Axial Composite Instrument #17 - Pear-Shaped Plugger 0.8 / 1.4 mm Diameter | Helmut Zepf No. 26.200.17

The pear-shaped composite plugger instrument from Helmut Zepf is a precision-engineered dental tool designed to deliver consistent, controlled composite placement in restorative procedures. Instrument #17 features a distinctive pear-shaped tip geometry that allows clinicians to adapt and condense composite resin with accuracy and confidence.

Product Specifications

• Instrument Type: Dental Composite Instrument, Axial
• Instrument Number: #17
• Tip Shape: Pear-Shaped Plugger
• Point Diameters: 0.8 mm / 1.4 mm
• Orientation: Axial
• Manufacturer: Helmut Zepf GmbH

Clinical Benefits

As a professional-grade pear-shaped composite plugger instrument, this tool enables precise incremental placement and condensation of composite materials in both anterior and posterior restorations. The dual-diameter design — 0.8 mm and 1.4 mm — provides versatility for adapting to various cavity preparations and access points, minimising voids and ensuring intimate adaptation to cavity walls.

Helmut Zepf instruments are manufactured in Germany to rigorous quality standards, reflecting decades of expertise in dental instrument production. The axial configuration of this pear-shaped composite plugger instrument supports natural hand movement and reduces operator fatigue during extended clinical sessions.

Why Choose Helmut Zepf?

Helmut Zepf GmbH is a trusted name in professional dental instrumentation. Each pear-shaped composite plugger instrument is crafted with attention to surface finish, balance, and dimensional accuracy — qualities that directly influence the outcome of composite restorations.

FAQ

What is the tip diameter of Instrument #17? This instrument features dual point diameters of 0.8 mm and 1.4 mm, making it suitable for a range of composite placement applications.

What does axial orientation mean? Axial orientation refers to the alignment of the working tip along the instrument's primary axis, supporting direct, controlled pressure application.

Is this instrument reusable? As with standard dental hand instruments, it is intended for professional clinical use. Please follow your practice's sterilisation and infection control protocols.