EASY CONTACT POINT Composite Instruments by Helmut Zepf

Which EASY CONTACT POINT Instrument Do You Need?

Use the hand instruments for M.O. or D.O. restorations and the MOD pliers when both proximal contacts are restored; each comes in a premolar and a molar size.

EASY CONTACT POINT hand instruments (26.123 series)

EASY CONTACT POINT MOD pliers (26.122 series)

Two Instrument Families, One Goal

The EASY CONTACT POINT hand instruments (26.123 series) feature offset working ends in premolar (3.1 mm) and molar (3.8 mm) widths on ergonomic ZEPF-bIONIK handles, used to press the matrix band against the adjacent tooth while the composite is light-cured in M.O. or D.O. restorations. The EASY CONTACT POINT MOD pliers (26.122 series) extend the same principle to full MOD situations: the plier design contacts the matrix on both proximal surfaces simultaneously, forming mesial and distal contacts in a single step.

Key Features

• Offset geometry engineered for precise access to proximal areas
• Premolar and molar working widths across both instrument families
• Ergonomic bIONIK handles and plier grips for reduced hand fatigue
• Compatible with standard sectional and circumferential matrix systems and light-cured composites
• Designed and manufactured by Helmut Zepf in Seitingen-Oberflacht, Germany

Why Choose EASY CONTACT POINT Instruments?

Open proximal contacts invite food impaction and secondary caries. By loading the matrix against the neighboring tooth during polymerization, EASY CONTACT POINT instruments produce reproducibly tight contacts without relying on wedging force alone — a reliable, technique-friendly solution from a trusted German manufacturer.

Clinical Use

EASY CONTACT POINT instruments are used in posterior Class II composite restorations: the working end presses the matrix band against the adjacent tooth while the composite is light-cured, so the restoration sets with a tight proximal contact. The 26.123 hand instruments form one contact in M.O. or D.O. restorations; the 26.122 MOD pliers form the mesial and distal contacts together.

Care and Reconditioning

Clean, disinfect and sterilize between patients. Our Dental Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers the workflow for Helmut Zepf hand instruments, and our sharpening and reconditioning service reconditions worn instruments when needed.

Compare With

Related Helmut Zepf collections: Tofflemire Collection, Ball-Shaped Plugger Composite Instruments, Condenser Composite Instruments, and Dental Composite Instrument Sets. For patterns and terminology, see the Restorative Instrument Comparison Chart, the Restorative Instrument Glossary and the Dental Composite Instrument Shapes Guide.

Further reading: 2026 Guide to Dental Composite Instruments: Choosing the Right Tools for Placement

Part of the Composite & Direct Restoration hub.

FAQ

What is the difference between the hand instruments and the MOD pliers? The 26.123 hand instruments form one contact at a time and suit M.O. or D.O. restorations; the 26.122 MOD pliers press the matrix on both proximal surfaces at once for MOD restorations.

What procedures are these instruments suited for? They are designed for posterior Class II composite restorations, wherever accurate interproximal contact points are essential.

Are these instruments compatible with all composite materials? Yes — they are designed for use with standard light-cured composite resins and common matrix systems.

How do I know whether I need EASY CONTACT POINT instruments, or just a matrix band? See our Dental Matrix Systems & Contact Point Guide — it walks through which matrix and contact-forming combination fits each clinical situation, including where EASY CONTACT POINT instruments make the difference on a single-box contact.

Manufacturer literature: EASY CONTACT POINT flyer (PDF) — also available in our Restorative Instrument Library.