ISO 8325:2023 PDF

Scope: This document specifies general test methods for rotary instruments used in dentistry. These test methods are used for measuring the dimensional characteristics, neck strength and surface roughness of rotary instruments, such as burs, cutters, polishers, grinding instruments and rotary instruments used for oral surgery such as drills and countersinks. Specific tests are specified in the respective instrument standards, if available. This document does not specify test methods for materials used for rotary instruments. NOTE For materials used for rotary instruments, see ISO 21850-1 and respective instrument standards. This document is not applicable to endodontic instruments. For endodontic instruments, see ISO 3630-1.

ISO 8325:2023 Referenced Document

ISO 13295 Dentistry - Mandrels for rotary instruments
ISO 1797 Dentistry - Shanks for rotary and oscillating instruments
ISO 1942 Dentistry — Vocabulary — Amendment 1
ISO 21850-1 Dentistry — Materials for dental instruments — Part 1: Stainless steel
ISO 21920-3 Geometrical product specifications (GPS) — Surface texture: Profile — Part 3: Specification operators
ISO 3274 Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) - Surface texture: Profile method - Nominal characteristics of contact (stylus) instruments; Technical Corrigendum 1