EN ISO 13078:2013
(Main)Dentistry - Dental furnace - Test method for temperature measurement with separate thermocouple (ISO 13078:2013)
Dentistry - Dental furnace - Test method for temperature measurement with separate thermocouple (ISO 13078:2013)
ISO 13078:2013 specifies a test method for the calibration of dental furnaces that are suitable for the heat treatment of silica-based dental ceramic restorations in the temperature range between 600 °C and 1 050 °C.
Zahnheilkunde - Brennofen - Prüfverfahren für die Temperaturmessung mit separatem Thermoelement (ISO 13078:2013)
Diese Internationale Norm legt ein Prüfverfahren zur Kalibrierung von Brennöfen fest, die zur Wärmebehandlung von silikathaltigen dentalkeramischen Restaurationen im Temperaturbereich zwischen 600 °C und 1 050 °C geeignet sind. Diese Internationale Norm gilt nicht für Brennöfen, die zum Sintern von Zirkondioxidgerüsten (im Temperaturbereich von 1350 °C oder höher vorgesehen sind.
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Four dentaire - Méthode d'essai pour le mesurage de la température au moyen d'un thermocouple (ISO 13078:2013)
L'ISO 13078:2013 spécifie une méthode d'essai pour l'étalonnage des fours dentaires appropriés au traitement thermique des restaurations céramiques dentaires à base de silice, dans la plage de température comprise entre 600 °C et 1 050 °C.
Zobozdravstvo - Dentalne peči - Preskusna metoda za merjenje temperature z ločenim termoelementom (ISO 13078:2013)
Ta mednarodni standard določa preskusno metodo za umerjanje dentalnih peči, ki so primerne za toplotno obdelavo dentalnih keramičnih restavracij na podlagi kremena v razponu temperature med 600 °C in 1050 °C. Ta mednarodni standard ne zajema peči, namenjenih za sintiranje okvirjev iz cirkonijevega oksida (v razponu temperature 1350 °C ali več).
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 12-Feb-2013
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Aug-2013
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 55 - Dentistry
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 55 - Dentistry
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 13-Feb-2013
- Completion Date
- 13-Feb-2013
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN ISO 13078:2013 is an international standard specifying a test method for temperature measurement in dental furnaces using a separate thermocouple. This standard applies to dental furnaces designed for the heat treatment of silica-based dental ceramic restorations within the temperature range of 600 °C to 1,050 °C. The standard does not cover furnaces used for sintering zirconium oxide frameworks, which require higher temperatures (above 1,350 °C).
Developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 106 "Dentistry" and CEN/TC 55 "Dentistry," this standard ensures uniformity in the calibration and temperature accuracy of dental furnaces. Accurate temperature measurement is essential for consistent firing results, affecting the final quality of dental restorations such as metal-ceramic and all-ceramic prostheses.
Key Topics
- Temperature Calibration: Defines the procedure for calibrating dental furnace temperature controls using a separate thermocouple, to guarantee precise heat treatment.
- Thermocouple Placement: Specifies positioning in the firing chamber, including mounting on a honeycomb firing tray, with precise measurement tolerances.
- Test Equipment: Requires a platinum-rhodium thermocouple (Type S) with defined tolerances and a calibrated temperature indicating device accurate within ±1.2 °C at test temperatures.
- Heating and Holding Parameters: Standardizes the heating rate (~60 °C/min), test temperature points (commonly 700 °C, 800 °C, or 900 °C), and holding time (1 minute) to ensure repeatability.
- Adjustment and Verification: Instructions on adjusting the furnace set point based on thermocouple readings and verification through repeated testing cycles.
- Documentation: Details mandatory content for test reports including furnace model, serial number, equipment used, measurement deviations, and laboratory identifiers.
Applications
EN ISO 13078:2013 is vital for manufacturers, laboratories, and dental technicians involved in:
- Producing dental ceramic restorations such as crowns, bridges, and veneers.
- Conducting quality control for dental furnace performance and temperature consistency.
- Ensuring clinical reliability and durability of ceramic prostheses by minimizing issues like discoloration, improper firing, or mechanical failures.
- Standardizing processes across multiple manufacturers and models of dental furnaces, reducing variability in sintering and firing results.
- Complying with national or international regulatory requirements for dental equipment safety and efficacy.
Related Standards
- ISO 1942 - Dentistry Vocabulary: Provides precise terminology definitions used in the dental industry.
- ISO 6872 - Dentistry-Ceramic Materials: Specifies requirements and test methods for dental ceramics.
- IEC 60584 (Parts 1-3) - Thermocouples: Defines reference tables, tolerances, and cable specifications for thermocouples used in temperature measurement.
- ISO 9693-1 - Dentistry-Compatibility Testing for Metal-Ceramic Systems: Addresses compatibility tests relevant to dental restoration materials.
Keywords: dental furnace calibration, dental ceramic sintering, thermocouple temperature measurement, silica-based dental ceramics, prosthodontic heat treatment, ISO 13078, dental equipment standards, temperature accuracy dental furnace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 13078:2013 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Dentistry - Dental furnace - Test method for temperature measurement with separate thermocouple (ISO 13078:2013)". This standard covers: ISO 13078:2013 specifies a test method for the calibration of dental furnaces that are suitable for the heat treatment of silica-based dental ceramic restorations in the temperature range between 600 °C and 1 050 °C.
ISO 13078:2013 specifies a test method for the calibration of dental furnaces that are suitable for the heat treatment of silica-based dental ceramic restorations in the temperature range between 600 °C and 1 050 °C.
EN ISO 13078:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.060.20 - Dental equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN ISO 13078:2013 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 302-8:2017, ENV 13372:1999, EN 586-1:1997, EN 604-1:1997. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN ISO 13078:2013 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 93/42/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Dentistry - Dental furnace - Test method for temperature measurement with separate
thermocouple (ISO 13078:2013)
Zahnheilkunde - Brennofen - Prüfverfahren für die Temperaturmessung mit separatem
Thermoelement (ISO 13078:2013)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Four dentaire - Méthode d'essai pour le mesurage de la
température au moyen d'un thermocouple (ISO 13078:2013)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 13078:2013
ICS:
11.060.20 =RERWHKQLþQDRSUHPD Dental equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 13078
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2013
ICS 11.060.20
English Version
Dentistry - Dental furnace - Test method for temperature
measurement with separate thermocouple (ISO 13078:2013)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Four dentaire - Méthode d'essai Zahnheilkunde - Brennofen - Prüfverfahren für die
pour le mesurage de la température au moyen d'un Temperaturmessung mit separatem Thermoelement (ISO
thermocouple (ISO 13078:2013) 13078:2013)
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Foreword .3
Foreword
This document (EN ISO 13078:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 106 "Dentistry" in
collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 55 “Dentistry” the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by August 2013.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 13078:2013 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 13078:2013 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 13078
First edition
2013-02-01
Dentistry — Dental furnace — Test
method for temperature measurement
with separate thermocouple
Médecine bucco-dentaire — Four dentaire — Méthode d’essai pour le
mesurage de la température au moyen d’un thermocouple
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ISO 13078:2013(E)
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ISO 13078:2013(E)
Foreword
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rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 13078 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 106, Dentistry, Subcommittee SC 2,
Prosthodontic materials.
ISO 13078:2013(E)
Introduction
Dental furnaces are suitable for the manufacturing of metal-ceramic and all-ceramic restorations for use in
dentistry. Dental furnaces are particularly used for firing or sintering, respectively, of dental opaques, dentine
and enamel materials to the respective compatible substructure materials. Dental furnaces are also used
for other applications such as oxidizing metallic substructures in preparation for porcelain firing, for melting
pressable ceramics, for stain and glaze firing, etc. According to the current state of the art, the temperature of
this process lies between 600 °C and 1 050 °C.
The firing result obtained is influenced by the accuracy of the actual temperature, which may be influenced by
the different calib
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