Dr. Axel Kirsch Instrument Collection

Dr. Axel Kirsch Instrument Collection

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The Dr. Axel Kirsch Instrument collection brings together surgical tools developed in collaboration with Helmut Zepf, reflecting decades of clinical refinement by one of implantology's most distinguished figures. Each Dr. Axel Kirsch Instrument in this collection is the product of a career spanning over 35 years of advanced hard- and soft-tissue management and implant-prosthetic innovation.

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Which Dr. Kirsch Instrument Do You Need?

Start with a complete sinus lift set or pick single Kirsch sinus instruments by number; "Small" versions have smaller working ends. Every active product in the collection is linked once below.

Sinus lift instrument sets2 items
Zepf No. Pattern or size
24.995.00 Sinus Lift Instrument Set by Dr. Axel Kirsch
24.995.00S Kirsch Small Sinus Lift Instrument Set modified by Dr. Kai Zwanzig
Kirsch sinus elevators #1 to #66 items
Zepf No. Pattern or size
41.868.01 #1, 25° elevator, gold handle
41.868.02 #2, 60°/60° elevator, gold handle
41.868.03 #3, 90° elevator, gold handle
41.868.04 #4, 120°/120° elevator, gold handle
41.868.05 #5, 90°/90°/60° elevator, turquoise handle
41.868.06 #6, 90°/90° elevator, turquoise handle
Kirsch sinus elevators #1 to #6, "Small" and "Small" long shank8 items
Zepf No. Pattern or size
41.868.01S #1 "Small", 25° elevator, gold handle
41.868.02S #2 "Small", 60°/60° elevator, gold handle
41.868.03S #3 "Small", 90° elevator, gold handle
41.868.04S #4 "Small", 120°/120° elevator, gold handle
41.868.05S #5 "Small", 90°/90°/60° elevator, turquoise handle
41.868.05SL #5 "Small", long shank, 90°/90°/60° elevator, purple handle
41.868.06S #6 "Small", 90°/90° elevator, turquoise handle
41.868.06SL #6 "Small", long shank, 90°/90° elevator, turquoise handle
Kirsch sinus pluggers and combination instruments #7 and #85 items
Zepf No. Pattern or size
41.868.07 #7, plugger Ø 5.0 mm / spoon 8 x 10 mm, blue handle
41.868.07S #7 "Small", plugger Ø 5.0 mm / spoon 8 x 10 mm, blue handle
47.520.03 #7 combination instrument, plugger Ø 5.0 / spoon 6.0 mm, for use with bone scrapers 47.957.00 and 47.959.00
41.868.08 #8, convex plugger Ø 4.5 mm / plane plugger Ø 2.7 mm, blue handle
41.868.08S #8 "Small", convex plugger Ø 4.5 mm / plane plugger Ø 2.7 mm, blue handle
Castroviejo needle holders2 items
Zepf No. Pattern or size
41.200.17TC-K Castroviejo Needle Holder by Dr. Axel Kirsch, straight, 17.5 cm, tungsten carbide jaws
41.201.17TC-K Castroviejo Needle Holder by Dr. Axel Kirsch, curved, 17.5 cm, tungsten carbide jaws

About Dr. Axel Kirsch

Dr. Axel Kirsch is a renowned German dentist and international authority in oral implantology and peri-implant prosthodontics. He played a pivotal role in the development of the IMZ implant system and, beginning in 1995, co-developed the CAMLOG® implant system — now widely recognized for its reliability, prosthetic flexibility, and long-term clinical success. His work focuses on advanced hard- and soft-tissue management and implant-prosthetic concepts designed to maximize patient safety and predictability.

Throughout his career, Dr. Kirsch has been a sought-after lecturer and educator, presenting at dental conferences worldwide, leading hands-on implantology workshops, and publishing extensively on innovative surgical and prosthetic techniques. His clinical and academic contributions have helped shape modern implantology practices and influenced the next generation of implantologists.

Academic Appointments

  • Adjunct Professor, Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine
  • Associate Professor, Nippon Dental University, Niigata, Japan
  • Visiting Professor, UCLA Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Associate Professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Stomatology

This combination of clinical excellence, technological innovation, and global leadership in dental implant education is what informs every Dr. Axel Kirsch Instrument available in this collection. Browse the instruments below and explore Dr. Kirsch's collaborations with Helmut Zepf.

Clinical Use

The Kirsch sinus elevators, pluggers and combination instruments (double ended, 17.5 cm, ZEPF-Line titanium handles) and the two sinus lift sets are used in sinus lift procedures in implantology; the Castroviejo needle holders with tungsten carbide jaws are used for suturing.

Care and Reconditioning

Clean, inspect and sterilize the instruments after every use following your practice protocol; our Surgical Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers the general workflow for Helmut Zepf implant and surgical instruments.

Compare With

Related collections: Sinus Lift Instrument Set by Dr. Kirsch, Kirsch Small Sinus Lift Instrument Set modified by Dr. Kai Zwanzig, Sinus Lift Instruments, Sinus Elevation Instruments, Tungsten Carbide Needle Holders, and Dental Implantology Instrument Collection. For numbers and terminology, see the Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart and Surgical Instrument Glossary.

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FAQ

How do I choose the right item from this collection?

Every product page details the exact specification, reference number, and application; for reference numbers and terminology, see our Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart and Surgical Instrument Glossary — and our experts are a call away at (917) 480-2682 ext 101.

How should these instruments be reprocessed?

Follow the manufacturer’s validated reprocessing instructions and the symbols on each product’s packaging; our reprocessing guide covers the general workflow.

Where are these instruments made?

The instruments in this collection are manufactured by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik in Seitingen-Oberflacht, Germany — precision dental and surgical instruments since 1921 — and ship fast from our US warehouse.

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