Which Dr. Zeltner Instrument Do You Need?
Start with the complete SRC Set or pick individual SRC instruments by number; the ring punch set is listed separately. Every active product in the collection is linked once below.
SRC set1 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 46.045.00OX |
Subperiostal Recession Coverage Set by Dr. Marco Zeltner |
Individual SRC instruments (Z-shape QuickFix handles, ZEPF NANOPAL coating)5 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 46.045.01OX |
SRC Instrument #1, yellow handle |
| 46.045.02OX |
SRC Instrument #2, short curved right, blue handle |
| 46.045.03OX |
SRC Instrument #3, long curved right, blue handle |
| 46.045.04OX |
SRC Instrument #4, short curved left, purple handle |
| 46.045.05OX |
SRC Instrument #5, long curved left, purple handle |
Soft tissue graft punch set1 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 08.922.10 |
ZEPF Ring Punch Set for soft tissue grafts |
About Dr. Marco Zeltner
Dr. Zeltner completed a three-year postgraduate specialization in Reconstructive Dentistry at the Clinic of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Materials Science at the University of Zurich, with extensive training in prosthodontics and implant dentistry. During this period, he was actively involved in hands-on surgical workshops focused on alveolar ridge preservation and horizontal guided bone regeneration.
In 2015, Dr. Zeltner received the Research Award from the Swiss Society of Reconstructive Dentistry. He subsequently served as a part-time Senior Teaching and Research Assistant at the University of Zurich. Since 2016, he has practiced at Grimmzahnärzte while also serving as an instructor at the Center of Dental Medicine in Zurich.
His clinical work centers on the comprehensive rehabilitation of complex fully dentate and partially edentulous patients using the full spectrum of reconstructive dentistry options, including dental implants. He also holds a Diploma of Advanced Education (WBA) in Oral Implantology from the Swiss Society of Oral Implantology.
Collaboration with Helmut Zepf
Each Dr. Marco Zeltner Instrument has been developed in close collaboration with Helmut Zepf, combining academic rigor with practical surgical application. These designs reflect Dr. Zeltner's primary scientific interests in regenerative strategies and emerging technologies in implant dentistry, as well as his unwavering commitment to precision and innovation. The instruments listed in this collection translate evidence-based clinical priorities into purpose-built surgical tools.
Follow Dr. Zeltner's work and research through his professional profiles: Publications | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
Clinical Use
The SRC Set and the individual SRC instruments #1 to #5 are used for the subperiosteal recession coverage (SRC) technique; the ZEPF Ring Punch Set is used to harvest ring-shaped soft tissue grafts. The product pages list each instrument and set content.
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 periodontal surgery and implant instruments.
Compare With
Related collections: Subperiostal Recession Coverage (SRC) Set by Dr. Zeltner, Subperiosteal Recession Coverage (SRC) Instruments, Dental Tunneling Instruments, Dental Tunneling Instrument Sets, Nizam Ring Punch Collection, and Periodontal Microsurgery Instrument Collection. For numbers and terminology, see the Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart and Surgical Instrument Glossary.
FAQ
What is the Dr. Marco Zeltner Instrument collection?
It is a curated line of surgical dental instruments designed by Dr. Marco Zeltner in collaboration with Helmut Zepf, reflecting his specialization in reconstructive and implant dentistry.
Where is Dr. Marco Zeltner based?
Dr. Zeltner practices at Grimmzahnärzte in Horgen, Switzerland, and serves as an instructor at the Center of Dental Medicine in Zurich.
What clinical areas do these instruments address?
The collection centers on the Subperiostal Recession Coverage (SRC) Set and the five SRC instruments for the SRC technique, used in recession coverage surgery, plus the ZEPF Ring Punch Set developed with Dr. Zeltner for harvesting soft tissue grafts.