Which Fedi Periodontal Chisel Do You Need?
Pick the chisel by working-tip width; the replaceable tip for Zepf interchangeable handles follows in the second table. Every product in the collection is linked once below by its Zepf number.
Double-ended Fedi chisels3 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
Handle |
| 24.493.01 |
CH Fedi #1, double-ended, 1.5 mm working tips |
Stainless steel |
| 24.493.02 |
CH Fedi #2, double-ended, 2.5 mm working tips |
Stainless steel |
| 24.493.03 |
CH Fedi #3, double-ended, 3.5 mm working tips |
Stainless steel |
Replaceable tips1 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 24.751.526ML |
Fedi 2 replaceable tip for Zepf interchangeable handles |
Versions, Coatings and Handles
Replaceable tips fit the M4 × 0.5 mm and M2.5 Zepf handle systems (ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix, Z-SHAPE Relax, ZEPF-Line) and change with the Zepf safety key.
Warranty and Our Guarantee
Every Zepf instrument on this page carries a one-year Helmut Zepf Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. And because an instrument can only be judged in the hand, you have 60 days to return it for any reason — even after you have used it. Try it on real patients; if it is not the instrument for you, send it back.
Made in Germany by Helmut Zepf
Helmut Zepf has manufactured dental and surgical instruments in Germany for over 100 years. Every instrument on this page is forged, ground and finished by Zepf and carries its part number for traceability.
Clinical Use
- Recontouring interproximal bone during osseous surgery, where a rotary instrument cannot reach.
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Control: keep a firm finger rest and use short, controlled strokes; these are hand instruments for precise work, not for force.
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Sharpness: a dull edge crushes tissue instead of cutting it; check the edge before each case.
Sharpening, Retipping and Inserts
An instrument earns its keep only while it is sharp. Zepf instruments can be sharpened in the practice, sent to our sharpening and reconditioning service, or, on the replaceable-tip versions, renewed in seconds by swapping the working ends. Sharpening stones and oil are in the diagnostic range.
Our Dental Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of Helmut Zepf hygiene and diagnostic instruments.
Compare With
Part of the Periodontal Chisels collection. Related Helmut Zepf collections: Ochsenbein Chisel, Rhodes Back Action Chisel, Back Action Chisel, Hygiene QuickFix Replaceable Tips, and Periodontal Files. For hygiene terminology, see the Dental Hygiene Instrument Glossary.
Related resources: Hygiene Instrument Comparison Chart · Gracey Curette Numbers & Types Guide · Dental Hygiene Instruments
FAQ
What is the Fedi periodontal chisel used for?
Recontouring interproximal bone during osseous surgery, where a rotary instrument cannot reach.
Is it reusable?
Yes. Clean, disinfect and sterilize between patients; resharpen or send for reconditioning when the edge dulls.
Is there a warranty?
One year under the Helmut Zepf Warranty, and 60 days to return it for any reason, even after use.