Dental Hygiene Instrument Collection

Which Dental Hygiene Instrument Do You Need?

Find the instrument type you need below and open its collection; for the QuickFix system you keep the handle and replace the tip (see QuickFix Replaceable-Tip Instruments), so choose a handle line first and then the tips.

Instruments by type

Category	What it covers
Periodontal Probes	Probing depth measurement and periodontal charting
Periodontal Probe Inserts	Replacement tips for exchangeable-handle probes
Dental Explorers	Single- and double-ended explorers and explorer/probe combinations
Gracey Curettes	Area-specific curettes for scaling and root planing
Sickle Scalers	Supragingival calculus removal
Columbia Universal Curettes	General-purpose scaling and root planing
Langer Universal Curettes	Gracey blade geometry on a universal Columbia shank
McCall Universal Curettes	Anterior and posterior universal scaling
Titanium Curettes	Implant-safe instruments for peri-implant maintenance
Periodontic Files	Root surface debridement and calculus removal
Gingivectomy Knives	Soft tissue recontouring and gingivectomy procedures
Periodontal Chisels	Interproximal calculus removal
M5 Deep Scaling	Instruments for deep subgingival scaling
Hygiene Instrument Kits	Hygiene instrument sets and kits

QuickFix replaceable-tip system

Category	What it covers
bIONIK Handles	ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix handles and instruments: keep the handle, replace the tip
LOTUS	LOTUS QuickFix curettes and scalers
Z-SHAPE	Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix handles and instruments
Tips	All QuickFix replaceable tips
Steel	Stainless steel replaceable tips
Titanium	Titanium replaceable tips
Nanopal	NANOPAL-coated replaceable tips

What's Included

This Dental Hygiene Instrument Collection includes periodontal probes, scalers, curettes, explorers, and specialty instruments developed for optimal tactile sensitivity and controlled access to subgingival areas. Each instrument is crafted from high-grade stainless steel or titanium and features finely sharpened working ends, balanced weight distribution, and ergonomically designed handles to reduce hand fatigue during extended procedures.

Precision Engineering for Periodontal Therapy

Helmut Zepf's precision tip geometry ensures efficient calculus removal while preserving root surfaces and surrounding soft tissue — supporting minimally invasive, patient-centered periodontal therapy. Whether used in nonsurgical or supportive periodontal treatment, every instrument in this range combines durability, clinical reliability, and German manufacturing excellence.

Why Choose German-Made Dental Hygiene Instruments

• High-grade stainless steel construction for lasting sharpness and corrosion resistance
• Ergonomic handle design to reduce operator fatigue during extended procedures
• Finely sharpened working ends for precise subgingival access
• Balanced weight distribution for superior tactile feedback
• Trusted by dental professionals in periodontal practices worldwide

Find a Dental Hygiene Instrument by Zepf Number

Every product currently in this collection, grouped by instrument type. Open a group and select a Zepf number to see the full specification.

Probes and Explorers (26)

24.101.08	24.101.09	24.101.17	24.101.23
24.102.03A	24.102.08	24.102.09	24.102.17
24.102.23	24.124.06	24.212.01	24.216.06
24.440.00	24.453.03	24.453.12	24.453.15
24.453.22	24.453.23	24.744.07HZU	24.744.08HZU
24.744.50HZU	24.744.60HZU	24.853.14	24.853.24
24.854.14	24.854.24

Probe and Explorer Inserts (20)

24.098.03A	24.099.08	24.099.09	24.099.17
24.099.23	24.099.25	24.451.00	24.451.01
24.451.02	24.451.03	24.451.06	24.454.01
24.454.02	24.454.03	24.454.05	24.454.06
24.454.06TI	24.455.06	24.751.104	24.751.105

Gracey Curettes (50)

24.201.01G	24.201.01GM5	24.201.01GM5-TI	24.201.01GM5OX
24.202.03G	24.203.05G	24.203.05GM5	24.204.11G
24.204.11GM5	24.204.11GM5OX	24.204.15G	24.205.07G
24.205.07GM5	24.205.07GM5OX	24.206.09G	24.207.13G
24.207.13GM5	24.207.13GM5OX	24.207.17G	24.221.01GM5OX
24.224.11GM5OX	24.225.07GM5OX	24.227.13GM5OX	24.230.01G
24.230.01GM5	24.231.03G	24.231.05G	24.231.05GM5
24.234.11G	24.234.11GM5	24.234.15G	24.235.07G
24.235.07GM5	24.236.09G	24.237.13G	24.237.13GM5
24.237.17G	24.551.01	24.551.03	24.551.05
24.551.07	24.551.09	24.551.11	24.551.13
24.551.15	24.551.17	24.744.01G-HZU	24.744.05G-HZU
24.744.11G-HZU	24.744.13G-HZU

Universal and Furcation Curettes (27)

24.201.05L	24.201.05LM5	24.201.05LM5OX	24.205.23
24.207.02C	24.207.04C	24.207.124	24.207.13C
24.207.13MC	24.207.17L	24.207.17MC	24.207.23
24.208.03L	24.208.03LM5OX	24.210.01L	24.210.01LM5
24.210.01LM5OX	24.231.05L	24.238.03L	24.239.01L
24.553.01	24.553.03	24.553.05	24.744.01L-HZU
24.744.03LM5-HZU	24.744.05L-HZU	24.744.65HZU

Sickle Scalers (27)

24.205.06HF	24.207.06HF	24.208.02CI	24.208.02T
24.208.04S	24.208.04SD	24.208.04SDOX	24.208.04SOX
24.208.06H	24.208.06HF	24.208.06HFOX	24.208.23A
24.208.23AOX	24.208.30S	24.208.35U	24.209.04GX
24.228.04SDOX	24.228.04SOX	24.228.23AOX	24.238.04S
24.238.04SD	24.238.06HF	24.238.23A	24.551.24S
24.561.67	24.565.33	24.744.06HZU

Replaceable Tips (161)

24.201.05L-TI	24.204.11GM5-TI	24.205.07GM5-TI	24.207.04C-TI
24.207.13GM5-TI	24.208.03L-TI	24.208.03LM5	24.208.04S-TI
24.208.06H-TI	24.210.01L-TI	24.751.0451OX	24.751.04520OX
24.751.04521OX	24.751.0452OX	24.751.04530OX	24.751.04531OX
24.751.04540OX	24.751.04541OX	24.751.04550OX	24.751.04551OX
24.751.101G	24.751.101GM5	24.751.101GM5-TI	24.751.101GM5OX
24.751.101L	24.751.101L-TI	24.751.101LF	24.751.101LFOX
24.751.101LM5	24.751.101LM5OX	24.751.102CI	24.751.102G
24.751.102GM5	24.751.102GM5-TI	24.751.102GM5OX	24.751.102L
24.751.102L-TI	24.751.102LC	24.751.102LF	24.751.102LFOX
24.751.102LM5	24.751.102LM5OX	24.751.102RC	24.751.102TA
24.751.103	24.751.103CI	24.751.103G	24.751.103L
24.751.103L-TI	24.751.103LF	24.751.103LFOX	24.751.103LM5
24.751.103LM5OX	24.751.103TA	24.751.104G	24.751.104L
24.751.104L-TI	24.751.104LC	24.751.104LC-TI	24.751.104LF
24.751.104LFOX	24.751.104LM5	24.751.104LM5OX	24.751.104RC
24.751.104RC-TI	24.751.104XL	24.751.104XR	24.751.105G
24.751.105GM5	24.751.105GM5OX	24.751.105L	24.751.105L-TI
24.751.105LF	24.751.105LFOX	24.751.105LM5	24.751.105LM5OX
24.751.106G	24.751.106GM5	24.751.106H	24.751.106HF
24.751.106HFOX	24.751.106L	24.751.106L-TI	24.751.106LF
24.751.106LFOX	24.751.106LM5	24.751.106LM5OX	24.751.107G
24.751.107GM5	24.751.107GM5-TI	24.751.107GM5OX	24.751.107H
24.751.107HF	24.751.107HFOX	24.751.108G	24.751.108GM5
24.751.108GM5-TI	24.751.108GM5OX	24.751.109G	24.751.110G
24.751.111G	24.751.111GM5	24.751.111GM5-TI	24.751.111GM5OX
24.751.112G	24.751.112GM5	24.751.112GM5-TI	24.751.112GM5OX
24.751.113C	24.751.113G	24.751.113GM5	24.751.113GM5-TI
24.751.113GM5OX	24.751.113MC	24.751.114C	24.751.114G
24.751.114GM5	24.751.114GM5-TI	24.751.114GM5OX	24.751.114MC
24.751.115G	24.751.116G	24.751.116T	24.751.117G
24.751.117L	24.751.117MC	24.751.117T	24.751.118G
24.751.118L	24.751.118MC	24.751.123AL	24.751.123ALOX
24.751.123AR	24.751.123AROX	24.751.123L	24.751.123R
24.751.128	24.751.129	24.751.135UL	24.751.135UR
24.751.204L	24.751.204L-TI	24.751.204LD	24.751.204LDOX
24.751.204LOX	24.751.204R	24.751.204R-TI	24.751.204RD
24.751.204RDOX	24.751.204ROX	24.751.520W	24.751.520WOX
24.751.522M	24.751.522MOX	24.751.523M	24.751.523MOX
24.751.524M	24.751.524MOX	24.751.525M	24.751.525MOX
24.751.526ML

Handles, ID Plugs and Keys (75)

24.755.02	24.755.03	26.010.01OX	26.010.02OX
26.010.03OX	26.010.04OX	26.010.05OX	26.010.06OX
26.010.07OX	26.010.08OX	26.010.09OX	26.010.10OX
26.030.01	26.030.02	26.030.03	26.030.04
26.030.05	26.030.06	26.030.07	26.030.08
26.030.09	26.030.10	26.180.13	26.181.01
26.181.03	26.193.01	26.193.02	26.193.03
26.193.04	26.193.05	26.193.06	26.193.07
26.193.08	26.193.09	26.193.10	26.193.11
26.193.12	26.193.13	26.193.14	26.193.15
26.193.16	26.193.17	26.193.18	26.193.19
26.193.20	26.194.01	26.194.02	26.194.03
26.194.04	26.194.05	26.194.06	26.194.07
26.194.08	26.194.09	26.194.10	26.194.11
26.194.12	26.194.13	26.194.14	26.194.15
26.194.16	26.194.17	26.194.18	26.194.19
26.194.20	26.195.01	26.195.02	26.195.03
26.195.04	26.195.05	26.195.06	26.195.07
26.195.08	26.195.09	26.195.10

Periodontal Surgery: Knives, Chisels, Files and Bone Scrapers (25)

24.437.01	24.437.02	24.437.03	24.437.04
24.437.07	24.488.01	24.488.02	24.490.01
24.490.02	24.491.01	24.491.02	24.493.01
24.493.02	24.493.03	24.494.00	24.495.01
24.495.02	24.495.03	24.495.03HZU	24.744.70HZU
24.744.80HZU	24.744.85HZU	26.182.38	26.182.39
26.182.40

Sets (11)

20.240.830HZU	24.112.05	24.114.00	24.989.55OX
24.990.35	24.990.50	24.990.55	24.990.55OX
24.990.55TI	24.990.60	26.182.45

Clinical Use

Periodontal probes and explorers are used to measure pocket depths, chart the periodontium and examine root surfaces; sickle scalers remove supragingival calculus; Gracey, Langer, Columbia and McCall curettes carry out subgingival scaling and root planing, with M5 deep-scaling and titanium versions for deep pockets and implant maintenance; files, chisels and gingivectomy knives cover root debridement, interproximal calculus and soft tissue recontouring. The collection supports both nonsurgical and supportive periodontal therapy.

Care and Reconditioning

Clean, disinfect and sterilize hygiene instruments between patients following Helmut Zepf’s instructions and the symbols on the product package, and keep cutting edges sharp; on QuickFix handles a worn tip is simply replaced. Our Dental Hand Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers the general workflow, and the sharpening and reconditioning service restores dull instruments.

Compare With

Related Helmut Zepf collections: Scaling & Root Planing Instruments, Classic Hygiene Instruments, Periodontal Microsurgery Instruments, TOUCHGRIP Instruments, NANOPAL Coated Instruments. See also the Hygiene Instrument Comparison Chart, the Dental Hygiene Instrument Glossary, the Periodontal Probe Markings & Types Guide and the Helmut Zepf Catalogs.

FAQ

Who are Helmut Zepf periodontal instruments designed for? They are designed for periodontists, dental hygienists, and general dental professionals who require precision instruments for scaling, root planing, probing, and periodontal maintenance.

Where are these instruments manufactured? All instruments in the Dental Hygiene Instrument Collection are manufactured in Germany to the highest quality standards.

Are these instruments suitable for nonsurgical periodontal treatment? Yes. The instruments are ideal for both nonsurgical and supportive periodontal treatment, offering clinical reliability and precision across a full range of periodontal procedures.

Further reading: Gracey Curettes: Area-Specific Periodontal Scaling Tools – A Complete Guide · The Helmut Zepf bIONIK Handle: Ergonomic Design, Exchangeable Inserts, and Smart