Which CP 11 Periodontal Probe Do You Need?
Every product in this collection is listed below once, by its Zepf number.
Inserts for interchangeable handles1 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 24.451.00 |
Contrast insert #1, 3-6-8-11 mm, M4 x 0.5 mm thread, pack of 12 |
Versions, Coatings and Handles
The interchangeable Contrast inserts on this page have an M4 × 0.5 mm thread for the matching Zepf handle systems (ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix, Z-SHAPE Relax, ZEPF-Line) and change with the Zepf safety key.
Warranty and Our Guarantee
Every Zepf instrument on this page carries the Helmut Zepf Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for three years. And because an instrument can only be judged in the hand, you have 60 days to return it for any reason — even after you have used it. Try it on real patients; if it is not the instrument for you, send it back.
Made in Germany by Helmut Zepf
Helmut Zepf has manufactured dental and surgical instruments in Germany for over 100 years. Every instrument on this page is forged, ground and finished by Zepf and carries its part number for traceability.
Clinical Use
- Pocket screening with the 3-6-8-11 scale.
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Technique: walk the probe around each tooth with light pressure (about 20 to 25 g), keeping the tip in contact with the root and the shank parallel to the long axis, and read the depth at the gingival margin.
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Reading: read the graduation against the gingival margin at each of the six sites per tooth and record the deepest reading per surface.
Sharpening, Retipping and Inserts
A probe reads reliably only while its tip is undamaged and its markings are legible. On the insert versions, a worn or bent working end is renewed in seconds by swapping the insert; complete instruments can be sent to our sharpening and reconditioning service. Sharpening stones and oil for the cutting instruments are in the diagnostic range.
Our Dental Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of Helmut Zepf hygiene and diagnostic instruments.
Compare With
Part of the Dental Periodontal Probes collection. Related Helmut Zepf collections: UNC 15 Periodontal Probe, WHO / PSI Periodontal Probe, CPG 12 Marquis Periodontal Probe, Periodontal Probe Insert Collection, and Key for Exchanging Inserts. For probe markings and terminology, see the Periodontal Probe Markings & Types Guide and the Dental Hygiene Instrument Glossary.
Related resources: Hygiene Instrument Comparison Chart · Gracey Curette Numbers & Types Guide · Dental Hygiene Instruments
FAQ
How is the CP 11 graduated?
When do I use the CP 11 rather than another probe?
Pocket screening with the 3-6-8-11 scale.
Are the inserts interchangeable?
Yes: the probe inserts screw into the M4 × 0.5 mm and M2.5 Zepf handle systems and change with the safety key.
Is there a warranty?
Three years under the Helmut Zepf Warranty, and 60 days to return it for any reason, even after use.