SIST EN ISO 9173-2:2010
(Main)Dentistry - Extraction forceps - Part 2: Designation (ISO 9173-2:2010)
- Abstract
ISO 9173‑2:2010 specifies the designation of dental extraction forceps.
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 14-May-2009
- Publication Date
- 14-Sep-2010
- Technical Committee
- VAZ - Healthcare
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 20-Aug-2010
- Due Date
- 25-Oct-2010
- Completion Date
- 15-Sep-2010
SIST EN ISO 9173-2:2010 is the Slovenian adoption of EN ISO 9173-2:2010, based on ISO 9173-2:2010 from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It specifies how dental extraction forceps are designated so dentists, assistants, manufacturers, and cataloguers can identify the intended clinical use of a forceps in a consistent way.
What does SIST EN ISO 9173-2:2010 specify?
SIST EN ISO 9173-2:2010 specifies the designation of dental extraction forceps. In practice, it tells users how to name and order forceps by combining the maker’s pattern number with a functional designation linked to the tooth area and intended use.
The document is organized into five clauses:
- Clause 1 gives the scope.
- Clause 2 lists the normative references.
- Clause 3 defines the key terms.
- Clause 4 sets out the designation rules.
- Clause 5 covers marking, labelling, and catalogue entries.
The introduction explains why this matters: many extraction forceps are used for more than one tooth or on both sides, while some are specific to a tooth group, a side, or root use. A shared designation system helps avoid confusion when selecting the instrument for a clinical task.
What are the key requirements of SIST EN ISO 9173-2:2010?
SIST EN ISO 9173-2:2010 requires every extraction forceps designation to combine two elements: the pattern number and the functional designation. This is the core rule in Clause 4, and it matters because the same manufacturer pattern can have different clinical uses.
How the designation is built
The designation uses the format:
- pattern number
- functional designation in brackets
The pattern number is the traditional figure number used by the manufacturer in its region of origin. For buyers and clinical staff, that means the familiar product number remains part of the identification, which helps when comparing catalogues or reordering instruments.
How the functional designation works
The functional designation follows the tooth and oral cavity coding system from ISO 3950, but it does not use quadrants or individual tooth numbers. Instead, it uses a reduced set of codes for the jaw, the sextant, and the special use. This keeps the designation suited to forceps that are often intended for groups of teeth rather than a single tooth.
Clause 4.3.2 splits the functional designation into three parts:
- first designator - jaw
- second designator - sextant
- third designator - special use
In practice, this tells the clinician what part of the mouth the forceps are meant for, which reduces the risk of choosing a tool for the wrong arch or tooth group.
How multiple uses are shown
When forceps are intended for more than one sextant, the second designator uses slash marks to separate the sextants. For posterior universal forceps, a hyphen separates the upper and lower sextants. This matters in cataloguing and ordering because it shows whether one instrument covers several locations or both arches.
What special-use coding covers
The third designator identifies the special use of the forceps, such as pediatric, root, tooth splitting, premolar, molar, or third molar use. That helps a buyer or clinician distinguish a general-purpose forceps from a forceps made for a narrower application.
What manufacturers must show
Clause 5 requires the pattern number to be indelibly marked on the extraction forceps and on the primary packaging. The designation may also be marked on the instrument and should appear on the packaging. Catalogue entries shall include the full designation. In practice, this means the same identification should follow the product from the instrument itself to its packaging and product listing.
What terms does SIST EN ISO 9173-2:2010 define?
- Pattern number - the manufacturer’s specific brand number for a forceps, used as the product’s traditional figure number.
- Functional designation - the part of the designation that describes the intended clinical application.
- Designation - the full identification made from the pattern number and the functional designation.
- Jaw - the upper or lower arch, used as the first part of the functional designation.
- Sextant - the part of the dental arch used in the second designator.
- Special use - the intended special application, such as pediatric or root forceps.
Who uses SIST EN ISO 9173-2:2010?
SIST EN ISO 9173-2:2010 is used by dentists and dental assistants when selecting and ordering extraction forceps for a specific clinical purpose. Manufacturers and dental equipment suppliers use it to label products, prepare catalogues, and keep product naming consistent.
It is also relevant to procurement staff and buyers who need to compare forceps from different sources using the same naming structure. That makes the standard useful in ordering, inventory control, and product documentation.
Which standards are used with SIST EN ISO 9173-2:2010?
- ISO 1942, Dentistry - Vocabulary - supplies the dental terms used in the document.
- ISO 3166-1, Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions - Part 1: Country codes - provides the country codes used in the examples.
- ISO 3950, Dentistry - Designation system for teeth and areas of the oral cavity - provides the tooth and oral cavity coding system that underpins the functional designation.
- ISO 9173-1, Dentistry - Extraction forceps - Part 1: General requirements and test methods - covers the general requirements and test methods for extraction forceps.
What does the SIST EN ISO 9173-2:2010 document contain?
The document contains the designation rules, the supporting term definitions, and the coding structure for functional designation. It includes tables that map the jaw, sextant, and special-use codes, plus a figure showing the tooth and oral cavity areas used for designation.
It also gives examples of full forceps designations and shows how country codes appear in those examples. Clause 5 then translates the naming system into practical product control by covering marking, labelling, and catalogue entries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 9173-2:2010 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Dentistry - Extraction forceps - Part 2: Designation (ISO 9173-2:2010)". This standard covers: ISO 9173‑2:2010 specifies the designation of dental extraction forceps.
ISO 9173‑2:2010 specifies the designation of dental extraction forceps.
SIST EN ISO 9173-2:2010 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.
SIST EN ISO 9173-2:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 15947-1:2016, SIST EN 14655:2005+A1:2010, SIST EN 455-2:2010+A2:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Dentistry - Extraction forceps - Part 2: Designation (ISO 9173-2:2010)
Zahnheilkunde - Extraktionszangen - Teil 2: Bezeichnung (ISO 9173-2:2010)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Daviers - Partie 2 : Désignation (ISO 9173-2:2010)
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 9173-2
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ICS 11.060.20
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Dentistry - Extraction forceps - Part 2: Designation (ISO 9173-
2:2010)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Daviers - Partie 2: Désignation Zahnheilkunde - Extraktionszangen - Teil 2: Bezeichnung
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Foreword .3
Foreword
This document (EN ISO 9173-2:2010) 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.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 9173-2
First edition
2010-05-01
Dentistry — Extraction forceps —
Part 2:
Designation
Médecine bucco-dentaire — Daviers —
Partie 2: Désignation
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