Nizam Ring Punch Collection

The Nizam Ring Punch is an innovative precision instrument designed to harvest uniform ring-shaped keratinized tissue grafts (kTG) with consistency and minimal trauma. Developed by German manufacturer Helmut Zepf, this instrument raises the standard for soft tissue augmentation in implantology and periodontics.

Key Specifications

• Inner Diameter: 4 mm
• Outer Diameter: 7 mm
• Surgical Depth: 5 mm

Clinical Applications

The Nizam Ring Punch is engineered for clinicians who demand precision during soft tissue management. Its ring-shaped cutting geometry yields uniform keratinized tissue grafts in a single controlled motion, significantly reducing donor-site morbidity when compared to conventional harvesting techniques. Primary indications include maxillary tuberosity harvesting and peri-implant soft tissue thickening — two procedures where graft geometry and consistency are critical to long-term outcomes.

The instrument's defined surgical depth of 5 mm ensures reproducible incision depth, minimizing the risk of inadvertent deep tissue injury. The 4 mm inner and 7 mm outer diameters are optimized for yielding a graft of adequate volume to address peri-implant soft tissue deficiencies effectively.

Why Choose the Nizam Ring Punch?

• Simplifies soft tissue augmentation around implants and in periodontal procedures
• Minimizes donor-site morbidity through a controlled, single-step harvest
• German-engineered precision from Helmut Zepf
• Reproducible results across procedures

History: Who Invented the Nizam Ring Punch?

The ring punch is a recent addition to periodontal surgery, not a centuries-old pattern. It takes its name from Prof. Dr. Nejat Nizam of the Department of Periodontology at Ege University in İzmir, Turkey, who in 2018 published "A Novel Connective Tissue Graft Harvesting Technique: The Ring Method" in the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry — describing a single-pass, ring-shaped punch that harvests a uniform donut of keratinized tissue in place of the free-hand incisions traditionally used for palatal or tuberosity grafts. Helmut Zepf worked with Nizam to bring the technique to market as the instrument on this page.

For detailed product information, download the official Brochure.

FAQ

What type of graft does the Nizam Ring Punch harvest? It harvests uniform ring-shaped keratinized tissue grafts (kTG), ideal for peri-implant soft tissue augmentation.

What are the dimensions of the Nizam Ring Punch? The instrument features an inner diameter of 4 mm, an outer diameter of 7 mm, and a surgical depth of 5 mm.

Who manufactures the Nizam Ring Punch? It is manufactured by Helmut Zepf, a precision dental instrument maker based in Germany.

Manufacturer literature: Nizam Ring Punch flyer (PDF) · Ring Punch Set flyer (PDF) — more in our Surgical Instrument Library.