN Standards Committee Dental (NADENT) is responsible.
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Responsible national committee
NA 014-00-04 AA - Rotary instruments