ADA 101-2001 (R2010)

Specifies requirements and test methods for hand or mechanically operated instruments for root canal shaping and cleaning having designs or materials which are not included within the provisions of ANSI/ADA Specification Nos. 28 and 58. Generally this specification includes root-canal instruments having 2% tapers with diameter sizes not included within Specifications Nos. 28 and 58; root-canal instruments having tapers other than 2%; and root-canal instruments having other shapes. The purpose of this specification is to provide a document to identify methods for size and product designation, safety considerations, for example, minimum requirements for fracture forces, flexibility, and instructions/labeling. Areas such as effects of sterilization processes on the instrument will be investigated for inclusion.