SIST EN ISO 6360-4:2005

Dentistry - Number coding system for rotary instruments - Part 4: Specific characteristics of diamond instruments (ISO 6360-4:2004)

ISO 6360-4:2004 specifies the code numbers for specific characteristics of rotary diamond instruments and diamond-coated discs for use in dentistry. 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.
ISO 6360-4:2004 also gives a three-digit number which in addition to the 15-digit code number may be used to provide additional information for diamond instruments and diamond-coated discs, at the discretion of the manufacturer.
NOTE In addition to terms for rotary instruments and accessories used in two of the three official ISO languages (English, French and Russian), ISO 6360-4:2004 gives the equivalent terms in the German language; these are published under the responsibility of the member body for Germany (DIN). However, only the terms given in the official languages can be considered as ISO terms.

Zahnheilkunde - Nummernsystem für rotierende Instrumente - Teil 4: Besondere Eigenschaften von Diamantinstrumenten (ISO 6360-4:2004)

Dieser Teil von ISO 6360 enthält Kennzahlen für besondere Eigenschaften von Diamantinstrumenten. Die 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.
Weiterhin wird eine dreistellige Nummer angegeben, die nach Ermessen des Herstellers zusätzlich zur 15-stelligen Gesamtnummer für Diamantinstrumente verwendet werden kann.

Art dentaire - Systeme de codification numérique pour instruments rotatifs - Partie 4: Caractéristiques spécifiques des instruments diamantés (ISO 6360-4:2004)

L'ISO 6360-4:2004 spécifie les codes correspondant à des caractéristiques spécifiques des instruments et disques diamantés. Ce nombre à trois chiffres forme le quatrième groupe de trois chiffres du code à 15 chiffres, dont les principes sont expliqués dans l'ISO 6360-1 et l'ISO 6360-2.
L'ISO 6360-4:2004 donne en plus un nombre à trois chiffres qui peut être ajouté à la codification en 15 chiffres pour les instruments diamantés et les disques diamantés, à la discrétion du fabricant.

Zobozdravstvo – Sistem številčnega kodiranja rotacijskih instrumentov – 4. del: Posebne lastnosti diamantnih instrumentov (ISO 6360-4:2004)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2004
• 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-Jan-2005
• Due Date: 01-Jan-2005
• Completion Date: 01-Jan-2005
• Ref Project: EN ISO 6360-4:2004 - Dentistry - Number coding system for rotary instruments - Part 4: Specific characteristics of diamond instruments (ISO 6360-4:2004)

Overview

SIST EN ISO 6360-4:2005 is a European and International Standard that defines a standardized number coding system for rotary diamond instruments used in dentistry. This part of ISO 6360 specifically covers the specific characteristics of diamond instruments and diamond-coated discs, establishing a three-digit code that forms the fourth group in a comprehensive 15-digit identifier. These codes enable universal classification and clear communication among manufacturers, dental professionals, and distributors worldwide.

The standard is developed by ISO/TC 106 Dentistry, in cooperation with CEN/TC 55, and offers a uniform approach to describe important technical parameters-such as the length of working parts, thickness of discs, and optional additional features like taper angles or diamond coating width. This facilitates product identification, cataloging, and regulatory compliance in the dental industry.

Key Topics

• Number Coding System
  A 15-digit coding system is used to describe rotary instruments in dentistry. The fourth group of three digits, specified in this part (ISO 6360-4), relates to the specific characteristics of diamond instruments.

• Classification Parameters

  • Length of Working Part: Specified in increments of 0.1 mm (e.g., 040 = 4.0 mm length).
  • Thickness of Diamond-Coated Discs: Specified in increments of 0.01 mm (e.g., 006 = 0.06 mm thickness).
  • Nominal Diameter: Given in the following group of digits, following ISO 2157 standards, for the size of working parts or discs.
  • Optional Additional Characteristics:
    • Included angle for tapered diamond instruments (measured in increments of 0.1°).
    • Width of diamond coating on discs (distance between coated and non-coated areas, measured in 0.1 mm increments).

• Optional Coding
  Manufacturers can include an optional three-digit number for further information, such as the taper angle or coating width, enabling flexibility and detailed product information.

• Multilingual Terminology
  The standard provides terminology in English, French, Russian (ISO official languages), and German (as published by DIN), ensuring broad usability in European and international markets.

Applications

• Dental Instrument Manufacturing
  Enables dental instrument manufacturers to assign consistent, internationally recognized codes to diamond rotary instruments and diamond-coated discs, enhancing product traceability and catalog clarity.

• Product Cataloging and Identification
  Dental suppliers and distributors benefit from a standardized numbering system that facilitates inventory management, ordering, and regulatory documentation.

• Professional Dental Practice
  Dental professionals gain clarity regarding instrument specifications through universally understandable code numbers, aiding in the selection of appropriate instruments for clinical procedures.

• Regulatory and Quality Control
  Regulatory bodies and quality assurance departments can reliably identify and classify dental rotary instruments using standard codes, ensuring compliance with international standards.

Related Standards

• ISO 6360 Series (Dentistry - Number coding system for rotary instruments):

  • Part 1: General characteristics
  • Part 2: Shapes
  • Part 3: Specific characteristics of burs and cutters
  • Part 6: Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments
  • Part 7: Specific characteristics of mandrels and special instruments

• ISO 2157: Dental Rotary Instruments - Nominal Diameters and Designation Code Number
  Provides requirements for nominal diameters used in coding rotary instruments.

• CEN/TC 55 Dentistry Standards
  Complementary European standards ensuring harmonization within dental equipment sectors.

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Keywords: SIST EN ISO 6360-4:2005, dentistry standard, diamond rotary instruments, number coding system, dental rotary instruments, diamond-coated discs, dental instrument classification, ISO 6360 series, dental instrument codes, dental manufacturing standards

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Dentistry - Number coding system for rotary instruments - Part 4: Specific characteristics
of diamond instruments (ISO 6360-4:2004)
Zahnheilkunde - Nummernsystem für rotierende Instrumente - Teil 4: Besondere
Eigenschaften von Diamantinstrumenten (ISO 6360-4:2004)
Art dentaire - Systeme de codification numérique pour instruments rotatifs - Partie 4:
Caractéristiques spécifiques des instruments diamantés (ISO 6360-4:2004)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 6360-4:2004
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 6360-4
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2004
ICS 11.060.25
English version
Dentistry - Number coding system for rotary instruments - Part 4:
Specific characteristics of diamond instruments (ISO 6360-
4:2004)
Art dentaire - Système de codification numérique pour Zahnheilkunde - Nummernsystem für rotierende
instruments rotatifs - Partie 4: Caractéristiques spécifiques Instrumente - Teil 4: Besondere Eigenschaften von
des instruments diamantés (ISO 6360-4:2004) Diamantinstrumenten (ISO 6360-4:2004)
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Foreword
This document (EN ISO 6360-4:2004) 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 December 2004, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2004.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 6360-4:2004 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 6360-4:2004 without any
modifications.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 6360-4
First edition
2004-06-01
Dentistry — Number coding system for
rotary instruments —
Part 4:
Specific characteristics of diamond
instruments
Art dentaire — Système de codification numérique pour instruments
rotatifs —
Partie 4: Caractéristiques spécifiques des instruments diamantés

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ISO6360-4 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC106, Dentistry, Subcommittee SC4, Dental
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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 characteristics of diamond instruments
— Part 6: Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments
— Part 7: Specific characteristics of mandrels and special instruments
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ISO 6360-4:2004(E)
Introduction
This part of ISO 6360 is one of a series of International Standards relating to dental rotary instruments. A wide
variety of dental rotary instruments, including root-canal instruments, is manufactured throughout the world for
use by the dental profession.
ISO 6360 provides a general number coding system for all types of dental rotary instruments, including
a
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