NANOPAL Coated Instruments by Helmut Zepf

The NANOPAL coated instruments collection brings together every Helmut Zepf instrument finished with ZEPF's proprietary NANOPAL surface coating — periodontal curettes, scalers, replaceable tips and Z-SHAPE Relax handles, the SRC instruments by Dr. Marco Zeltner, and ZEPF-bIONIK composite filling instruments. NANOPAL is a hard, corrosion-resistant treatment applied to the working ends and handle bodies of the ZEPF-bIONIK and Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix platforms. NANOPAL improves corrosion resistance and helps maintain instrument sharpness through repeated sterilization cycles, so Gracey curettes, Langer universal curettes, sickle scalers, and their replaceable tips and handles keep performing case after case. Look for the OX suffix in the Helmut Zepf reference number (TI on the composite filling instruments) or "NANOPAL Coating" in the product name.
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Which NANOPAL Coated Instrument Do You Need?

Pick the instrument family first, then the handle system (ZEPF-bIONIK or Z-SHAPE Relax) or the replaceable tip; every product in the collection is linked once below.

Hygiene instrument sets

Zepf No. Pattern or size
24.989.55OX ZEPF Z-SHAPE QuickFix Gracey M5 Deep Scaling Hygiene Instrument Set
24.990.55OX ZEPF bIONIK QuickFix Gracey M5 Hygiene Instrument Set

Gracey curettes, M5 deep scaling

Zepf No. Pattern or size
24.201.01GM5OX Gracey Curette, M5 Deep Scaling (GRA 1/2) for Front Teeth, Slightly Angled - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle in Yellow
24.204.11GM5OX Gracey Curette, M5 Deep Scaling (GRA 11/12), for Mesial Surfaces of Premolars/Molars, Skewed for Optimal Placement - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle in Signal Purple
24.205.07GM5OX Gracey Curette, M5 Deep Scaling (GRA 7/8) for Premolars / Molars, More Sharply Angled - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle in Lightred-Magenta
24.207.13GM5OX M5 Deep Scaling Gracey Special Curette (GRA 13/14), for Distal surfaces of Premolars / Molars, Skewed for Optimal Placement - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle in Cobalt Blue
24.221.01GM5OX Gracey Curette (GRA 1/2) - M5 Replaceable Tips, Yellow Tip Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Handle
24.224.11GM5OX Gracey Curette (GRA 11/12) - M5 Replaceable Tips, Signal Purple Tip Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Handle
24.225.07GM5OX Gracey Curette (GRA 7/8) - M5 Replaceable Tips, Champagne Tip Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Handle
24.227.13GM5OX Gracey Curette (GRA 13/14) - M5 Replaceable Tips, Cobalt-Blue Tip Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Handle

Langer universal curettes, M5

Zepf No. Pattern or size
24.201.05LM5OX Langer Universal Curette 5/6 M5 for Use on Upper and Lower Front Teeth - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle in Yellow
24.208.03LM5OX M5 Deep Scaling Langer #L 3/4 Universal Curette for Upper Molars and Premolars - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle in Yellow-Green
24.210.01LM5OX M5 Deep Scaling Langer #L 1/2 Universal Curette for Lower Molars and Premolars - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle in Black

Sickle scalers

Zepf No. Pattern or size
24.208.04SDOX Sickle Scaler #204 SD for Plaque Removal from Narrow Interdental Spaces in the Premolar and Frontal Area - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle in Yellow-Green
24.208.04SOX Sickle Scaler #204 S for Plaque Removal from Interdental Spaces in the Molar Area - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle in Yellow-Green
24.208.06HFOX Sickle Scaler #H 6/7 with Opposed Tips for Front Teeth and Premolars, Very Fine Version - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle in Yellow-Green
24.208.23AOX Posterior Sickle Scaler #M 23 A for Plaque Removal from Interdental Spaces in the Molar Area - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle in Yellow-Green
24.228.04SDOX Sickle Scaler #204 SD for Plaque Removal from Interdental Spaces in the Premolar and Frontal Area - M5 Replaceable Tips, Yellow-Green Tip Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Handle
24.228.04SOX Sickle Scaler #204 S - M5 Replaceable Tips, Yellow-Green Tip Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Handle
24.228.23AOX Posterior Sickle Scaler #M23 A for Plaque Removal from Interdental Spaces in the Molar Area - M5 Replaceable Tips, Yellow-Green Tip Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Handle

Replaceable tips for curettes and scalers

Zepf No. Pattern or size
24.751.101GM5OX Curette replaceable tip, Gracey 1 M5
24.751.101LFOX Curette replaceable tip, Langer 1L, Very Fine Tip
24.751.101LM5OX Curette replaceable tip, Langer 1L M5
24.751.102GM5OX Curette replaceable tip, Gracey 2 M5
24.751.102LFOX Curette replaceable tip, Langer 2L, Very Fine Tip
24.751.102LM5OX Curette replaceable tip, Langer 2L M5
24.751.103LFOX Curette replaceable tip, Langer 3L, Very Fine Tip
24.751.103LM5OX Curette replaceable tip, Langer 3L M5
24.751.104LFOX Curette replaceable tip, Langer 4L, Very Fine Tip
24.751.104LM5OX Curette replaceable tip, Langer 4L M5, Very Fine Tip
24.751.105GM5OX Curette replaceable tip, Gracey 5 M5
24.751.105LFOX Curette replaceable tip, Langer 5L, Very Fine Tip
24.751.105LM5OX Curette replaceable tip, Langer 5L M5
24.751.106HFOX Scaler replaceable tip, Hygienist H6, Fine Tip
24.751.106LFOX Curette replaceable tip, Langer 6L, Very Fine Tip
24.751.106LM5OX Curette replaceable tip, Langer 6L M5
24.751.107GM5OX Curette replaceable tip, Gracey 7 M5
24.751.107HFOX Scaler replaceable tip, Hygienist H7, Fine Tip
24.751.108GM5OX Curette replaceable tip, Gracey 8 M5
24.751.111GM5OX Curette replaceable tip, Gracey 11 M5
24.751.112GM5OX Curette replaceable tip, Gracey 12 M5
24.751.113GM5OX Curette replaceable tip, Gracey 13 M5
24.751.114GM5OX Curette replaceable tip, Gracey 14 M5
24.751.204LDOX Scaler replaceable tip, 204SD, Left Side
24.751.204LOX Scaler replaceable tip, 204S, Left Side
24.751.204RDOX Scaler replaceable tip, 204SD, Right Side
24.751.204ROX Scaler replaceable tip, 204S, Right Side

Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix handles

Zepf No. Pattern or size
26.010.01OX Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Double Ended Handle - M4 x 0.5 mm for Interchangeable Curettes & Scalers (Yellow)
26.010.02OX Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Double Ended Handle - M4 x 0.5 mm for Interchangeable Curettes & Scalers (Brown)
26.010.03OX Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Double Ended Handle - M4 x 0.5 mm for Interchangeable Curettes & Scalers (Violet)
26.010.04OX Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Double Ended Handle - M4 x 0.5 mm for Interchangeable Curettes & Scalers (Signal Purple)
26.010.05OX Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Double Ended Handle - M4 x 0.5 mm for Interchangeable Curettes & Scalers (Champagne)
26.010.06OX Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Double Ended Handle - M4 x 0.5 mm for Interchangeable Curettes & Scalers (Turquoise)
26.010.07OX Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Double Ended Handle - M4 x 0.5 mm for Interchangeable Curettes & Scalers (Cobalt-Blue)
26.010.08OX Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Double Ended Handle - M4 x 0.5 mm for Interchangeable Curettes & Scalers (Yellow-Green)
26.010.09OX Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Double Ended Handle - M4 x 0.5 mm for Interchangeable Curettes & Scalers (Mint)
26.010.10OX Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Double Ended Handle - M4 x 0.5 mm for Interchangeable Curettes & Scalers (Black)
26.010.11OX Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Single Ended Handle - M4 x 0.5 mm for Replaceable Tips (Yellow)
26.010.21OX Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Single Ended Handle - M2.5 mm for Replaceable Tips (Yellow)

SRC instruments and tips by Dr. Marco Zeltner

Zepf No. Pattern or size
24.751.0451OX SRC replaceable tip, Fig. 1, Straight
24.751.04520OX SRC replaceable tip, Fig. 2, Short Right, For Preparing Surfaces
24.751.04521OX SRC replaceable tip, Fig. 2, Short Right, For Preparing Papilla
24.751.0452OX SRC replaceable tip, Fig. 1, Curved
24.751.04530OX SRC replaceable tip, Fig. 3, Long Right, For Preparing Surfaces
24.751.04531OX SRC replaceable tip, Fig. 3, Long Right, For Preparing Papilla
24.751.04540OX SRC replaceable tip, Fig. 4, Short Left, For Preparing Surfaces
24.751.04541OX SRC replaceable tip, Fig. 4, Short Left, For Preparing Papilla
24.751.04550OX SRC replaceable tip, Fig. 5, Long Left, For Preparing Surfaces
24.751.04551OX SRC replaceable tip, Fig. 5, Long Left, For Preparing Papilla
46.045.01OX SRC Instrument #1 for SRC Technique by Dr. Marco Zeltner Z-SHAPE QuickFix Handle Yellow, Interchangeable Tips
46.045.02OX SRC Instrument #2 Short Curved Right Z-SHAPE QuickFix Handle Blue by Dr. Marco Zeltner, Interchangeable Tips
46.045.03OX SRC Instrument #3 Long Curved Right Z-SHAPE QuickFix Handle Blue by Dr. Marco Zeltner, Interchangeable Tips
46.045.04OX SRC Instrument #4 Short Curved Left Z-SHAPE QuickFix Handle Purple, Acc. Dr. Marco Zeltner, Interchangeable Tips
46.045.05OX SRC Instrument #5 Long Curved Left Z-SHAPE QuickFix Handle Purple, Acc. Dr. Marco Zeltner, Interchangeable Tips

Composite filling instruments, ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix handle

Zepf No. Pattern or size
26.120.10TI Composite Plastic Filling Instrument 1.5 mm Small Spatula #1 - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle
26.120.11TI Composite Plastic Filling Instrument 2.8 mm Large Spatula #2 - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle
26.120.12TI Composite Plastic Filling Instrument 1.8 mm Spatula / 2.6 mm Beavertail Burnisher - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle
26.120.13TI Micro Composite Instrument 1.1 mm Spatula - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle
26.120.14TI Micro Composite Instrument 1.6 mm Spatula - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle
26.120.20TI Composite Plastic Filling Instrument #1 2.2 mm Spatula / Burnisher Ø 1.5 (pear-shaped) - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle
26.120.21TI Composite Plastic Filling Instrument #2 Plugger Spatula 2.4 mm / Burnisher Ø 1.9 mm (pear-shaped) - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle
26.120.25TI Composite Plastic Filling Instrument #1 Plugger Ø 1.5 mm / Burnisher Ø 1.9 mm (pear-shaped) - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle
26.120.30TI Composite Plastic Filling Instrument #1 Condenser Small Ø 1.6 mm / Large Ø 2.5 mm (pear-shaped) - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle
26.120.31TI Composite Plastic Filling Instrument #2 Plugger cone-shaped to form the fissures small Ø 1.8 mm / Large Ø 2.2 mm - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle
26.120.32TI Composite Plastic Filling Instrument Fissure Former Ø 1.9 mm / Large Ø 2.3 mm - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle
26.120.34TI Composite Plastic Filling Instrument Fissure Former Ø 1.9 mm / Plugger Ø 1.5 mm (pear-shaped) - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle
26.120.40TI Composite Plastic Filling Instrument #1 Plugger combination cone-shaped small Ø 1.7 mm / small Ø 1.7 mm with special bend for the molar region - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle
26.120.50TI Composite Plastic Filling Instrument #1 small Spatula combination 1.7 mm Optimal access to the mesial and distal area due to the special bend - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle
26.120.60TI Composite Plastic Filling Instrument Plugger ball Ø 0.9 mm / Plugger ball Ø 1.3 mm - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle
26.120.70TI Composite Plastic Filling Instrument Plugger ball Ø 2.1 mm / Plugger ball Ø 1.3 mm blunt - ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix Handle

What Is NANOPAL Coating?

NANOPAL is Helmut Zepf's proprietary surface coating, applied to the working ends of periodontal hygiene instruments to improve surface smoothness, corrosion resistance, and edge integrity through repeated autoclave cycles. Helmut Zepf's own product literature describes NANOPAL by what it does for the instrument — supporting longevity and helping maintain sharpness through repeated sterilization — rather than by a specific named composition, so we've kept the description here to those same functional terms rather than guessing at a formulation.

Why NANOPAL Matters for Replaceable-Tip Instruments

An instrument that's autoclaved dozens or hundreds of times over its service life needs a surface that resists corrosion, not just an edge that starts sharp. NANOPAL is built for exactly that: it improves corrosion resistance and helps the working end hold its sharpness through repeated sterilization cycles. That matters most on a replaceable-tip system like ZEPF's Z-SHAPE Relax platform, where the same handle sees dozens of tip swaps across a busy hygiene schedule — a durable, corrosion-resistant coating on the tip itself is what keeps the system performing consistently between resharpenings.

Where NANOPAL Is Used at Deutsche Dental Technologien

Clinical Use

The NANOPAL-coated Gracey and Langer curettes and sickle scalers are used for supragingival and subgingival scaling and root planing, with M5 deep-scaling blades for deeper pockets; the SRC instruments serve Dr. Zeltner’s subperiosteal recession coverage technique, and the composite instruments place, condense and shape composite restorations. The coating is chosen for its corrosion resistance and edge retention through repeated sterilization.

Care and Reconditioning

Clean, disinfect and sterilize NANOPAL-coated instruments between patients following Helmut Zepf’s instructions and the symbols on the product package, inspect the coating during routine reprocessing, and replace worn tips on the QuickFix handles rather than the whole instrument. Our Dental Hand Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers the general workflow.

Compare With

Related Helmut Zepf collections: NANOPAL Replaceable Tips, Onyx Hand Instruments, Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix Handles, ZEPF-bIONIK Hygiene Instruments, M5 Deep Scaling Instruments, and Composite Instruments. See also the Hygiene Instrument Comparison Chart, the Dental Hygiene Instrument Glossary and our guide to QuickFix replaceable tips.

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FAQ

What is NANOPAL coating? NANOPAL is ZEPF's proprietary surface coating that improves corrosion resistance and maintains instrument sharpness through repeated sterilization cycles. It's applied to the working ends of ZEPF's QuickFix replaceable-tip periodontal hygiene instruments and handles, including Gracey and Langer curettes and sickle scalers, as well as to SRC instruments and ZEPF-bIONIK composite filling instruments.

Does NANOPAL coating wear off with repeated use? Like any hard surface treatment, NANOPAL coating is wear-resistant but not indestructible; instruments should be inspected during routine reprocessing and retired if the coating shows significant flaking or exposed base metal.

What's the difference between NANOPAL and Onyx coating? Both are hard ZEPF surface coatings, but they're used on different instrument families. NANOPAL is used on the QuickFix replaceable-tip periodontal hygiene system — Gracey and Langer curettes, sickle scalers, and their Z-SHAPE Relax and ZEPF-bIONIK handles — and on the SRC instruments and ZEPF-bIONIK composite filling instruments. Onyx is used more broadly across ZEPF's surgical, extraction, and restorative instruments — forceps, elevators, scissors, and raspatories.

Are NANOPAL-coated instruments autoclavable? Yes — NANOPAL-coated instruments are designed for standard autoclave reprocessing, and the coating is specifically intended to hold up through repeated sterilization cycles.

Can I buy just the NANOPAL-coated insert without the handle? Yes — see the Replaceable Tips collection for individual NANOPAL-coated M5 replaceable tips compatible with the Z-SHAPE Relax and ZEPF-bIONIK handle systems.

Every instrument in this collection is manufactured in Germany by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik, backed by a 1-year warranty and covered by our 60-day any-reason return policy. Part of the Scaling & Root Planing Instruments hub.

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