Which Dr. Wen Instrument Do You Need?
Both instruments by Dr. Shih-Cheng Wen are listed below with their Helmut Zepf numbers; they are also grouped on the Soft Tissue Expander & Tension Release Comb by Dr. Shih-Cheng Wen page.
Soft tissue instruments by Dr. Shih-Cheng Wen2 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 41.865.01 |
Tension Release Comb, working tips 5 / 8 mm |
| 41.865.03 |
Soft Tissue Expander, 6.5 mm raspatory, angulated |
About Dr. Shih-Cheng Wen
Dr. Shih-Cheng Wen is a highly regarded dentist in Taiwan, recognized for his leadership in implant dentistry and his commitment to advanced clinical care. He earned his Bachelor of Dentistry from Taipei Medical University, Taiwan, and completed a Master's degree at the Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University. This strong academic foundation underpins a career focused on precision-driven, evidence-based treatment.
Dr. Wen has held numerous prominent professional roles, including serving as Former President of the Taiwan Academy of Osseointegration. He is a Director and Diplomate of the Academy of Oral Implantology, Taiwan, and a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), reflecting his extensive expertise and international recognition in oral implantology.
Dr. Wen currently serves as an Attending Dentist in the Department of Dentistry at Taipei Medical University – Shuang Ho Hospital. Through clinical excellence, academic involvement, and ongoing contributions to professional education, he continues to play an influential role in advancing implant and restorative dentistry in Taiwan.
Collaborations & Resources
The Dr. Shih-Cheng Wen Instrument line results from his collaboration with Helmut Zepf; the full range of collaborative instruments can be found below. For further reading on Dr. Wen's research and clinical contributions, visit his Publications page. A practical overview of his clinical work is also available on YouTube.
Clinical Use
The Tension Release Comb and the Soft Tissue Expander are periosteal elevator style instruments for soft tissue management in implant and oral surgery (both are listed under ZEPF Oral Surgery).
Care and Reconditioning
Clean, inspect and sterilize after every use following your practice protocol; see our Surgical Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide.
Compare With
Related collections: Soft Tissue Expander & Tension Release Comb by Dr. Shih-Cheng Wen, Dental Periosteal Elevators by Helmut Zepf, Micro Periosteal Elevator, and Dental Implantology Instrument Collection. For numbers and terminology, see the Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart and Surgical Instrument Glossary.
FAQ
Who is behind the Dr. Shih-Cheng Wen Instrument collection?
These instruments are developed through the collaboration between Dr. Shih-Cheng Wen, a leading Taiwanese implantologist, and Helmut Zepf, a specialist instrument manufacturer.
What clinical areas do these instruments address?
The collection is focused on implant dentistry and restorative procedures, reflecting Dr. Wen's areas of clinical expertise and academic specialization.