SIST EN ISO 4823:2021

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 4823:2015
Zobozdravstvo - Elastomerni materiali za odtise in ugriz (ISO 4823:2021)
Dentistry - Elastomeric impression and bite registration materials (ISO 4823:2021)
Zahnheilkunde - Elastomere Abformmaterialien und Bissregistriermassen (ISO
4823:2021)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Produits pour empreintes et matériaux pour enregistrement
des rapports intermaxillaires à base d’élastomères (ISO 4823:2021)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 4823:2021
ICS:
11.060.10 Zobotehnični materiali Dental materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 4823
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 11.060.10 Supersedes EN ISO 4823:2015
English Version
Dentistry - Elastomeric impression and bite registration
materials (ISO 4823:2021)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Produits pour empreintes et Zahnheilkunde - Elastomere Abformmaterialien und
matériaux pour enregistrement des rapports Bissregistriermassen (ISO 4823:2021)
intermaxillaires à base d'élastomères (ISO 4823:2021)
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 4823:2021) 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 September 2021, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2021.
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 4823:2015.
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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
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North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 4823:2021 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 4823:2021 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 4823
Fifth edition
2021-02
Dentistry — Elastomeric impression
and bite registration materials
Médecine bucco-dentaire — Produits pour empreintes et matériaux
pour enregistrement des rapports intermaxillaires à base
d’élastomères
Reference number
ISO 4823:2021(E)
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ISO 2021
ISO 4823:2021(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Classification . 2
5 Requirements . 3
5.1 Packaging requirements . 3
5.2 Labelling requirements . 3
5.2.1 Outer packages (containing one or more primary containers) . . 3
5.2.2 Primary containers within outer packaging . 3
5.3 Requirements for information in the manufacturer's instructions . 4
5.3.1 General. 4
5.3.2 Identifying information . . 4
5.3.3 Specific instructions for use . 4
5.4 Requirements for characteristics and properties . 5
5.4.1 Component colours (hand-spatulated or hand-kneaded mixes) . 5
5.4.2 Mixing time (hand-spatulated or hand-kneaded mixes). 5
5.4.3 Consistency . 5
5.4.4 Working time. 5
5.4.5 Detail reproduction . 5
5.4.6 Linear dimensional change . 5
5.4.7 Compatibility with gypsum . 5
5.4.8 Elastic recovery . 5
5.4.9 Strain in compression . 5
5.4.10 Minimum time in the oral cavity for bite registration materials . 6
5.4.11 Compression set of bite registration materials . 6
5.4.12 Hardness of bite registration materials . 6
6 Pre-test planning approaches . 6
6.1 Sampling . 6
6.2 Pre-test product examinations . 7
6.2.1 Examinations for compliance with labelling requirements . 7
6.2.2 Examinations for effectiveness of the packaging . 7
6.2.3 Examinations for compliance with requirements for instructions for use . 7
6.3 Essential pre-test preparatory practices . 7
6.3.1 Laboratory conditions . 7
6.3.2 Apparatus function verification steps . 8
6.3.3 Volume of materials to be mixed for each specimen . 8
6.3.4 Standardized approaches to proportioning, mixing, and handling of hand
mixed materials to be tested. 8
6.3.5 Timing for the specimen preparation and test procedures . 8
6.3.6 Simulated oral time/temperature treatment of specimens formed in
completely closed mould assemblies . 8
6.4 Pass/fail determinations . 8
6.5 Expression of test results . 8
7 Test methods — Specific . 8
7.1 Mixing time. 8
7.1.1 Apparatus . 8
7.1.2 Specimen preparation and test procedure (five specimens) . 9
7.1.3 Pass/fail determination and expression of results. 9
7.2 Consistency . 9
7.2.1 Apparatus and materials . 9
7.2.2 Advance preparation steps. 9
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7.2.3 Specimen preparation and test procedure (5 specimens) .10
7.2.4 Pass/fail determination and expression of results.10
7.3 Working-time .10
7.3.1 Apparatus .10
7.3.2 Working time test .11
7.4 Detail reproduction .12
7.4.1 Apparatus and materials .12
7.4.2 Specimen preparation .12
7.4.3 Test procedure .13
7.4.4 Pass/fail determination and expression of results.13
7.5 Linear dimensional change .13
7.5.1 Apparatus and materials .13
7.5.2 Test block line-length measurement procedure .14
7.5.3 Specimen preparation .14
7.5.4 Test specimen measurement .14
7.6 Compatibility with gypsum .15
7.6.1 Apparatus and materials .15
7.6.2 Specimen preparation .16
7.6.3 Test procedure .16
7.6.4 Pass/fail determination and expression of results.16
7.7 Elastic recovery .17
7.7.1 Apparatus and materials .17
7.7.2 Specimen preparation .17
7.7.3 Test procedure .18
7.7.4 Calculation of results .18
7.7.5 Pass/fail determination and expression of results.18
7.8 Strain in compression .18
7.8.1 Apparatus .18
7.8.2 Specimen preparation .19
7.8.3 Test procedure .19
7.8.4 Calculation of results .19
7.8.5 Pass/fail determination and expression of results.19
7.9 Minimum time in the oral cavity and compression set for bite registration materials .19
7.9.1 Apparatus .19
7.9.2 Specimen preparation .19
7.9.3 Test procedure .19
7.9.4 Evaluation .20
7.9.5 Pass/fail determination and expression of results.20
7.10 Hardness of bite registration materials .20
7.10.1 Apparatus .20
7.10.2 Specimen preparation .20
7.10.3 Test procedure .20
7.10.4 Evaluation .21
7.10.5 Pass/fail determination and expression of results.21
Annex A (normative) Figures .22
Annex B (normative) Standardized hand mixing methods .30
Bibliography .33
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Foreword
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different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www .iso .org/ directives).
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patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www .iso .org/ patents).
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iso/ foreword .html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/ISO/TC 106, Dentistry, Subcommittee SC 2,
Prosthodontic materials, in collaboration with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN)
Technical Committee CEN/TC 55, Dentistry, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation
between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition (ISO 4823:2015), which has been technically
revised and enhanced with regard to elastomeric bite registration materials. The following changes
have been applied:
— the title and scope have been changed to reflect the inclusion of elastomeric bite registration
materials;
— ISO 48-4:2018 has been added as a normative reference;
— a description of minimum time in the oral cavity for bite registration materials has been added;
— a description of hardness of bite registration materials has been added.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/ members .html.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 4823:2021(E)
Dentistry — Elastomeric impression and bite registration
materials
1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements and their test methods for elastomeric impression and bite
registration materials.
NOTE This document does not address possible biological hazards associated with the materials. Assessment
of these hazards is addressed in ISO 7405 and the ISO 10993 series.
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 48-4:2018, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of hardness — Part 4: Indentation
hardness by durometer method (Shore hardness)
ISO 1942, Dentistry — Vocabulary
ISO 6873:2013, Dentistry — Gypsum products
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
consistency
degree of firmness with which particles of a material, prepared for use, cohere so as to allow the
material to flow, or resist flow
3.2
elastic recovery
elastic properties required to recover adequately after deformation
3.3
extrusion mixing
method by which two or more material components are extruded simultaneously from their separate
primary containers through a mixing nozzle from which the material components emerge as a
homogeneous mixture
3.4
hand mixing
method of mixing the components of a material by means of manual kneading or spatulation
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3.5
hardness
resistance to indentation
Note 1 to entry: In this document, it is Shore hardness according to ISO 48-4:2018, Type A.
[SOURCE: ISO 1382:2020, 3.247, modified – Note 1 to entry added.]
3.6
minimum time in the oral cavity
minimum time span the material stays in the oral cavity to sufficiently minimize deformation
3.7
mixing time
time, measured from first contact between different components of a material being mixed, required
to achieve a homogeneous mixture when the components are mixed according to the manufacturer’s
instructions
Note 1 to entry: The time of first contact between extrusion-mixed material components is defined as the time
when the material components can be seen entering into the mixing nozzle.
3.8
outer package
wrapping or carton, used to cover one or more primary containers in preparation for retail marketing
Note 1 to entry: Legislation or specific standards can apply.
3.9
primary packaging
container designed to come into direct contact with the product
[SOURCE: ISO 21067-1:2016, 2.2.3, modified — “packaging” replaced with “container” in the definition.]
3.10
strain in compression
flexibility/stiffness property ranges of the materials that determines whether the set materials, when
formed as impressions, can be removed from the mouth without injury to the impressed oral tissues
and have adequate stiffness in the more flexible portions of impressions to resist deformation when
model-forming products are poured against them
3.11
working time
period of time beginning with the commencement of mixing and ending before the material being mixed
has begun to exhibit elastic properties that prevents the material from being manipulated as required
to form an impression or a mould having the desired surface detail and dimensional characteristics
4 Classification
Materials covered by this document are classified according to the following consistencies determined
immediately after completion of mixing according to the manufacturer’s instructions (see 5.3):
— Type 0: putty consistency;
— Type 1: heavy-bodied consistency;
— Type 2: medium-bodied consistency;
— Type 3: light-bodied consistency;
— Type B: bite registration materials.
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5 Requirements
5.1 Packaging requirements
No packaging requirements are specified in this document, but it is important for manufacturers to take
into account that the packaging should be such that it does not contaminate or permit contamination
of ingredients of the material components during recommended storage conditions. Structure of the
primary packaging should also be such that no leakage or inadvertent extrusion of the contents can
occur during storage and such that the containers will not rupture during use of the extrusion methods
recommended by the manufacturer.
NOTE Additional information can be supplied at the discretion of the manufacturer or as required by
regulation.
5.2 Labelling requirements
5.2.1 Outer packages (containing one or more primary containers)
Labelling of the outer packaging prepared for retail marketing containing one or more primary
containers shall bear the following information:
a) recommended storage conditions for the unopened package;
b) brand name;
c) name and address of the manufacturer or the name of another company authorized by the
manufacturer to market the material under a different brand name;
d) identification of the consistency of the material as putty, heavy-bodied, medium-bodied, or light-
bodied (see Clause 4) (the type number can also be included);
e) manufacturer's batch reference(s);
f) USE BEFORE DATE, identified as such, beyond which the material may not exhibit its best
properties; the date shall be expressed as a six-digit number, for example, 2014-09, where the first
four digits indicate the year (2014) and the last two digits indicate the month (September);
g) minimum volume that would result from mixing the entire component contents included in the
outer package.
NOTE Additional information can be supplied at the discretion of the manufacturer or as required by
regulation.
5.2.2 Primary containers within outer packaging
Labels for primary containers shall bear the following information:
a) brand name;
b) name of the manufacturer or name of another company authorized to market the material under a
different brand name;
c) component identification (not required when the components for extrusion mixing are supplied in
separate but joined primary containers);
d) manufacturer’s batch references.
NOTE Additional information can be supplied at the discretion of the manufacturer or as required by
regulation.
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5.3 Requirements for information in the manufacturer's instructions
5.3.1 General
Each package in which the components of an impression material are prepared for retail marketing shall
be accompanied by the instructions and other information needed to ensure optimum performance of
the material in clinical practice.
NOTE Additional information to that specified in 5.3.2 and 5.3.3 can be supplied at the discretion of the
manufacturer or as required by regulation.
5.3.2 Identifying information
The following identifying information is required:
a) trade name or brand name of the product;
b) chemical nature of the elastomeric system: for example, polyether, polysulfide, silicone
(condensation type), or silicone (vinyl polysiloxane, addition type).
5.3.3 Specific instructions for use
Where applicable, the specific instructions for use shall include the following:
a) recommended storage conditions after the initial opening of the primary containers;
b) statements indicating that working time and other characteristics of the material can be affected
significantly by the following factors, as applicable:
— room temperature variations;
— variations in the speed and friction involved in mixing;
— hand/fingertip temperatures when kneading putty mixes;
— moisture contamination or relative humidity;
— contamination, either due to direct contact with latex dam or gloves used in clinical practice or
due to the presence of such contaminants on teeth at the time they are impressed;
c) proportions for hand-spatulated mixes (mass to mass and volume to volume);
d) recommended mixing apparatus and procedures to include the generic identification of any hand
coverings (gloves or polymer sheeting) that should be used to avoid contamination of the materials
during hand manipulation;
e) mixing time required to obtain a homogeneous mixture of an amount of the material having a
volume of 15 ml [see 5.3.3, d) and Annex B];
f) working time;
g) minimum time the material should remain in the mouth before removal.
The following items only apply to impression materials:
h) minimum or maximum time lapse, or both, permitted between removal of the impression from the
mouth and pouring the gypsum product into the impression;
i) identification of at least two gypsum products, complying with requirements of ISO 6873:2013,
which the impression material manufacturer has found to be compatible with the impression
material being tested: one Type 3 product (dental stone, model) and either one Type 4 product or
one Type 5 product (dental stone, high strength);
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j) when the manufacturer's instructions state that an impression made of a material may be
disinfected, the disinfecting procedure shall be described in detail and a reference indicating that
the disinfection procedure will not alter the potential of the impression for optimum performance
shall also be identified;
k) when a manufacturer claims that a material in itself is antimicrobial and will remain so without
further treatment after the impression is removed from the mouth, the manufacturer shall identify
the reference on which the claim is based.
5.4 Requirements for characteristics and properties
5.4.1 Component colours (hand-spatulated or hand-kneaded mixes)
Different components intended for use in the same mixture shall be supplied in contrasting colours to
provide a means of determining when the components have been thoroughly mixed.
5.4.2 Mixing time (hand-spatulated or hand-kneaded mixes)
When the material components are combined according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the
results of the mixing are evaluated according to 7.1, the average time required to achieve a homogeneous
mixture (essentially streak-free) shall not exceed the time stated by the manufacturer.
5.4.3 Consistency
When tested according to 7.2, the test disc diameter shall be in the range given in Table 1 for the
consistency assigned to the material by the manufacturer.
5.4.4 Working time
When tested according to 7.3, the working time shall not be less than that stated in the manufacturer’s
instructions.
5.4.5 Detail reproduction
When tested according to 7.4, the line width reproduced shall not exceed the appropriate value given in
Table 1.
5.4.6 Linear dimensional change
When tested according to 7.5, the linear dimensional change shall not exceed the appropriate value
given in Table 1.
5.4.7 Compatibility with gypsum
The impression material shall impart a smooth surface to and separate cleanly from the gypsum model
material poured against it. When tested according to 7.6, the line width reproduced shall not exceed the
appropriate value given in Table 1.
5.4.8 Elastic recovery
When tested according to 7.7, the elastic recovery shall be greater than or equal to the value given in
Table 1.
5.4.9 Strain in compression
When tested according to 7.8, the strain in compression shall be in the appropriate range given in
Table 1.
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5.4.10 Minimum time in the oral cavity for bite registration materials
When tested according to 7.9, the minimum time in the oral cavity shall be smaller than or equal to the
value given by the manufacturer in the instructions for use.
5.4.11 Compression set of bite registration materials
When tested according to 7.9, the compression set after load removal shall be less or equal to the value
given in Table 1.
5.4.12 Hardness of bite registration materials
When tested according to 7.10, the hardness of the material shall be greater than or equal to the value
given in Table 1.
Table 1 — Characteristic and physical property requirements
Test subclause no. and description
7.2 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10
Consistency Detail re- Linear di- Compati- Elastic Strain in Compres- Hardness
production mension- bility with recovery compression sion set
(test disc Shore A
al change gypsum
diameter) (line width % % mm
Type
repro- % (line width
mm
a
duced) reproduced)
max.
a
µm
µm
min. max.  min. min. | max. max. min.
0 — 35 75 1,5 75 96,5 0,8 | 20,0 - -
1 — 35 50 1,5 50 96,5 0,8 | 20,0 - -
2 31 41 20 1,5 50 96,5 2,0 | 20,0 - -
3 36 — 20 1,5 50 96,5 2,0 | 20.0 - -
B - - - 1,5 - - - | - 0,1 50
a
The line reproduction shall be considered satisfactory if the required line a, b, or c is continuous between the lines d
and d . See test block in Figure A.4.
6 Pre-test planning approaches
The information in this Clause is provided to help test operators avoid losses of time due to trial and
error efforts occurring when such information is not considered before test procedures, such as those
described in Clause 7, are begun.
6.1 Sampling
Observe the following guidelines when procuring samples of materials for testing.
a) Procure only samples that have been packaged for retail or franchise marketing and that have
labelling Use by dates that have not expired.
b) Wherever possible, select only those samples that have the same lot (batch) number [see 5.2.1 e)].
c) Sample size required
— as much as 900 ml might be needed for conducting all required tests and for the considerable
practice that might be necessary for the test operator to become proficient in specimen
preparation and testing, and
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— for the gypsum materials needed for the impression material compatibility with gypsum test,
at least 1 000 g.
6.2 Pre-test product examinations
These examinations are helpful in determining whether the sample procured (6.1) is fit for objective
testing.
6.2.1 Examinations for compliance with labelling requirements
Examine the consumer packaging components for compliance with the labelling requirements before
any attempt to open a packaging component has defaced or obliterated any labelling entry information
needed for storage or use of the product (for example, Use by date).
At this point, it is recommended that the following information about the product be recorded for future
reference in a test record format, if possible:
a) brand name, type, and class of the product, if applicable, along with an added numeric or alpha
numeric symbol for the sample;
b) Use by date for the product;
c) lot number for each component.
6.2.2 Examinations for effectiveness of the packaging
Before opening any primary packaging container, examine it for possibilities that the quality of
the content might have been compromised since its manufacture. For example, evidence such as the
following:
a) loose tube caps or canister lids or leakage;
b) container rupture or punctures;
c) shrinkage of the content of a container such as can be detected by sight, sound, or touch.
Caution — Do not use any compromised materials for preparing specimens.
6.2.3 Examinations for compliance with requirements for instructions for use
a) Before discarding any secondary packaging:
— examine the labels to determine whether they include any of the instructions for use information
specified in 5.3, and
— locate and retain any instruction sheet that might have been provided outside the primary
container.
b) Examine the instructions for use for compliance with requirements stated in 5.3.3.
6.3 Essential pre-test preparatory practices
6.3.1 Laboratory conditions
Unless otherwise specified in this document, conduct all specimen preparation and testing under the
ambient laboratory conditions of (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 10) % relative humidity. And, unless otherwise
specified, bring all equipment and materials to be used in the tests to the ambient temperature before
beginning specimen preparation.
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6.3.2 Apparatus function verification steps
a) Examine all accessories, instruments, and equipment for functional effectiveness before they are
used in a test.
b) Clear all instrumentation or equipment surfaces that will come in contact with the specimen
material of any contaminants that might influence the test result.
c) Perform whatever calibration steps necessary to ensure that the items comply with specifications
stated for them in this document or in ISO 6873:2013.
6.3.3 Volume of materials to be mixed for each specimen
Unless otherwise specified in this document, the volume mixed for each specimen shall be (15 ± 0,5) ml.
6.3.4 Standardized approaches to proportioning, mixing, and handling of hand mixed
materials to be tested
See Annex B.
6.3.5 Timing for the specimen preparation and test procedures
A timing device such as a stop watch accurate to 1 s over a 30 s period shall be used for timing each
requiring specimen preparation and test step.
6.3.6 Simulated oral time/temperature treatment of specimens formed in completely closed
mould assemblies
NOTE For the detail reproduction, linear dimensional change, elastic recovery, and strain in compression
test specimens.
Immediately after the specimen forming material has been completely enclosed in the specimen forming
assembly, the entire assembly shall be conditioned at (35 ± 1) °C for the time period recommended by
the manufacturer for leaving the material in the mouth.
6.4 Pass/fail determinations
The minimum number of specimens to be tested for pass/fail determinations shall be five. If at least
four of the five specimens comply with the related requirement, the material passes. If only one or two
specimens comply, the material fails. If only three specimens comply, make a series of five additional
specimens. If four of the second series of specimens comply, the material passes. Otherwise, the
material fails.
6.5 Expression of test
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