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  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 55 - Dentistry  

Responsible international committee

ISO/TC 106/SC 4/WG 1 - Rotary instruments