Dentistry - Elastomeric auxiliaries for use in orthodontics (ISO 21606:2022)

This document specifies the requirements and their test methods applicable to all elastomeric auxiliaries used for orthodontics both inside and outside the mouth, in conjunction with fixed and removable appliances.

Zahnheilkunde - Elastomeres Zubehör für die Kieferorthopädie (ISO 21606:2022)

Dieses Dokument legt die Anforderungen und ihre Prüfverfahren für alle elastomeren Hilfsmittel fest, die in der Kieferorthopädie sowohl innerhalb als auch außerhalb des Munds in Verbindung mit festsitzenden und herausnehmbaren Apparaturen verwendet werden.

Médecine bucco-dentaire - Auxiliaires élastomériques utilisés en orthodontie (ISO 21606:2022)

Le présent document spécifie les exigences et méthodes d’essai applicables à tous les auxiliaires élastomériques utilisés en orthodontie, à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur de la bouche, en association avec des appareillages fixes et amovibles.

Zobozdravstvo - Elastomerni pripomočki za uporabo v ortodontiji (ISO 21606:2022)

Ta dokument določa zahteve in povezane preskusne metode, ki se uporabljajo za vse elastomerne pripomočke za uporabo v ortodontiji znotraj in zunaj ustne votline, v povezavi s fiksnimi in odstranljivimi ortodontskimi aparati.

General Information

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
30-Jan-2022
Publication Date
10-Oct-2022
Technical Committee
VAZ - Healthcare
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
04-Oct-2022
Due Date
09-Dec-2022
Completion Date
11-Oct-2022

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Effective Date
01-Nov-2022

Overview

EN ISO 21606:2022 / ISO 21606:2022 - Dentistry - Elastomeric auxiliaries for use in orthodontics - is a European adoption of the international standard specifying requirements and test methods for elastomeric orthodontic products. It applies to elastomeric auxiliaries used both intra‑oral and extra‑oral, in conjunction with fixed and removable appliances. This second edition (2022) supersedes earlier versions and was approved by CEN as EN ISO 21606:2022.

Key topics and technical requirements

The standard defines terminology, dimensional criteria, mechanical properties and standardized test procedures for elastomeric orthodontic devices, including:

  • Device types covered: orthodontic elastics, elastomeric chains, elastomeric thread, ligatures and separators (collectively “elastomeric auxiliaries”).
  • Dimensions and test length: definitions such as link length, inner/outer diameters and the specified test length for each device type.
  • Mechanical properties:
    • Initial extension force (F0) - force at three times the test length after initial extension to four times the test length.
    • 24 h residual force (F24) - force at three times the test length measured at 24 hours after initial extension, expressed as a percentage of F0.
    • Ultimate extension (A) - extension at break expressed as a percentage.
  • Test methods: sampling, ambient conditions, apparatus and step‑by‑step procedures for measuring dimensions, initial force, 24 h residual force and ultimate extension, plus treatment of results.
  • Marking, labelling and packaging: general requirements for product information and labelling to support traceability and safe use.
  • Normative references: e.g., ISO 3696, ISO 1942, ISO 8601‑1. The standard recommends referring to ISO 10993‑1 and ISO 7405 for biological hazard assessment (biocompatibility not specified in detail here).

Practical applications

EN ISO 21606:2022 is used to:

  • Establish product specifications during design and development of elastomeric orthodontic devices.
  • Perform type testing and quality control in manufacturing and laboratory settings.
  • Provide consistent, comparable data for clinical decision‑making and supplier/product comparisons (force decay, elongation at break).
  • Support regulatory compliance, technical dossiers and CE marking in the EU market.

Who should use this standard

  • Manufacturers of orthodontic elastomeric products
  • Quality managers and test laboratories in dental materials
  • Regulatory affairs professionals and conformity assessors
  • Orthodontists and dental procurement teams evaluating product performance

Related standards

  • ISO 10993‑1, ISO 7405 (biocompatibility guidance)
  • ISO 3696 (water for analytical use), ISO 1942 (dental vocabulary)

EN ISO 21606:2022 provides a consistent, reproducible framework for measuring and reporting performance of elastomeric orthodontic auxiliaries, enabling reliable product comparison, quality assurance and safer clinical use.

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SIST EN ISO 21606:2022 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Dentistry - Elastomeric auxiliaries for use in orthodontics (ISO 21606:2022)". This standard covers: This document specifies the requirements and their test methods applicable to all elastomeric auxiliaries used for orthodontics both inside and outside the mouth, in conjunction with fixed and removable appliances.

This document specifies the requirements and their test methods applicable to all elastomeric auxiliaries used for orthodontics both inside and outside the mouth, in conjunction with fixed and removable appliances.

SIST EN ISO 21606:2022 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.060.10 - Dental materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN ISO 21606:2022 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 21606:2008. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2022
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 21606:2008
Zobozdravstvo - Elastomerni pripomočki za uporabo v ortodontiji (ISO 21606:2022)
Dentistry - Elastomeric auxiliaries for use in orthodontics (ISO 21606:2022)
Zahnheilkunde - Elastomeres Zubehör für die Kieferorthopädie (ISO 21606:2022)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Auxiliaires élastomériques utilisés en orthodontie (ISO
21606:2022)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 21606:2022
ICS:
11.060.10 Zobotehnični materiali Dental materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 21606
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 11.060.10 Supersedes EN ISO 21606:2007
English Version
Dentistry - Elastomeric auxiliaries for use in orthodontics
(ISO 21606:2022)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Auxiliaires élastomériques Zahnheilkunde - Elastomeres Zubehör für die
utilisés en orthodontie (ISO 21606:2022) Kieferorthopädie (ISO 21606:2022)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 30 July 2022.

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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 21606:2022) 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 February 2023, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 21606:2007
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
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following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 21606:2022 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 21606:2022 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 21606
Second edition
2022-08
Dentistry — Elastomeric auxiliaries
for use in orthodontics
Médecine bucco-dentaire — Auxiliaires élastomériques utilisés en
orthodontie
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ISO 21606:2022(E)
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ISO 21606:2022(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 S c op e . 1
2 Nor m at i ve r ef er enc e s . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 R e qu i r ement s . 3
4.1 General . 3
4.2 Dimensions . 3
4.3 M echanical properties . 3
4.3.1 Initial extension force . 3
4.3.2 2 4 h residual force. 3
4.3.3 Ultimate extension . 3
5 Te s t me t ho d s . 4
5.1 S ampling . 4
5 . 2 A mbient c ond it ion s. 4
5 . 3 D i men s ion s . 4
5.3.1 Apparatus . 4
5.3.2 Procedure . 4
5.4 I nitial extension force, F . 4
5.4.1 A pparatus . 4
5.4.2 Procedure . 5
5.5 2 4 h residual force, F . 5
5.5.1 Ap paratus . 5
5.5.2 P rocedure . 6
5.6 U ltimate extension, A . 6
5.6.1 Apparatus . 6
5.6.2 Procedure . 7
5.7 T reatment of results . 7
6 Marking, labelling and packaging .7
6.1 General requirements . 7
6.2 P ackaging and labelling . 7
Bibliography . 8
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