Dental Composite Instrument Collection

Which Composite Instrument Do You Need?

Find the job first, then the Zepf number; every instrument in this collection is linked once below, grouped by type from placement and shaping through matrices, excavation, isolation and amalgam.

ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix composite filling instruments, Nanopal coating

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
26.120.10TI	1.5 mm Small Spatula #1
26.120.11TI	2.8 mm Large Spatula #2
26.120.12TI	1.8 mm Spatula / 2.6 mm Beavertail Burnisher
26.120.13TI	Micro Composite Instrument 1.1 mm Spatula
26.120.20TI	#1 2.2 mm Spatula / Burnisher Ø 1.5 (pear-shaped)
26.120.21TI	#2 Plugger Spatula 2.4 mm / Burnisher Ø 1.9 mm (pear-shaped)
26.120.25TI	#1 Plugger Ø 1.5 mm / Burnisher Ø 1.9 mm (pear-shaped)
26.120.30TI	#1 Condenser Small Ø 1.6 mm / Large Ø 2.5 mm (pear-shaped)
26.120.31TI	#2 Plugger cone-shaped to form the fissures small Ø 1.8 mm / Large Ø 2.2 mm
26.120.32TI	Fissure Former Ø 1.9 mm / Large Ø 2.3 mm
26.120.34TI	Fissure Former Ø 1.9 mm / Plugger Ø 1.5 mm (pear-shaped)
26.120.40TI	#1 Plugger combination cone-shaped small Ø 1.7 mm / small Ø 1.7 mm with special bend for the molar region
26.120.50TI	#1 small Spatula combination 1.7 mm Optimal access to the mesial and distal area due to the special bend
26.120.60TI	Plugger ball Ø 0.9 mm / Plugger ball Ø 1.3 mm
26.120.70TI	Plugger ball Ø 2.1 mm / Plugger ball Ø 1.3 mm blunt

Composite instrument sets

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
26.120.00TI	Big Composite Set
26.120.01TI	Small Composite Set

Composite instrument replaceable inserts

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
24.751.316N	Composite Plugger Insert, 1.8mm Cone, ONYX Coating
24.751.317N	Composite Plugger Insert, 2.2mm Cone, ONYX Coating
24.751.318Ti	Composite Instrument Insert, Titanium, for Spatula 1.5 mm 26.120.10TI
24.751.319Ti	Composite Instrument Insert, Titanium, for Plugger / Burnisher 26.120.25TI
24.751.324Ti	Composite Instrument Insert #1, Titanium (Big Composite Set)
24.751.325Ti	Composite Instrument Insert #2, Titanium (Big Composite Set)
24.751.326Ti	Composite Instrument Insert #3, Titanium (Big Composite Set)
24.751.327Ti	Composite Instrument Insert #4, Titanium (Big Composite Set)
24.751.328Ti	Fissure Former / Plugger Insert #1, Titanium, Combination
24.751.329Ti	Fissure Former / Plugger Insert #2, Titanium, Combination
24.751.330Ti	Fissure Former Insert #1, Titanium
24.751.331Ti	Fissure Former Insert #2, Titanium
24.751.332Ti	Ball-Shaped Plugger Insert #1, Titanium, Ø 0.9 / Ø 1.3 mm
24.751.333Ti	Ball-Shaped Plugger Insert #2, Titanium, Ø 2.1 / Ø 1.3 mm, Blunt
24.751.401TI	Composite Plugger Insert, 0.9mm Ball, ONYX Coating
24.751.402TI	Composite Plugger Insert, 1.3mm Ball, ONYX Coating
24.751.403TI	Composite Plugger Insert, 2.1mm Ball, ONYX Coating
26.120.121Ti	Composite Instrument Insert, Titanium, for Spatula 2.8 mm 26.120.11TI
26.120.122Ti	Composite Instrument Insert, Titanium, for Spatula 2.8 mm 26.120.11TI
26.120.321Ti	Composite Instrument Insert, Titanium, for Cone Fissure Plugger 26.120.31TI
26.120.322Ti	Composite Instrument Insert, Titanium, for Cone Fissure Plugger 26.120.31TI

Axial composite instruments: ball and pear pluggers, condensers, spatula

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
26.200.00	Axial Composite Instrument #0 - Ball-shaped Plugger 1.6 / 2.5 mm Diameter
26.200.01	Axial Composite Instrument #1 - Ball-shaped Plugger 0.8 / 1.0 mm Diameter
26.200.02	Axial Composite Instrument #2 - Ball-shaped Plugger 1.2 / 1.6 mm Diameter
26.200.03	Axial Composite Instrument #3 - Ball-shaped Plugger 2.0 / 2.5 mm Diameter
26.200.04	Axial Composite Instrument #4 - Ball-shaped Plugger 2.8 / 3.2 mm Diameter
26.200.13	Axial Composite Instrument #13 - Spatula 1.6 / 1.6 mm
26.200.17	Axial Composite Instrument #17 - Pear-Shaped Plugger 0.8 / 1.4 mm Diameter
26.200.18	Axial Composite Instrument #18 - Pear-Shaped Plugger 1.5 / 2.0 mm Diameter
26.200.19	Axial Composite Instrument #19 - Pear-Shaped Plugger 2.0 / 2.5 mm Diameter
26.200.35	Axial Composite Instrument #35 - Condenser 1.0 / 1.2 mm
26.200.36	Axial Composite Instrument #36 - Condenser 1.2 / 1.6 mm
26.200.37	Axial Composite Instrument #37 - Condenser 1.6 / 2.0 mm

Heidemann spatulas and composite instruments

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
26.260.00	Heidemann Spatula #0 - Flexible, 2 mm
26.260.01	Heidemann Spatula #1 - Flexible, 2.5 mm
26.260.02	Heidemann Spatula #2 - Flexible, 3 mm
26.262.00	Heidemann Composite Instrument #0 - Rigid/Arched, 2 mm
26.262.02	Heidemann Composite Instrument #2 - Rigid/Arched, 3 mm

Plastic filling instruments, carvers and composite knives

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
19.516.00	Glick #1 Plastic Filling Instrument, Double-Ended
24.710.01OX	Attin Compo Knife #1, to Remove Residues of Composite, for Buccal and Lingual Surfaces
24.710.02OX	Attin Compo Knife #2 to Remove Residues of Composite, for Mesial and Distal Surfaces
28.130.00	Hollenback #3 Carver (Carving Instrument), Double-Ended, Stainless Steel

CompoSMOOTH brush holders and inserts

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
19.199.00	CompoSmooth Composite Instrument, Brush Holder - ZEPF Handle for Applying Liquid Treatment Agents to Dental Surfaces and Cavities
19.199.12	Application Brush Inserts, Fine, White, for ZEPF Brush Holder - Pack of 50
19.200.00	CompoSmooth Composite Instrument, Brush Holder - ZEPF Handle for Silicone Inserts: 19.201.10, 19.201.20 and 19.201.30
19.200.30	CompoSmooth Composite Instrument, Brush Holder - ZEPF Handle Curved 30° for Inserts 19.201.10, 19.201.20 and 19.201.30
19.201.11	CompoSmooth Composite Instrument, Soft Application Inserts for Layering Technique/Instr. Filling for Handle 19.200.00, Packing Unit 12 Pieces
19.201.21	CompoSmooth Composite Instrument, Soft Application Inserts for Layering Technique / Instr. Filling for Handle 19.200.00, Packing Unit 12 Pieces
19.201.31	CompoSmooth Composite Instrument, Soft Application Inserts for Layering Technique / Instr. Filling for Handle 19.200.00, Packing Unit 12 Pieces
19.202.00	CompoSMOOTH Composite Instrument Kit
24.751.404Ti	CompoSMOOTH Composite Instrument Insert, Titanium

EASY CONTACT POINT contact-forming instruments

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
26.122.00	EASY CONTACT POINT MOD Pliers — Premolars
26.122.10	EASY CONTACT POINT MOD Pliers — Molars
26.123.01	Easy Contact Point Instrument for Premolars, 3.1 mm wide, for forming the Contact Points In M.O. or D.O. Restorations - ZEPF-bIONIK Handle in Black
26.123.02	Easy Contact Point Instrument for Molars, 3.8 mm wide, for forming the Contact Points In M.O. or D.O. Restorations - ZEPF-bIONIK Handle in Yellow-Green

Tofflemire matrix retainers and bands

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
19.060.00	Universal Matrix Retainer, Tofflemire
19.061.01	Matrix Bands for Tofflemire, #1, for 19.060.00 (Pack of 12)
19.061.02	Matrix Bands for Tofflemire, #2, for 19.060.00 (Pack of 12)
19.061.03	Matrix Bands for Tofflemire, #3, for 19.060.00 (Pack of 12)
19.061.13	Matrix Bands for Tofflemire, #13, for 19.060.00 (Pack of 12)
19.062.00	Senior Matrix Retainer, Tofflemire
19.063.01	Junior 1, Straight Matrix Retainer, Tofflemire

Spoon excavators

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
24.708.25	Dental Spoon Excavator #125/126, Ø 2.5 mm - Double-Ended, Stainless Steel Handle
24.708.27	Spoon Excavator #127/128, Ø 2.0 mm - Double-Ended, Stainless Steel Handle
24.708.29	Spoon Excavator #129/130, Ø 1.7 mm - Double-Ended, Stainless Steel Handle
24.708.31	Spoon Excavator #131/132, Ø 1.0 mm - Double-Ended, Stainless Steel Handle
24.709.35	Spoon Excavator #135/136, Ø 2.5 mm - Double-Ended, Stainless Steel Handle
24.709.39	Spoon Excavator #139/140, Ø 1.7 mm - Double-Ended, Stainless Steel Handle
24.709.41	Spoon Excavator #141/142, Ø 1.4 mm - Double-Ended, Stainless Steel Handle
24.709.45	Spoon Excavator #145/146, Ø 1.0 mm - Double-Ended, Stainless Steel Handle
24.711.43	Gillet Spoon Excavator #243, Ø 1.0 mm - Double-Ended, Stainless Steel Handle
24.711.44	Gillet Spoon Excavator #244, Ø 1.4 mm - Double-Ended, Stainless Steel Handle
24.711.45	Gillet Spoon Excavator #245, Ø 2.0 mm - Double-Ended, Stainless Steel Handle
24.733.18	White Spoon Excavator #18, 1.5 mm - Double-Ended, Stainless Steel Handle
24.733.19	White Spoon Excavator #19, 2.0 mm - Double-Ended, Stainless Steel Handle
24.733.20	White Spoon Excavator #20, 2.5 mm - Double-Ended, Stainless Steel Handle
24.747.05	Excavator, DPE - Double-Ended, ZEPF-Line Handle

Rubber dam instruments

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
19.010.00	Rubber Dam Punch Forceps, Ainsworth
19.015.00	Rubber Dam Punch Forceps, Ivory, Stainless, 17 cm, Punch disc with 6 holes
19.037.01	Rubber Dam Forceps, Ivory, Jaw Width 30 mm, Twisted Handle
19.125.00	Frame for Rubber Dam Forceps - Frame Only, Size M, Approx. 10 X 9.5 cm

Amalgam carriers and points

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
26.426.45	Amalgam Gun/Carrier with Screw Off Plastic Point (45°)
26.428.01	Plastic Point/Amalgam Carrier Only for 26.426.30 and 26.426.45, 26.426.90
26.428.02	Plastic Point/Amalgam Carrier Only for 26.424.00
26.428.03	Amalgam Carrier, Metal Point/Amalgam Carrier Only for 26.426.30, 26.426.45, 26.426.90
26.428.04	Metal Point/Amalgam Carrier Only for 26.424.00

Strip holders

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
22.998.14	Strip Grip® Strip Holding Tweezers acc. to Dr. H. Dietrich - Diamond Coated Tips, Gold Handle (Pack of 2)
23.120.12	Universal Finishing Clamp Hemostatic Forceps by Dr. Peter Müller, Strip Holding Forceps, 12 cm Packing Unit = 2 Pieces

Shop Composite & Direct Restoration by Type

Pluggers & Condensers: Ball-Shaped Plugger Composite Instruments | Pear-Shaped Plugger Composite Instrument | Condenser Composite Instruments

Carving & Contouring Spatulas: Compo Knife Composite Instrument | Heidemann Spatula Composite Instrument | Spatula Shaped Dental Composite Instruments

Matrix & Contact Systems: EASY CONTACT POINT Composite Instruments by Helmut Zepf | Tofflemire Collection | Articulating Paper Forceps

Not sure which matrix system to choose for a given procedure? See our Dental Matrix Systems & Contact Point Guide.

Finishing Systems & Instrument Sets: Dental Composite Instruments - CompoSMOOTH | Dental Composite Instrument Sets

Excavation, Isolation & Amalgam: Dental Spoon Excavator | Rubber Dam Forcep Collection | Dental Amalgam Carrier

Types of Composite Instruments

A plugger (or condenser) packs and adapts composite into a cavity preparation, a carving spatula shapes and contours the material before curing, and matrix and contact-point systems hold the composite against the adjacent tooth so the finished restoration has a tight contact. Most clinicians keep at least one instrument from each category on their composite tray.

Composite instrument types at a glance

Type	What it does	Collection link
Plugger / condenser	Packs and adapts composite into the cavity preparation; available with ball-shaped or pear-shaped tips	Ball-Shaped Pluggers · Pear-Shaped Pluggers · Condensers
Spatula / carver	Shapes and contours the material before curing; Heidemann spatula and spatula-shaped patterns	Spatula-Shaped Instruments · Heidemann Spatulas
Matrix / contact-point instrument	Re-establishes a tight interproximal contact while the composite is packed and cured	EASY CONTACT POINT · Tofflemire

Precision-Crafted Hand Instruments

The Dental Composite Instrument Collection includes a comprehensive range of finely crafted hand instruments designed to support predictable outcomes and optimal ergonomics. The lineup features carvers, excavators, condensers, and specialty tools — each engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern restorative dentistry. Every instrument is manufactured from high-grade stainless steel with durable, corrosion-resistant surfaces and balanced designs that reduce clinician fatigue during extended procedures.

German Quality for Restorative Excellence

Produced in Germany to the highest manufacturing standards, each instrument in this collection preserves healthy tooth structure while enabling precise, controlled restorations. The combination of refined ergonomics, superior material quality, and meticulous craftsmanship makes this Dental Composite Instrument Collection the professional choice for practitioners who demand reliability and accuracy in every restoration. All instruments are available for purchase directly at DeutscheDT.com, delivering premium German-made dental tools straight to your practice.

Clinical Use

Composite instruments are used in direct restorations: pluggers and condensers pack and adapt composite increments, spatulas and carvers shape and contour the material before curing, contact-point instruments and matrices form the proximal contact, and the Attin Compo Knives remove residues of composite. The collection also carries the spoon excavators, rubber dam instruments and amalgam carriers used in the same restorative appointments.

Care and Reconditioning

Clean, disinfect and sterilize between patients. Our Dental Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers the workflow for Helmut Zepf hand instruments, and our sharpening and reconditioning service reconditions worn instruments when needed.

Compare With

Related Helmut Zepf collections: Dental Composite Instrument Sets, Heidemann Spatula Composite Instrument, Dental Spoon Excavator, Tofflemire Collection, Rubber Dam Forcep Collection, and Composite Finishing Burs by Busch. For patterns and terminology, see the Restorative Instrument Comparison Chart, the Restorative Instrument Glossary and the Dental Composite Instrument Shapes Guide, and for excavators the Spoon Excavator Guide. The comparison chart lists matching carver, burnisher, plugger and composite instrument designations.

Further reading: Dental Composite Instrument Shapes Guide: Condensers, Pluggers, Spatulas, Carvers & Burnishers

FAQ

What types of instruments are included in the Dental Composite Instrument Collection? The collection includes carvers, excavators, condensers, and a range of specialty tools designed for restorative and conservative dentistry procedures.

What material are these instruments made from? All instruments are crafted from high-grade stainless steel with corrosion-resistant surfaces, ensuring long-lasting durability and hygienic performance.

Where are these instruments manufactured? These instruments are manufactured in Germany to the highest quality standards, reflecting precision German craftsmanship.

Where can I purchase instruments from this collection? All instruments are available directly at DeutscheDT.com, offering convenient access to premium German-made dental tools for your practice.

What's the difference between a plugger, a condenser, and a spatula? A plugger (or condenser) is used to pack and adapt composite into a cavity preparation, a carving spatula shapes and contours the material before curing, and matrix/contact-point systems like the EASY CONTACT POINT pliers help re-establish a tight interproximal contact. Most clinicians keep at least one instrument from each category on their composite tray.

How do I choose the right matrix system for a specific procedure? See our Dental Matrix Systems & Contact Point Guide for a situation-by-situation breakdown — circumferential (Tofflemire) versus sectional, and where a contact-forming instrument like EASY CONTACT POINT makes the difference.

Manufacturer literature: the ZEPF Dental Catalog (PDF) and all conservation-line flyers are collected in our Restorative Instrument Library.