Which Dr. Hürzeler TOUCHGRIP Instrument Do You Need?
All products in this collection are TOUCHGRIP Design instruments designed with Dr. Hürzeler and Dr. Zuhr; find the instrument type first, then the Zepf number. Every active product is linked once below.
TOUCHGRIP sets3 items
Curettes and scalers10 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 24.744.01G-HZU |
Gracey GRA 1/2, front teeth |
| 24.744.05G-HZU |
Gracey GRA 5/6, front teeth |
| 24.744.11G-HZU |
Gracey GRA 11/12, mesial premolars / molars |
| 24.744.13G-HZU |
Gracey GRA 13/14, distal premolars / molars |
| 24.744.01L-HZU |
Langer #1/2 universal, lower molars and premolars |
| 24.744.03LM5-HZU |
Langer #3/4 mini universal, upper molars and premolars |
| 24.744.05L-HZU |
Langer #5/6 universal, upper and lower front teeth |
| 24.744.06HZU |
H6/H7 scaler |
| 24.744.60HZU |
Nabers furcation curette/probe, curved, 3-6-9-12 mm |
| 24.744.65HZU |
Furcator curette, curved, fine tips |
Probes and explorers3 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 24.744.50HZU |
UNC 15 periodontal probe, 1 mm, single-ended |
| 24.744.08HZU |
Ball probe with scale, depth gauge, single-ended |
| 24.744.07HZU |
Probe and explorer 11-12, double-ended |
Tunneling instruments and raspatories4 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 46.035.17HZU |
Papilla elevator curette, double-ended |
| 46.035.20HZU |
Tunneling combination, upper/lower, straight/angled, double-ended |
| 24.744.15HZU |
Palatal raspatory, double-ended |
| 24.744.25HZU |
Raspatory with Prichard retractor, curved |
Bone curettes, chisels and osteotomes7 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 41.855.01HZU |
Lucas bone curette #1, 2.5 mm, double-ended |
| 24.495.03HZU |
Buser bone curette 3 mm/5 mm, double-ended |
| 24.744.70HZU |
Back action chisel 4 mm/5 mm, double-ended |
| 24.744.80HZU |
Ochsenbein bone chisel, double-ended |
| 24.744.85HZU |
Chisel/osteotome, 7 mm tip |
| 47.748.31HZU |
Osteotome, straight, concave tip, 3.0 mm |
| 47.748.41HZU |
Osteotome, straight, concave tip, 4.0 mm |
Root elevators and sinus instruments4 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 17.423.01HZU |
Root elevator, beveled edge left, 3 mm, straight |
| 17.423.02HZU |
Root elevator, beveled edge right, 3 mm, straight |
| 17.045.03HZU |
Root elevator/approximal desmotome, distal bending, 3 mm |
| 17.045.04HZU |
Gap plugger, distal angle, Deppeler fig. 4 |
Microsurgical forceps, needle holders and scissors7 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 22.810.17HZU |
Micro tissue forceps, 17.5 cm |
| 22.811.17HZU |
Micro tissue forceps, 1x2 teeth, 17.5 cm |
| 22.820.17HZU |
Micro surgical forceps, 17.5 cm, 0.6 mm wide, plane |
| 23.054.12HZU |
Hemostatic forceps, serrated, straight, 12.5 cm |
| 41.010.17HZU |
Castroviejo needle holder |
| 41.012.17HZU |
Castroviejo micro needle holder with lock, 17.5 cm |
| 46.319.17HZU |
Micro spring Castroviejo scissors, curved, sharp/sharp, 17 cm |
Scalpel handles2 items
Mirror and retractor2 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 24.085.00HZU |
Mouth mirror with lip retractor, M2.5 thread |
| 37.445.02HZU |
Hilger retractor, single-ended |
Academic and Clinical Career
Early in his career, Dr. Markus Hürzeler served as Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontology at the University of Houston Dental Branch from 1991 to 1993. After earning his PhD (Docent) from Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany, he established a private practice in Munich specializing in advanced periodontal and implant therapies.
In 2002, he was appointed Professor of Dentistry at Albert-Ludwigs University and has since held clinical and associate professorships at both the University of Texas in Houston and Albert-Ludwigs University's Department of Preventive Dentistry and Periodontology.
Publications, Education, and Leadership
Dr. Markus Hürzeler has authored over 150 scientific publications spanning implantology, tissue regeneration, and periodontal surgery, and lectures internationally on these subjects. In 2008, he co-founded an educational initiative dedicated to advancing clinical standards in implant dentistry and periodontics.
Areas of Expertise
- Periodontal surgery and tissue regeneration
- Implant dentistry and prosthetic restoration
- Academic research and scientific publication
- International lecturing and continuing education
Clinical Use
The TOUCHGRIP instruments cover periodontal and implant surgery: Gracey and Langer curettes, furcation instruments and probes for root instrumentation and diagnosis, tunneling instruments and raspatories for flap and tunnel preparation, bone curettes, chisels and osteotomes, root elevators and a sinus gap plugger, and microsurgical forceps, needle holders, scissors and scalpel handles for incision and suturing.
Care and Reconditioning
Clean, inspect and sterilize the instruments after every use following your practice protocol. Our Dental Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers the curettes, scalers and probes, and the Surgical Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers the surgical instruments.
Compare With
Related collections: TOUCHGRIP Instruments, Dr. Otto Zuhr, Dental Tunneling Instruments, Periodontal Microsurgery Instrument Collection, Gracey Curette Collection, and Langer Universal Curette Collection. For numbers and terminology, see the Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart, the Hygiene Instrument Comparison Chart, and the Surgical Instrument Glossary.
FAQ
What are Dr. Markus Hürzeler's primary specializations?
His primary specializations are periodontics and implant dentistry, supported by additional certification in prosthodontics.
Where has Dr. Markus Hürzeler held academic positions?
He has held professorships at Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg and the University of Texas in Houston, among other institutions.
How many scientific publications has he authored?
Dr. Markus Hürzeler has authored over 150 peer-reviewed scientific publications in the fields of implantology, tissue regeneration, and periodontal surgery.