SIST EN ISO 23325:2020

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 23325:2020
01-september-2020
Zobozdravstvo - Odpornost zobnega amalgama proti koroziji (ISO 23325:2020)
Dentistry - Corrosion resistance of dental amalgam (ISO 23325:2020)
Zahnheilkunde - Korrosionsbeständigkeit von Dentalamalgam (ISO 23325:2020)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Résistance à la corrosion des amalgames dentaire (ISO
23325:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 23325:2020
ICS:
11.060.10 Zobotehnični materiali Dental materials
SIST EN ISO 23325:2020 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN ISO 23325
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

July 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 11.060.10
English Version

Dentistry - Corrosion resistance of dental amalgam (ISO
23325:2020)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Résistance à la corrosion Zahnheilkunde - Korrosionsbeständigkeit von
des amalgames dentaires (ISO 23325:2020) Dentalamalgam (ISO 23325:2020)
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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 23325:2020) 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 January 2021, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by January 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
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According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
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North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 23325:2020 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 23325:2020 without any modification.


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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 23325
First edition
2020-06
Dentistry — Corrosion resistance of
dental amalgam
Médecine bucco-dentaire — Résistance à la corrosion des amalgames
dentaires
Reference number
ISO 23325:2020(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Sampling . 3
5 Requirement . 3
6 Preparation of the dental amalgam test-piece . 4
6.1 General . 4
6.1.1 Temperature . 4
6.1.2 Mixing . 4
6.2 Apparatus for the preparation of the dental amalgam test-piece . 4
6.3 Materials and tolerances for construction of the mould . 4
6.4 Packing the mould, removal of test-piece and inspection for surface defects . 5
7 Test solution (artificial saliva) . 6
7.1 Reagents. 6
7.2 Stock solutions . 7
7.2.1 Stock Solution A . 7
7.2.2 Stock Solution B . 7
7.2.3 Stock Solution C . 7
7.3 Test solution . 7
8 Procedure for test-piece conditioning . 8
8.1 Apparatus . 8
8.2 Control test-pieces . 8
8.3 Corrosion test-pieces . 9
8.4 Replacement test-pieces . 9
9 Mechanical testing . 9
9.1 Apparatus for mechanical testing . 9
9.2 Procedure .10
9.2.1 Loading arrangement .10
9.2.2 Force application and fracture .11
9.3 Treatment of data .11
10 Test report .12
Bibliography .13
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 106, Dentistry, Subcommittee SC 1, Filling
and restorative materials, in collaboration with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN)
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Introduction
This document sets a requirement, being the acceptable limit, for the reduction in strength of dental
amalgam that is a consequence of crevice corrosion when the test is conducted using the procedure
specified in this document. It uses one of the three corrosion test procedures present in ISO/TS 17988
for which a requirement is given in this document. The testing protocol is designed to accelerate the
effect, such that results are obtained in a time suited to an in vitro test. Its purpose is to differentiate
acceptable products from those that are not (by using a benchmark value) and not to rank products. It
is not intended for use in product comparison claims.
Specific qualitative and quantitative requirements for freedom from biological hazard are not
included in this document, but it is recommended that reference be made to ISO 10993-1 and ISO 7405
for assessing possible biological hazards. The test procedure in this document is inappropriate for
assessing possible biological hazards.
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Dentistry — Corrosion resistance of dental amalgam
1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements for the permissible reduction in strength resulting from
crevice corrosion of dental amalgam products that are within the scope of ISO 24234 or ISO 20749. It
provides details of the test procedure for determining this.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 1942, Dentistry — Vocabulary
ISO 3696, Water for analytical laboratory use — Specification and test methods
ISO 4287, Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) — Surface texture: Profile method — Terms, definitions
and surface texture parameters
ISO 6344-1, Coated abrasives — Grain size analysis — Part 1: Grain size distribution test
ISO 7488, Dentistry — Mixing machines for dental amalgam
ISO 13897, Dentistry — Dental amalgam reusable mixing-capsules
ISO 24234, Dentistry — Dental amalgam
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 1942 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
dental amalgam alloy
alloy in fine particles, composed mainly of silver, tin and copper, which when mixed with dental mercury
(3.2), produces a dental amalgam for dental restoration
[SOURCE: ISO 20749:2017, 3.1]
3.2
dental mercury
mercury supplied for use in the preparation of dental amalgam
[SOURCE: ISO 20749:2017, 3.2]
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3.3
pre-capsulated product
product supplied in a sealed capsule that contains measured amounts of dental amalgam alloy (3.1)
powder and dental mercury (3.2) with masses that are appropriate for the production of a mass of dental
amalgam that is considered to be suitable for a single small or medium size restoration in a single tooth
Note 1 to entry: The dental amalgam alloy powder and dental mercury are separated by a barrier that is broken
immediately prior to mixing, allowing their contact. The capsule remains sealed until mixing has been completed.
[SOURCE: ISO 20749:2017, 3.3]
3.4
dental amalgam alloy tablet
quantity of dental amalgam alloy (3.1) powder that has been compressed to form a single entity for the
purpose of providing a pre-dosed quantity of the alloy that, when mixed with an appropriate mass of
dental mercury (3.2), produces a mass of dental amalgam that is considered to be suitable for a single
small or medium size restoration in a single tooth
Note 1 to entry: During mixing, the tablet is intended to break apart, forming a fine powder.
[SOURCE: ISO/TS 20746:2016, 3.4]
3.5
dental mercury sachet
measured quantity of dental mercury (3.2) supplied in a sachet (for use in a reusable mixing capsule)
in a mass that, when mixed with an appropriate mass of dental amalgam alloy (3.1), produces a mass
of dental amalgam that is considered to be suitable for a single small or medium size restoration in a
single tooth
Note 1 to entry: The sachet is intended to rupture during mixing to allow the dental mercury to come into contact
with the dental amalgam alloy powder.
Note 2 to entry: A dental mercury sachets may be referred to as a dental mercury pillow.
[SOURCE: ISO/TS 20746:2016, 3.5]
3.6
hertzian-loading strength-reduction corrosion test
test in which a test-piece is immersed for a defined period of time in a specified solution (at a specified
temperature) in a way that creates crevice corrosion conditions on one surface, after which it is removed
from the solution and fractured with the force to do this then compared with the force to fracture an
identical test-piece subjected to ageing in air at the same temperature
Note 1 to entry: Fracture is initiated from the surface subjected to crevice corrosion conditions and proceeds by
radial crack growth.
[SOURCE: ISO/TS 17988: 2014, 3.8]
3.7
radial cracking
fracture pattern of a Hertzian-loaded test-piece in which (more or less) planar cracks form along radii,
normal to the face of the disc shaped test-piece, thus dissecting it into two or more sectors
Note 1 to entry: Such radial cracks initiate on the test surface of the test-piece and propagate through the disc to
produce approximately equiangular dissection in most cases.
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EXAMPLE Some radial fracture patterns in disc shaped test-pieces are illustrated here:
[SOURCE: ISO/TS 20746:2016, 3.8]
3.8
top surface
surface of the disc shaped test-piece that has been produced by carving back unset amalgam that is
above the level of the mould until the surface of the test-piece is flat and level with that mould surface
[SOURCE: ISO/TS 20746:2016, 3.6]
3.9
test surface
surface of the disc shaped test-piece that has been produced by contact with the polished glass plate
when the mixed amalgam is packed into the mould
[SOURCE: ISO/TS 20746:2016, 3.7]
3.10
mixing machine for dental amalgam
DEPRECATED: amalgamator
electrically-powered mixing machine that operates using an oscillating action for mixing dental
amalgam alloy (3.1) and dental mercury (in a capsule) to produce a dental amalgam
[SOURCE: ISO/TS 17988: 2014, 3.12]
4 Sampling
Products shall be procured in packages that have been produced for retail.
For pre-capsulated dental amalgam products, procure a sufficient number of capsules from a single lot.
For dental amalgam alloy in the form of a powder supplied in bulk or in tablets, procure sufficient dental
amalgam alloy and a sufficient number of dental mercury sachets from single lots. The dental mercury
sachets shall conform to ISO 24234.
NOTE In this context, “sufficient” is deemed to be the quantity to make the required number of test-pieces
and the maximum number of test-pieces allowed to replace any that are rejected.
At least 3,0 g of dental amalgam alloy is required per test-piece.
5 Requirement
When tested in accordance with Clauses 6, 7, 8 and 9 the mean value (in newton) of 10 valid results for
corrosion test-pieces shall not be less than 80 % of the mean value (in newton) of 10 valid results for
control test-pieces.
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6 Preparation of the dental amalgam test-piece
6.1 General
6.1.1 Temperature
Prepare test-pieces at (23 ± 2) °C.
6.1.2 Mixing
For a dental amalgam alloy product supplied either as tablets or as a free-flowing powder in bulk, the
ratio by mass of the dental amalgam alloy to the mass of dental mercury shall be that recommended by
the manufacturer. Use a reusable mixing-capsule (with a pestle, if needed) that conforms to ISO 13897.
Use any other mixing accessory that is required, as recommended by the manufacturer. If more than
one mix is required to make the test-piece, produce these mixes simultaneously using equipment of the
same type for each mix. However, if the last mix can be produced within the working time of the first
mix, mixing these masses sequentially on a single piece of equipment is permitted.
For pre-capsulated products, use as many capsules as needed. Mix the contents of the capsules either
simultaneously using the same number of mixing machines for dental amalgam of the same type, or
sequentially on a single mixing machine for dental amalgam (the latter is permitted, provided the
mixing of the last capsule is completed before the end of the working time of the first). If necessary, use
only a portion of the dental amalgam mix from one of these capsules.
Use a mixing machine for dental amalgam that conforms to ISO 7488 and that is recommended for mixing
the dental amalgam alloy product with dental mercury or mixing the pre-capsulated product. Use the
mixing machine settings and mixing time that are recommended by the manufacturer of the dental
amalgam alloy or pre-capsulated product (for the mass of dental amalgam alloy that is being mixed).
6.2 Apparatus for the preparation of the dental amalgam test-piece
6.2.1 Mould, as shown in Figure 1.
6.2.2 Flat glass plate, with a polished scratch-free surface and square with an edge length greater
than 30 mm.
6.2.3 Microscope slide, glass, to provide a straight edge to carve back the dental amalgam.
6.2.4 Hand-instrument for dental amalgam packing.
6.2.5 Tweezers, steel.
6.3 Materials and tolerances for construction of the mould
The mould shall be made of hardened tool steel or hardened stainless steel. The upper and lower
surfaces shall be flat and parallel, and have an arithmetic mean roughness (R ) not greater than 6,3 μm
a
when tested in accordance with ISO 4287. The hole shall have a taper of (7 ± 2)° to allow the amalgam
disc to be ejected without undue force when this is applied to the face that has the smaller diameter. The
tapered surface shall be smooth enough not to impede the ejection of the test-piece. For example, it may
be honed to an arithmetic mean roughness (R ) of 6,3 μm (when tested in accordance with ISO 4287).
a
NOTE 1 For convenience, to distinguish between the two surfaces during test-piece production, a small
engraved mark (set away from the hole) can be made on one of the mould faces.
NOTE 2 The angle of the taper, (7 ± 2)° is the included angle. The wall of the mould is at an angle of (3,5 ± 1,0)°
with the centre line.
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It is permissible to use PTFE in the place of steel provided the same dimensional accuracy and surface
roughness exists. Steel is selected for better durability. If PTFE is used, the thickness shall be checked
frequently and the edges of the tapered hole inspected for significant chipping.
6.4 Packing the mould, removal of test-piece and inspection for surface defects
Place the steel mould on the glass plate with the side that has the greater diameter for the tapered hole
in contact with the plate.
NOTE 1 The surface of the glass plate acts as a matrix for the test surface of the test-piece.
Mix a mass of the dental amalgam sufficient to make a disc-shaped test-piece that is 10 mm diameter
and 3 mm high after packing into the die shown in Figure 1.
Transfer pieces of the amalgam paste to the mould by using the tweezers. Using the hand-instrument
for dental amalgam packing (6.2.4), condense the dental amalgam, overfilling slightly. Carve back using
the edge of the microscope slide to produce a flat surface (on the dental amalgam) that is level with that
of the mould.
A razor blade should not be used for carving back excess amalgam. A microscope slide produces a
smoother and more even surface finish.
Allow the dental amalgam to set for 10 min. Carefully eject the test-piece from the mould by applying
light finger-pressure to the surface of the test-piece that has been carved back (the top surface), while
holding the mould in the other hand. Check visually that the test surface is defect-free everywhere, other
than possibly at the margin. Use visual inspection without magnification. Carry out this inspection
at an illuminance of at least 1 000 lux and at a distance not exceeding 250 mm. A person making the
inspection shall have nominally normal visual acuity [corrective (non-magnifying) non-tinted lenses
may be worn]. If a defect is detected, reject that test-piece and make a replacement.
NOTE 2 To prevent any damage to the test surface during ejection, placing a thick soft pad, such as a number of
dental napkins, under the mould to “catch” the ejected test-piece is recommended.
After ejection do not grind or polish the surfaces of the test-piece.
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Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 1 — Mould to produce disc-shaped test-pieces for the Hertzian-loading strength-
reduction corrosion test
7 Test solution (artificial saliva)
7.1 Reagents
All reagents are to be analytical grade with the exception of lactic acid which is to be ≥85 %.
7.1.1 Sodium dihydrogen phosphate.
7.1.2 Potassium chloride.
7.1.3 Sodium chloride.
7.1.4 Ammonium chloride.
7.1.5 Trisodium citrate dihydrate.
7.1.6 Lactic acid solution.
7.1.7 Urea.
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7.1.8 Uric acid.
7.1.9 Sodium hydroxide.
7.1.10 Potassium thiocyanate.
7.1.11 Hydrochloric acid.
7.1.12 Water to Grade 2, as specified in ISO 3696.
7.2 Stock solutions
Make the following three stock solutions using water to Grade 2, as specified in ISO 3696. Store these
separately in a refrigerator at (4 ± 2) °C.
7.2.1 Stock Solution A
7.2.1.1 Sodium dihydrogen phosphate, 28,0 g/l.
7.2.1.2 Potassium chloride, 86,8 g/l.
7.2.1.3 Sodium chloride, 7,2 g/l.
7.2.1.4 Ammonium chloride, 11,0 g/l.
7.2.1.5 Trisodium citrate dihydrate, 1,1 g/l.
7.2.1.6 Lactic acid solution, 3,5 g/l.
7.2.2 Stock Solution B
7.2.2.1 Urea, 5,0 g/l.
7.2.2.2 Uric acid, 0,375 g/l.
7.2.2.3 Sodium hydroxide, 0,1 g/l.
7.2.3 Stock Solution C
7.2.3.1 Potass
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