ISO 14457-2017 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 14457:2017 — Dentistry — Handpieces and motors. This International Standard specifies requirements and test methods for handpieces and motors used in dentistry that have patient contact, and sets requirements for manufacturer's information, marking and packaging for those devices.

Abstract

ISO 14457:2017 defines the classification, performance requirements and test methods for straight and angle handpieces, high‑speed air turbine handpieces, air motors, electrical motors and prophylaxis (prophy) handpieces used in dental treatment. It excludes certain instrument types such as intraoral camera handpieces, powered polymerization handpieces, scalers of various kinds, powder‑jet handpieces and multifunction syringes.

General information

• Status: Published (current edition).
• Publication date: 17 October 2017.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 11.060.25 (Dental instruments).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2017).
• Number of pages: 34 (ISO edition; some regional/adopted editions include additional national forewords and annexes and may differ in page count).

Core bibliographic details above per ISO bibliographic record.

Scope

Applies to handpieces and motors used in dentistry for treatment of patients and having patient contact, regardless of construction. Specifically applicable to: straight and angle handpieces, high‑speed air turbine handpieces, air motors, electrical motors and prophy handpieces. Not applicable to intraoral camera handpieces, powered polymerization handpieces, air‑ or electric‑powered scalers, powder‑jet handpieces or multifunction handpieces (syringes). See Annex A of the standard for a category tree and clarifications.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification of handpieces and motors (types and category tree).
• General and specific requirements for design and performance (mechanical, functional and safety aspects).
• Sampling and testing methods, including test conditions and pass/fail criteria.
• Requirements for instructions for use, maintenance and servicing information.
• Technical description requirements, marking, labelling and packaging provisions.
• Informative annexes: category tree and test report form for consistent reporting.

These topics follow the clause structure and table of contents used in the EN/ISO adoption.

Typical use and users

Primary users include dental handpiece and motor manufacturers (design, verification and declaration of conformity), test laboratories performing type and production testing, regulatory bodies and notified bodies assessing device conformity, standards committees and technical writers preparing instructions for use, and procurement/specification teams in dental clinics and institutions evaluating equipment for purchase.

Related standards

ISO 14457:2017 is part of the dental instruments standards landscape and is referenced alongside other standards for rotary and powered dental instruments (for example the ISO 6360 series on rotary instruments and related parts). National and regional adoptions exist (e.g., EN ISO 14457 and various national transpositions). It replaces ISO 14457:2012.

Keywords

dentistry, handpiece, dental motor, handpiece testing, dental equipment, high‑speed turbine, air motor, electrical motor, prophy handpiece, lab testing, marking, labelling, packaging.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 14457:2017 is an International Standard that specifies requirements and test methods for dental handpieces and motors and sets out required manufacturer information, marking and packaging.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers classification, performance and safety requirements, sampling and test methods, technical descriptions, instructions for use, maintenance, marking, labelling and packaging for handpieces and motors that have patient contact. It explicitly lists device types that are included and those that are excluded.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, conformity assessment bodies, regulatory authorities, standards committees and procurement/specification teams in dental services use this standard to design, test and verify handpieces and motors and to prepare compliant documentation and labelling.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 14457:2017 is the current edition published in October 2017 and it replaced ISO 14457:2012 (withdrawn). The 2017 edition is the authoritative version to use unless a later revision has been published; check national adoption records for regional publication dates.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the body of ISO standards for dental instruments (work under ISO/TC 106/SC 4) and is used alongside related standards (for example ISO standards addressing rotary instruments and specific dental device categories). Regional/adopted versions (EN ISO, national standards) may exist with additional forewords or annexes.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Handpiece, dental motor, high‑speed turbine, air motor, electrical motor, prophy handpiece, dental instrument testing, marking, labelling, packaging.