ISO 3990:2023

Dentistry — Evaluation of antibacterial activity of dental restorative materials, luting materials, fissure sealants and orthodontic bonding or luting materials

Publication date:   Jul 7, 2023

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60.60 Standard published   Jul 7, 2023

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ISO/TC 106 Dentistry

International Standard

11.060.10   Dental materials

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This document specifies test methods for the evaluation of dental restorative materials, luting materials, fissure sealants and orthodontic bonding or luting materials that are claimed by their respective manufacturers to exert “antibacterial” effects.
NOTE       Materials for pulp capping (e.g. calcium hydroxide formulations), endodontic filling materials, dental implants or implant systems, nightguards and additive manufactured (e.g. 3D-printed) materials are not covered in this document.
This document does not cover tests on the effectiveness of sterilization or disinfection procedures. This document cannot be used to demonstrate a lack of microbial contamination of medical devices used in dentistry.

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ISO 3990:2023
60.60 Standard published
Jul 7, 2023