Periodontal Microsurgery Instrument Collection

Microsurgery Instruments Overview Video

An overview of the Helmut Zepf microsurgical range. Read more in our microsurgery instrument guide.

Which Microsurgery Instrument Do You Need?

Start with the instrument type, then the length, tip and handle; every product in the collection is linked once below by its Zepf number (TC = tungsten carbide).

Microsurgery sets

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
TOUCHGRIPMICRO	TOUCHGRIP Microsurgical Instrument Set (Hürzeler / Zuhr)
46.045.00OX	Subperiostal Recession Coverage (SRC) Set by Dr. Marco Zeltner
24.967.05	Soft Tissue Micro Instrument Basic Set
24.971.00	ImpacTray by Dr. Dietmar Weng, universal set for micro and macro surgical implantology, periodontology and augmentation

Micro needle holders

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
41.200.15TC	Castroviejo, straight, 16 cm, SpinLock, lock and protected inner spring, TC jaws
41.200.17TC	Castroviejo, straight, 17.5 cm, SpinLock, lock and protected inner spring, TC jaws
41.201.15TC	Castroviejo, curved, 16 cm, SpinLock, lock and protected inner spring, TC jaws
41.201.17TC	Castroviejo, curved, 17.5 cm, SpinLock, lock and protected inner spring, TC jaws
41.200.17TC-K	Castroviejo by Dr. Axel Kirsch, straight, 17.5 cm, SpinLock, double spring, TC jaws
41.201.17TC-K	Castroviejo by Dr. Axel Kirsch, curved, 17.5 cm, SpinLock, double spring, TC jaws
41.010.17TC	Castroviejo, straight, 18 cm, SpinLock, TC jaws
41.011.17TC	Castroviejo, curved, 18 cm, SpinLock, TC jaws
41.010.17F	Micro needle holder, straight, 17.5 cm, TC jaws, slim design with lock, ZEPF-Line
41.011.17F	Micro needle holder, curved, 17.5 cm, TC jaws, slim design with lock, ZEPF-Line
41.017.17	Double action micro needle holder, straight, 17.5 cm, SpinLock, TC jaws 0.6 mm wide
41.010.17HZU	Castroviejo, TOUCHGRIP
41.012.17HZU	Castroviejo micro needle holder with lock, 17.5 cm, TOUCHGRIP
41.015.17	Hold-N-Cut by Dr. Dietmar Weng, micro needle holder combined with scissors

Macro needle holders

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
41.010.17TC-M	Castroviejo, straight, 18 cm, TC jaws 11 x 2.0 mm, max. thread size 4.0
41.011.17TC-M	Castroviejo, curved, 18 cm, TC jaws 11 x 2.0 mm, max. thread size 4.0

Micro tissue, suture and Cooley forceps

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
22.810.17	Micro tissue forceps, 17.5 cm, 1 x 2 teeth, straight
22.810.17D	Micro tissue forceps, 17.5 cm, 1 x 2 teeth, straight, diamond-coated tip
22.811.17	Micro tissue forceps, 17.5 cm, 1 x 2 teeth, curved
22.811.17D	Micro tissue forceps, 17.5 cm, 1 x 2 teeth, curved, diamond-coated tip
22.830.17	Micro tissue forceps with cross action, 17.5 cm, 1 x 2 teeth
22.812.17	Atraumatic surgical micro ring forceps, 18 cm, smooth, ring 1 x 0.5 mm
22.814.17	Micro suture forceps, 18 cm, outer ring 2 mm, smooth inner surfaces
22.815.17	Micro Cooley forceps, 18 cm, straight
22.815.17S	Micro Cooley forceps, 18 cm, straight, Slim-Line
22.816.17	Micro Cooley forceps, 18 cm, curved
22.823.17	Micro forceps Cooley Special, 25° curved, long tips for the retromolar region

Micro dressing forceps

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
22.820.17	18 cm, smooth, straight
22.820.17D	18 cm, smooth, straight, diamond-coated tip
22.820.17TC	18 cm, grooved tips, straight, tungsten carbide inserts
22.821.17	18 cm, smooth, curved
22.821.17D	18 cm, smooth, curved, angled diamond-coated tip

Micro scissors

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
46.316.16	Micro spring scissors, micro-serrated, point-to-point, slightly curved, very delicate, 16 cm
46.316.17	Surgical micro scissors, extra fine, 17 cm
46.317.17	Surgical micro scissors, fine, 17 cm
46.319.17HZU	Micro spring Castroviejo scissors, micro-serrated, sharp/sharp, curved, 17 cm, TOUCHGRIP

SRC instruments by Dr. Marco Zeltner (Z-SHAPE QuickFix handle, NANOPAL coating)

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
46.045.01OX	SRC #1, yellow handle
46.045.02OX	SRC #2, short, curved right, blue handle
46.045.03OX	SRC #3, long, curved right, blue handle
46.045.04OX	SRC #4, short, curved left, purple handle
46.045.05OX	SRC #5, long, curved left, purple handle

Tunneling and papilla instruments

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
46.040.20	Tunneling instrument with holes, double-ended, upper and lower jaw, 2.5 mm, ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix handle, grey
46.035.01	Papilla elevator, ZEPF-bIONIK QuickFix handle, yellow, exchangeable inserts

Raspatories, curettes and periodontal surgery instruments

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
24.747.04	Prichard raspatory curette for extensive flap elevations, ZEPF-Line handle
24.747.07OX	Raspatory combination instrument, lingual and back action, Onyx coating
24.748.35OX	Raspatory curette with dissection tip and back action, Onyx coating
24.748.52OX	Raspatory curette 5.8 mm round / 4.7 mm flat, Onyx coating
24.748.38OX	Lucas scraper and left/right curette, Onyx coating
24.747.78	Hemingway spoon/curette, ZEPF-Line handle
24.747.06	Kirkland gingivectomy knife / curette #15/16, ZEPF-Line handle
24.747.05	Excavator DPE, double-ended, ZEPF-Line handle
26.183.00	Desmotome to sever the desmodontal (Sharpey's) fibers, titanium handle

Graft measuring probes

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
24.454.00	Kahn probe (periodontometer), 40 mm in 2 mm steps, Z-SHAPE Relax QuickFix handle
24.455.00	Kahn probe insert, interchangeable, M4 x 0.5 mm

Micro mirrors

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
24.074.13	Ø 3.0 mm, rhodium front surface coating
24.074.15	Ø 5.0 mm, rhodium front surface coating
24.074.16	7 mm long x 2 mm wide, rhodium front surface coating

Shop Microsurgery Instruments by Type

• SRC Kit for Subperiostal Recession Coverage — recession coverage set by Dr. Marco Zeltner
• Kahn Probe — gingival graft thickness measurement
• Micro Needle Holder — precision microsurgical suturing
• Micro Tissue Forceps — delicate soft tissue handling
• Micro Spring Scissors — fine microsurgical tissue dissection
• Micro Suture Removal Scissors — precision suture removal
• Macro Needle Holder — general suturing and larger flap closure
• Papilla Elevators — interdental papilla preservation
• ImpacTray Set — curated microsurgical instrument set by Dr. Dietmar Weng
• ZEPF Soft Tissue Micro Instrument Set — complete basic microsurgical set

Precision Engineering for Microsurgical Demands

Every instrument in this periodontal microsurgery instrument collection is designed to provide maximum tactile feedback, fine tip accuracy, and ergonomic handling. The result is minimal tissue trauma and consistently optimal procedural outcomes, even in the most anatomically complex surgical sites. Crafted from high-grade stainless steel with meticulously polished working ends, each instrument combines long-term durability, corrosion resistance, and reliable performance across clinical workflows.

What the Collection Includes

• Micro and macro needle holders, including Castroviejo patterns with SpinLock design and tungsten carbide jaws, the Hold-N-Cut needle holder with scissors by Dr. Dietmar Weng, and TOUCHGRIP needle holders
• Micro tissue, suture, Cooley and dressing forceps on ZEPF-Line handles with guide pin, several with diamond-coated or tungsten carbide tips
• Micro scissors, including micro spring Castroviejo scissors
• Subperiostal Recession Coverage (SRC) instruments by Dr. Marco Zeltner, a tunneling instrument and a papilla elevator for recession coverage and tunneling techniques
• Raspatory curettes, combination instruments and a desmotome for flap elevation and periodontal surgery
• Kahn probes for measuring free gingival grafts, and micro mirrors with rhodium front surface coating
• Complete sets: TOUCHGRIP Microsurgical Instrument Set, SRC Set, Soft Tissue Micro Instrument Basic Set and ImpacTray

The ergonomic handle design reduces hand fatigue during extended procedures, giving clinicians precise, confident control throughout even the most intricate interventions.

German-Made Quality You Can Trust

Trusted by microsurgeons and specialists worldwide, the Helmut Zepf periodontal microsurgery instrument collection represents the highest standard in German-made dental instruments. These instruments enhance precision, safety, and efficiency in modern microsurgical workflows. All instruments are available for purchase at DeutscheDT.com, bringing high-performance German engineering directly to your practice.

Clinical Use

The instruments in this collection are used in periodontal and peri-implant microsurgery: fine suturing with micro needle holders, atraumatic soft-tissue handling with micro tissue and suture forceps, flap elevation with raspatories, recession coverage with the SRC and tunneling instruments, and measuring free gingival grafts with the Kahn probe.

Care and Reconditioning

Microsurgical instruments have fine tips and jaws: clean them immediately after use, protect the tips during reprocessing, and sterilize following the manufacturer instructions and the symbols on each package. Our Surgical Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers the general workflow, and needle holders and scissors can go to our sharpening and reconditioning service.

Compare With

Related Helmut Zepf collections: Microsurgery Instrument Sets and Kits, Dental Tunneling Instruments, SRC Instruments, Tungsten Carbide Needle Holders, Micro Dressing Forceps, and Dental Micro Mirrors. For instrument names and terminology, see the Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart, the Surgical Forceps Identification Guide, the Dental Surgical Scissor Selection Guide and the Surgical Instrument Glossary.

FAQ

What procedures are these instruments designed for? This periodontal microsurgery instrument collection is designed for periodontal microsurgery, implant site preparation, soft-tissue management, and other minimally invasive oral surgical procedures.

What material are the instruments made from? All instruments are crafted from high-grade stainless steel with polished working ends, ensuring corrosion resistance and long-term reliability.

Where are Helmut Zepf instruments manufactured? Helmut Zepf instruments are manufactured in Germany to rigorous quality standards, reflecting a long-standing tradition of precision dental engineering.

Further reading: Tunneling Instruments: Their History and How They Developed · Must-Have Microsurgery Instrument List