Overview

This standard specifies general requirements and test methods for periodontal probes. It is not applicable to HAUER probes and periodontal probes with a defined probing force. This standard is only applicable to periodontal probes made of austenitic and martensitic stainless steel. It is not applicable to periodontal probes with working ends made completely of plastics. The International Standard has been prepared by ISO/TC 106/SC 4/WG 8 "Dental hand instruments" (secretariat: ANSI), together with CEN/TC 55 "Dentistry" (secretariat: DIN). The responsible committee at DIN is Working Committee NA 014-00-23 AA "Dentalmedizinische Instrumente" ("Dental medical instruments") of NADENT.

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Responsible national committee

NA 014-00-23 AA - Dental medical instruments  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 55 - Dentistry  

Responsible international committee

ISO/TC 106/SC 4/WG 8 - Dental hand instruments