SIST EN ISO 6360-7:2006

Dentistry - Number coding system for rotary instruments - Part 7: Specific characteristics of mandrels and special instruments (ISO 6360-7:2006)

ISO 6360-7:2006 specifies the code numbers for specific characteristics of mandrels and special instruments such as bone cutters, implant burs, trephines, wax scrapers and polishers. This three-digit number forms the fourth group of three digits in the 15-digit overall number, the principles of which are explained in ISO 6360-1 and ISO 6360-2.

Zahnheilkunde - Nummernsystem für rotierende Instrumente - Teil 7: Besondere Eigenschaften von Trägern und Spezialinstrumenten (ISO 6360-7:2006)

Dieser Teil von ISO 6360 enthält Kennzahlen für besondere Eigenschaften von Trägern und Spezialinstrumenten wie z. B. Knochenfräser, Implantatbohrer, Hohlschleifer, Wachsschaber und Polierer. Diese dreistellige Nummer bildet die vierte Gruppe mit drei Zahlen in der 15 -stelligen Gesamtnummer, deren Grundprinzipien in ISO 6360-1 und ISO 6360-2 beschrieben werden.
ANMERKUNG   Zusätzlich zu den Benennungen für rotierende Instrumente und Zubehör, die in zwei der drei offiziellen ISO-Sprachfassungen (Englisch, Französisch und Russisch) gegeben werden, enthält dieser Teil von ISO 6360 äquivalente Benennungen in der deutschen Sprache; diese erscheinen unter der Verantwortung des Mitgliedes für Deutschland (DIN). Nur die Benennungen in den offiziellen ISO-Sprachen dürfen können deshalb als ISO-Benennungen angesehen werden.

Art dentaire - Systeme de codification numérique pour instruments rotatifs - Partie 7: Caractéristiques spécifiques des mandrins et instruments spéciaux (ISO 6360-7:2006)

L'ISO 6360-7:2006 spécifie les codes numériques pour des caractéristiques spécifiques des mandrins et instruments spéciaux tels que fraises à os, forets pour implants, trépans, grattoirs à cire et instruments abrasifs.

Dentistry – Number coding system for rotary instruments – Part 7: Specific characteristics of mandrels and special instruments (ISO 6360-7:2006)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2006
• ICS: 11.060.25 - Dental instruments
• ICS: 35.040.99 - Other standards related to information coding
• Technical Committee: VAZ - Healthcare
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Apr-2006
• Due Date: 01-Apr-2006
• Completion Date: 01-Apr-2006
• Ref Project: EN ISO 6360-7:2006 - Dentistry - Number coding system for rotary instruments - Part 7: Specific characteristics of mandrels and special instruments (ISO 6360-7:2006)

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Overview

SIST EN ISO 6360-7:2006 is an international standard that defines the number coding system for the specific characteristics of mandrels and special rotary instruments used in dentistry. Developed by CEN and ISO, this standard forms a part of the comprehensive ISO 6360 series, ensuring a unified and systematic approach to the identification and classification of dental rotary instruments. SIST EN ISO 6360-7:2006 specifies the three-digit code numbers representing the unique features of instruments such as bone cutters, implant burs, trephines, wax scrapers, and polishers. These codes are incorporated as the fourth group in the overall 15-digit number, which facilitates accurate identification and documentation of dental devices.

Key Topics

• Number Coding System: Defines a universal 15-digit coding framework for dental rotary instruments.
• Specific Characteristics: Focuses on the distinguishing features of mandrels and special instruments, captured in a dedicated three-digit segment within the code.
• Instrument Types Covered:
  • Mandrels
  • Bone cutters
  • Implant burs (including pilot and spiral burs)
  • Trephines
  • Wax scrapers and cutters
  • Metallic polishers
• Format Consistency: Ensures alignment with the general principles and structure outlined in ISO 6360-1 (general characteristics) and ISO 6360-2 (shapes).
• Code Interpretation:
  • For most mandrels and wax scrapers, the digits 10-12 in the code are "000".
  • For bone cutters, implant burs, trephines, the code reflects the length of the working part (in 0.1 mm).
  • For metallic polishers, the code reflects the surface structure (e.g., with or without grooves).

Applications

SIST EN ISO 6360-7:2006 holds practical value across the dental industry by providing:

• Universal Classification: Enables manufacturers, suppliers, and dental professionals to use a unified number coding system for rotary instruments, improving traceability and communication.
• Catalog Integration: Supports dental instrument suppliers and manufacturers in cataloguing products with standardized codes for ease of reference and purchasing.
• Inventory Management: Facilitates streamlined inventory processes in dental clinics, laboratories, and hospitals through accurate identification and differentiation of similar instruments.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assists organizations in meeting international regulatory and quality requirements by adhering to recognized classification standards.
• Procurement and Logistics: Simplifies ordering processes and reduces errors by ensuring each instrument can be unmistakably identified based on its coded characteristics.

Related Standards

SIST EN ISO 6360-7:2006 is part of a broader set of standards that together form the ISO 6360 series, covering all aspects of dental rotary instrument coding:

• ISO 6360-1: General characteristics of rotary instrument coding
• ISO 6360-2: Shapes of rotary instruments
• ISO 6360-3: Specific characteristics of burs and cutters
• ISO 6360-4: Specific characteristics of diamond instruments
• ISO 6360-6: Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments

Together, these standards reinforce consistency, interoperability, and quality across dental practices and manufacturers worldwide, ensuring a cohesive framework for the classification and identification of dental rotary instruments.

Keywords: SIST EN ISO 6360-7:2006, dental instruments, number coding system, mandrels, rotary instruments, ISO 6360, special instruments, implant burs, bone cutters, dental standard, medical device identification.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2006
Dentistry – Number coding system for rotary instruments – Part 7: Specific
characteristics of mandrels and special instruments (ISO 6360-7:2006)
Dentistry - Number coding system for rotary instruments - Part 7: Specific characteristics
of mandrels and special instruments (ISO 6360-7:2006)
Zahnheilkunde - Nummernsystem für rotierende Instrumente - Teil 7: Besondere
Eigenschaften von Trägern und Spezialinstrumenten (ISO 6360-7:2006)
Art dentaire - Systeme de codification numérique pour instruments rotatifs - Partie 7:
Caractéristiques spécifiques des mandrins et instruments spéciaux (ISO 6360-7:2006)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 6360-7:2006
ICS:
11.060.25 =RERWHKQLþQLLQVWUXPHQWL Dental instruments
35.040 Nabori znakov in kodiranje Character sets and
informacij information coding
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 6360-7
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2006
ICS 11.060.25
English Version
Dentistry - Number coding system for rotary instruments - Part 7:
Specific characteristics of mandrels and special instruments
(ISO 6360-7:2006)
Art dentaire - Système de codification numérique pour Zahnheilkunde - Nummernsystem für rotierende
instruments rotatifs - Partie 7: Caractéristiques spécifiques Instrumente - Teil 7: Besondere Eigenschaften von Trägern
des mandrins et instruments spéciaux (ISO 6360-7:2006) und Spezialinstrumenten (ISO 6360-7:2006)
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Foreword
This document (EN ISO 6360-7:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 106
"Dentistry" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 55 "Dentistry", the secretariat of
which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of
an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2006, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by August 2006.

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Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 6360-7:2006 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 6360-7:2006 without any
modifications.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 6360-7
First edition
2006-02-01
Dentistry — Number coding system
for rotary instruments —
Part 7:
Specific characteristics of mandrels
and special instruments
Art dentaire — Système de codification numérique pour instruments
rotatifs —
Partie 7: Caractéristiques spécifiques des mandrins et instruments
spéciaux
Reference number
ISO 6360-7:2006(E)
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ISO 6360-7:2006(E)
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ISO 6360-7 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 106, Dentistry, Subcommittee SC 4, Dental
instruments.
ISO 6360 consists of the following parts, under the general title Dentistry — Number coding system for rotary
instruments:
⎯ Part 1: General characteristics
⎯ Part 2: Shapes
⎯ Part 3: Specific characteristics of burs and cutters
⎯ Part 4: Specific characteris
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