ISO 1797-2017 PDF
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St ISO 1797-2017
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Ст ISO 1797-2017
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Full title and description
St ISO 1797-2017 — Dentistry — Shanks for rotary and oscillating instruments. This International Standard specifies dimensional and material requirements, marking information and measurement/test methods for shanks used in dental rotary and oscillating instruments; it consolidates previous part-based documents into a single edition.
Abstract
ISO 1797:2017 defines classification, dimensional tolerances, material-property requirements and verification methods for shanks used with rotary and oscillating dental instruments. It excludes tips fixed to a handpiece with a screw (for example scaler tips). Annex A provides guidance on quality control and sampling/acceptance criteria.
General information
- Status: Published (active international standard, confirmed stage).
- Publication date: May 2017 (ISO edition 3, published 2017-05).
- Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO), prepared by ISO/TC 106/SC 4 (Dental instruments).
- ICS / categories: 11.060.20 (Dental equipment).
- Edition / version: Edition 3 (ISO 1797:2017).
- Number of pages: 11 (official ISO edition page count).
Scope
ISO 1797:2017 applies to shanks for rotary and oscillating dental instruments and specifies requirements for their dimensions, material properties and marking, together with measurement and test methods to verify conformity. The document is intended for shanks used in handpieces and contra-angles but does not apply to removable tips that are fixed by a screw.
Key topics and requirements
- Classification of shank types and designation conventions (types for rotary and oscillating use).
- Dimensional requirements and tolerances for fitting and clearance to ensure compatibility with dental handpieces.
- Material-property requirements (mechanical and, where applicable, material-specific criteria) to support safe and reliable use.
- Marking, identification and location of markings on shanks.
- Measurement, test and inspection methods for verifying dimensions and material properties.
- Sampling plans, pass/fail acceptance criteria and quality-control guidance (Annex A).
Typical use and users
Manufacturers of dental rotary and oscillating instruments (bur and cutter producers), dental handpiece manufacturers, quality and test laboratories, regulatory compliance teams and procurement/specification engineers in dental clinics and hospitals use this standard to ensure interchangeability, safety and consistent performance of instrument shanks. Test houses and third-party conformity assessors also reference it during product evaluation.
Related standards
ISO 1797:2017 replaces and consolidates earlier part-based standards in the ISO 1797 series, including ISO 1797-1:2011 (shanks made of metals), ISO 1797-2:1992 (shanks made of plastics) and ISO 1797-3:2013 (shanks made of ceramics), all of which were withdrawn when the 2017 edition was published. Other dental instrument and test-method standards (for example standards on rotary-instrument test methods and dental vocabulary) are frequently referenced alongside ISO 1797 during product development and conformity assessment.
Keywords
shank, dental shank, rotary instrument, oscillating instrument, dental bur, dimensions, tolerances, material properties, measurement methods, quality control, ISO 1797.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ISO 1797:2017 is an International Standard that specifies requirements and test/measurement methods for shanks used with rotary and oscillating dental instruments. It is the consolidated (third) edition of the ISO 1797 series.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers classification, dimensional requirements and tolerances, material-property requirements, marking information, and verification methods (measurements, sampling and pass/fail criteria). Annex A provides quality-control guidance. The standard explicitly excludes tips fixed to a handpiece by a screw.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Manufacturers of dental burs and rotary/oscillating instruments, dental handpiece makers, testing and calibration laboratories, regulatory and compliance groups, and dental procurement/specification teams.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: ISO 1797:2017 is the current consolidated edition published in May 2017. It superseded and caused withdrawal of the earlier part-based documents ISO 1797-1:2011, ISO 1797-2:1992 and ISO 1797-3:2013. Users should check for any periodic reviews or amendments, but as published it is the definitive edition replacing the previous parts.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Historically yes — ISO 1797 existed as a multipart series (parts 1–3) addressing metal, plastic and ceramic shanks. The 2017 edition consolidated those parts into a single standard (ISO 1797:2017).
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Shank, dental bur, rotary instrument, oscillating instrument, dimensions, tolerances, material properties, measurement methods, quality control (ISO 1797).