Overview
ISO/TR 22710:2019 provides a standardized vocabulary for the entire digital process chain in dental implant prosthetics, with a primary focus on the workflow from dental CT imaging to CAD/CAM for implant-supported restorations. Developed by ISO/TC 106 (Dentistry), this technical report addresses the terminology inconsistencies present in product documentation and user instructions across dental CT, CAD/CAM, and implant prosthesis systems. The standard consolidates preferred terms, synonyms, and clear definitions, focusing on processes such as backward planning, enabling effective communication among dental professionals, manufacturers, and technicians.
Key Topics
- Digital Process Chain in Implant Dentistry: Standardizes terms for each step from initial dental computed tomography (CT) imaging to the placement of the finished dental prosthesis using CAD/CAM technologies.
- Backward Planning: Defines the concept and workflow where the ideal prosthesis position determines the position and orientation of the dental implant using digital data, improving treatment predictability and patient outcomes.
- Terminology Alignment: Unifies varying terms used for identical system parts and procedures, including dental CT (such as cone beam CT), sectional planes (axial, coronal, sagittal), planning and surgical templates, sleeves (outer, inner, guide), and digital tools such as virtual articulators.
- System Interoperability: Provides vocabulary for open and closed digital systems, supporting integration and data exchange across platforms and suppliers in digital dentistry.
- Guided and Navigated Surgeries: Clarifies terms for different types of digitally-assisted oral surgical procedures, from template-guided and computer-assisted to robotic-assisted surgeries.
Applications
The standardized vocabulary in ISO/TR 22710:2019 serves several practical purposes in modern digital dentistry:
- Implant Treatment Planning: Facilitates clear communication among team members when planning implant positions, using both anatomical diagnostics from dental CT and prosthetic requirements via CAD/CAM.
- Interoperability and Integration: Supports seamless sharing of digital dental data across different brands and types of equipment, reducing errors caused by terminology confusion.
- Quality Assurance and Training: Provides dentists, dental technicians, and students with consistent, up-to-date terminology, supporting better training outcomes and regulatory compliance.
- Procurement and Documentation: Enables buyers and users to more accurately evaluate digital dental equipment, software, and component compatibility, streamlining specification and procurement processes.
- Manufacturers and Developers: Assists manufacturers of dental CT, CAD/CAM, and surgical template systems in creating clearer product documentation, improving market acceptance and safety.
Related Standards
ISO/TR 22710:2019 references and complements several key international dentistry standards, including:
- ISO 1942 - Dentistry - Vocabulary: General dental terminology.
- ISO 16443 - Dentistry - Vocabulary for dental implants systems and related procedures: Terms specific to implants.
- ISO 18739 - Dentistry - Vocabulary of process chain for CAD/CAM systems: Focused vocabulary for CAD/CAM workflow.
These standards together ensure comprehensive, internationally accepted language throughout dental digital workflows, supporting greater consistency and innovation in implant prosthetic restorations.
For anyone involved in dental implantology, digital dentistry, or the manufacture and supply of dental technology, ISO/TR 22710:2019 is an essential resource for harmonizing communication and enhancing workflow efficiency within the rapidly advancing field of digital prosthodontics.