ISO 21672-1-2012 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 21672-1:2012 — Dentistry — Periodontal probes — Part 1: General requirements. This international standard specifies general requirements and test methods for periodontal probes, principally those manufactured from austenitic and martensitic stainless steel; it excludes probes with working ends made entirely of plastic, HAUER probes and probes with a defined probing force.

Abstract

Part 1 of ISO 21672 defines the scope, materials, general construction requirements, dimensional and functional characteristics and relevant test methods for conventional stainless-steel periodontal probes used in dental practice and manufacturing. It establishes baseline criteria to ensure probe safety, durability and measurement reliability.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed as current after ISO review cycle).
• Publication date: April 2012 (published March/April 2012 depending on national adoption).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 11.060.25 — Dental instruments.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2012).
• Number of pages: 12 pages.

Details above are taken from the ISO catalogue entry and national adoptions.

Scope

This part of ISO 21672 specifies general requirements and test methods applicable to periodontal probes made of austenitic and martensitic stainless steel. It is intended to cover dimensional, mechanical and marking requirements and to define appropriate laboratory tests for conformity. The standard explicitly does not apply to probes whose working ends are made entirely of plastics, to HAUER probes or to probes that incorporate a defined probing force.

Key topics and requirements

• Material requirements (austenitic and martensitic stainless steels).
• Dimensional and geometrical characteristics of probe tips and shafts.
• Surface finish and corrosion resistance expectations.
• Marking, identification and designation conventions.
• Mechanical tests (e.g., bend, flex and stability tests) and basic functional tests.
• Exclusions: plastic-ended probes, HAUER probes, and probes with specified probing force.

Typical use and users

Used by dental instrument manufacturers (design, production and quality control), dental clinics and professional purchasers for product specification and acceptance, test laboratories performing conformity assessments, and regulatory bodies referencing technical requirements for dental instruments.

Related standards

ISO 21672 is a multipart standard; Part 2 (ISO 21672-2:2012) covers the designation of periodontal probes. Other related standards may include national/adopted EN/BS/ISO adoptions and general standards for dental instrument safety and sterilization; users should check national standards bodies for harmonized versions.

Keywords

periodontal probe, dental instrument, probe design, stainless steel, dental instrumentation, ISO 21672, test methods, probe designation

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 21672-1:2012 is the international standard that sets general requirements and test methods for periodontal probes (part of the ISO 21672 series for periodontal probes).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers material, dimensional, mechanical and marking requirements and defines laboratory test methods for conventional stainless-steel periodontal probes; it excludes certain probe types such as those with entirely plastic working ends, HAUER probes and probes with a defined probing force.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Dental instrument manufacturers, test laboratories, dental practitioners for product selection, procurement professionals and regulatory authorities referencing dental-device technical requirements.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 21672-1:2012 remains current; the ISO catalogue shows the 2012 edition as published and confirmed through the ISO periodic review (last confirmation noted in the ISO records). Users should verify national adoption dates for any regional variants.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 21672 is a multipart standard. Part 1 is General requirements (this document) and Part 2 covers Designation (ISO 21672-2:2012); other related parts or national adoptions may exist.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: periodontal probe, dental probe, probe designation, stainless-steel probe, dental instrument standard, test methods, ISO 21672.