ISO 15087-2:2000

Overview

ISO 15087-2:2000 specifies requirements for Warwick James dental elevators, a subtype of dental elevators used in tooth elevation and luxation procedures. Part of the broader ISO 15087 series for dental elevators, this document covers design principles, measurement points and dimensional requirements specific to Warwick James instruments. First published in April 2000, it was prepared by ISO/TC 106 (Dentistry), SC 4 (Dental instruments).

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope: Gives requirements, including dimensions, for Warwick James dental elevators and requires conformity with the Part 1 general requirements (ISO 15087-1).
• Types defined: Three types according to working-end shape:
  • Type 1 - Straight working end
  • Type 2 - Left working end
  • Type 3 - Right working end
• Design and dimensions:
  • Overall length range: 135 mm to 160 mm.
  • Blade and working-end measurements are defined precisely (for example, blade width and thickness are measured at 3 mm from the tip).
  • Design must follow the referenced figures and tables for working-end geometry and measurement points.
  • Handle design: left to manufacturer discretion, subject to general requirements in ISO 15087-1.
• Measurement method: References measurement definitions and notes that Annex A of ISO 15087-1 describes a measurement method applicable to most dental hand instruments.
• Designation/marking: If compliant, instruments may be labelled using the format ISO 15087-2/X (where X = type number; e.g., ISO 15087-2/1).
• Normative references: ISO 1942-3 (dental vocabulary - instruments) and ISO 15087-1 (general requirements).

Applications and users

ISO 15087-2 is practical for:

• Manufacturers and designers of dental elevators to ensure consistent sizing, interchangeability and regulatory compliance.
• Quality assurance and regulatory teams evaluating conformity of dental instruments.
• Purchasing and procurement specialists specifying instruments for dental clinics and hospitals.
• Dental clinicians and educators who need to understand instrument geometry and labeling conventions for clinical use and training.
• Standards bodies and test laboratories that verify dimensional compliance.

Keywords: ISO 15087-2, Warwick James elevators, dental elevators, dental instruments standard, instrument dimensions, ISO 15087.

Related standards

• ISO 15087-1:1999 - Dental elevators: General requirements
• ISO 15087 series (Parts 1–6): general and specific elevator types (Cryer, Coupland, Bein, Flohr)
• ISO 1942-3 - Dental vocabulary: Dental instruments