Helmut Zepf GmbH
Regular price $23.99Unit price-
Helmut Zepf GmbH
Regular price $76.99Unit price
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Which Dr. Franke Instrument Do You Need?
The calibrated handle is the Dr. Franke design; the probe insert is a Zepf M 2.5 probe tip that fits it, so order the handle first and add inserts as needed.
Dr. Franke handle and matching probe insert2 items
| Zepf No. | Pattern or size | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 26.180.07 | ZEPF-Line handle with endo calibration, single-ended, M 2.5 thread | Endodontic working-length reference for interchangeable M 2.5 tips |
| 24.454.03 | Periodontal probe insert, WHO/CPG scale 3.5-5.5-8.5-11.5, M 2.5 thread | Periodontal screening (PSI) on the M 2.5 handle |
About Dr. Carsten Franke
Dr. Carsten Franke is a highly respected dentist and endodontic specialist based in Koblenz, Germany, known for his clinical excellence, depth of experience, and long-standing commitment to tooth-preserving dentistry. He has been consistently listed for several years in the well-known FOCUS ranking of the best endodontists in Germany.
In recognition of his professional competence and experience, the Dental Association has officially authorized him to carry the designated focus of activity in endodontics. Due to his specialized expertise, many dental colleagues in Koblenz and the surrounding region regularly refer complex and challenging endodontic cases to his practice.
Dr. Franke grew up and was educated in Koblenz and completed his military service at the Bundeswehr Central Hospital in Koblenz. He studied both human medicine and dentistry at the Justus Liebig University in Giessen, receiving his license to practice dentistry in 1989.
From 1989 to 1991, he was engaged in clinical and scientific work at the Center for Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine at the University of Giessen, within the Department of Restorative and Preventive Dentistry. After completing an assistantship in a quality-oriented dental practice in Koblenz, he established his own practice there in 1993.
Since April 2008, he has practiced in partnership with dentist Roman Sattelberg, and since 2014, as part of the joint practice “dental-fit” together with Dr. Christoph Leopold and Roman Sattelberg.
With extensive postgraduate training in Germany and abroad, Dr. Franke has pursued advanced education across all areas of modern dentistry, with particular emphasis on endodontics, functional therapy, and aesthetic tooth preservation. Since 2002, he has specialized in endodontics and has been active as a referral-based clinician for endodontic treatments.
He is a Certified Member of the German Society for Endodontics and Traumatology (DGET) and serves as Coordinator of the DGET Certified Members’ Study Group Cologne.
In addition, he is a member of numerous professional societies, including the European Society of Endodontology (ESE), the Association of German Certified Endodontologists (VDZE e.V.), the German Society for Restorative Dentistry (DGZ), the German Society of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine (DGZMK), and the German Society for Aesthetic Dentistry (DGÄZ).
Clinical Use
The endo calibration on the handle gives the clinician a millimetre reference at the handle end during root canal measurement and instrumentation, while the interchangeable M 2.5 thread accepts periodontal probe inserts such as the WHO/CPG scale for periodontal screening, so one handle serves both endodontic and periodontal examination.
Care and Reconditioning
Clean, disinfect and sterilize these instruments between patients following the manufacturer’s validated reprocessing instructions and the symbols on each product’s packaging. Our Dental Hand Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers the general workflow for Helmut Zepf instruments.
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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 cross-brand references and terminology, see our product library — 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 in Germany by our partner factories — Busch & Co. (since 1905) and Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik (since 1921) — and ship fast from our US warehouse.
