Dental Explorer #11/12
The #11/12 explorer is a double-ended explorer with delicate, pointed tips for detecting subgingival calculus and examining root surfaces. This page lists two double-ended instruments: one on the ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix handle in signal purple and one in the TOUCHGRIP design, all made in Germany by Helmut Zepf, and every one on this page ships from our US warehouse.
Helmut Zepf GmbH
Regular price $49.99Unit price-
Helmut Zepf GmbH
Dental Probe and Explorer 11-12 - Double-Ended, TOUCHGRIP DESIGN | Helmut Zepf No. 24.744.07HZU
Regular price $209.99Unit price
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Which Dental Explorer #11/12 Do You Need?
Every product in this collection is listed below by its Zepf number.
Double-ended instruments2 items
| Zepf No. | Pattern or size |
|---|---|
| 24.440.00 | #11/12, delicate pointed tips, ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix handle, signal purple |
| 24.744.07HZU | #11-12 probe and explorer, TOUCHGRIP design |
Versions, Coatings and Handles
The ZEPF-bIONIK handle is Zepf’s ergonomic, colour-coded handle with a textured grip that reduces hand fatigue. TOUCHGRIP is the Hürzeler / Zuhr series built for rotational control in surgical work, with matte working tips.
Warranty and Our Guarantee
Every Zepf instrument on this page carries the Helmut Zepf Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for two years (three years for the explorer/probe combination). 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
- Caries and margin detection: a light, exploratory stroke with the tip; catch or resistance indicates a defect or calculus.
- Calculus detection: subgingival calculus is felt as a roughness or ledge on an otherwise smooth root surface.
- Tip care: a bent or blunted tip loses tactility; replace the insert or the instrument rather than straightening it.
Sharpening, Retipping and Inserts
An instrument earns its keep only while it is sharp. Zepf instruments can be sharpened in the practice, sent to our sharpening and reconditioning service, or, on the interchangeable-insert versions, renewed in seconds by swapping the working ends. Sharpening stones and oil 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
Related Helmut Zepf collections: Dental Explorers, Dental Explorer Tips, Dental Explorer #3CH Cowhorn, Dental Explorer #23 Shepherd’s Hook, TOUCHGRIP Instruments, bIONIK QuickFix Instrument Handles and Compatible ID Plugs, and Examination & Diagnostic Instruments. For hygiene and diagnostic terminology, see the Dental Hygiene Instrument Glossary and the Helmut Zepf catalogs.
Related resources: Hygiene Instrument Comparison Chart · Gracey Curette Numbers & Types Guide · Dental Hygiene Instruments
FAQ
What is the #11/12 explorer used for?
A double-ended explorer with delicate, pointed tips for detecting subgingival calculus and examining root surfaces.
Which handle should I choose?
The ZEPF-bIONIK version has Zepf’s ergonomic, colour-coded handle with a textured grip; the TOUCHGRIP version is the Hürzeler / Zuhr series built for rotational control, with matte working tips.
Is there a warranty?
Two years (three years for the explorer/probe combination) under the Helmut Zepf Warranty, and 60 days to return it for any reason, even after use.
