ISO 22570-2020 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 22570:2020 — Dentistry — Spoons and bone curettes. This International Standard specifies requirements and test methods for spoons and bone curettes used in dentistry for oral surgical procedures, including specified shapes, dimensions and marking information for these instruments.

Abstract

The document sets out dimensional and design requirements and associated test methods for dental spoons and bone curettes intended for use in oral surgery. It standardises nominal shapes and sizes, and specifies the information that manufacturers should mark on instruments to ensure safe and consistent use.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed at next review).
• Publication date: February 2020 (published 11 February 2020 / Edition 1:2020).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 11.060.20 (Dental equipment / dental instruments).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2020).
• Number of pages: 7 pages (official ISO English edition).

Scope

This standard applies to spoons and bone curettes designed for oral surgical procedures in dentistry. It defines the shapes and dimensions to be used for classification and interchangeability, specifies material and marking information to be provided by manufacturers, and includes test methods to verify compliance with dimensional and performance requirements. The document is intended to support manufacturers, procurement and regulatory checking for these specific instrument types.

Key topics and requirements

• Defined nominal shapes and dimensional limits for spoons and for bone curettes (to promote interchangeability and correct clinical use).
• Requirements for marking: manufacturer identification, type/size designation and any essential safety or handling information.
• Specified test methods to verify dimensional compliance and basic functional characteristics relevant to surgical use.
• References to appropriate materials guidance for dental instruments (materials and surface condition considerations are covered or referenced where relevant).
• Classification guidance to assist users and purchasers in selecting the correct instrument for oral surgical procedures.

Typical use and users

Primary users include dental instrument manufacturers, product designers, quality and compliance teams, hospital procurement officers, dental clinics and regulatory bodies assessing conformity of oral surgery instruments. The standard is used to ensure instruments meet agreed dimensional and marking criteria and to support purchasing specifications and acceptance testing.

Related standards

ISO 22570:2020 is part of the suite of ISO standards on dental instruments and equipment produced by ISO/TC 106/SC 4. Other related standards include ISO 22569 (multifunction handpieces), ISO 23940 (excavators) and standards on materials for dental instruments (for example ISO 21850 series). These documents together cover instrument design, materials, testing and marking across dental instrument categories.

Keywords

dentistry; spoons; bone curettes; oral surgery; dental instruments; dimensions; marking; test methods; ISO 22570; ISO/TC 106/SC 4.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 22570:2020 is an International Standard that defines requirements and test methods for spoons and bone curettes used in dental oral surgery, including shapes, dimensions and marking.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers nominal shapes and dimensional specifications for spoons and bone curettes, required marking information for manufacturers, and test methods needed to verify compliance with the dimensional and functional requirements.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Instrument manufacturers and designers, dental clinics and surgeons (for specification and procurement), quality/compliance teams, and regulatory or standards bodies involved in dental device conformity assessment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 22570:2020 is the first edition (2020). The ISO catalogue indicates the publication from February 2020 and shows the standard as published and maintained by ISO (standards are reviewed periodically; ISO has recorded confirmation activity in subsequent reviews). As of the ISO catalogue entry the document remains the current published edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the broader set of ISO documents on dental instruments under ISO/TC 106/SC 4; it complements other instrument-specific standards (e.g., excavators, handpieces, materials standards) but is a standalone document for spoons and bone curettes.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Dentistry, spoons, bone curettes, oral surgery, dental instruments, dimensions, marking, test methods, ISO 22570.