BS EN ISO 1797:2017

This standard BS EN ISO 1797:2017 Dentistry. Shanks for rotary and oscillating instruments is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.060.25 Dental instruments
• 11.060.20 Dental equipment

This document specifies the requirements for dimensions and material properties of shanks used in dentistry for rotary or oscillating instruments. It describes the measurement methods for the verification of the requirements.

This document is not applicable to tips fixed to the handpiece with a screw, e.g. scaler tips.

Information about the location of marking is also given. Annex A on quality control is included in order to ensure a high quality level.