Straight Gum Scissors

Straight gum scissors are straight-bladed surgical tissue scissors used for gingival trimming, anterior gingivectomy and gingivoplasty, flap refinement and suture removal in periodontal, implant and aesthetic dentistry. This collection holds the Helmut Zepf straight gum scissors made in Germany: the Iris scissors 11.5 cm with extra large rings in serrated (No. 46.050.11), tungsten carbide (No. 46.050.11TC), Supercut micro-serrated (No. 46.050.11SC) and Supercut Onyx-coated (No. 46.050.11TISC) versions, and the Goldman-Fox scissors 13 cm with tungsten carbide edges (No. 46.200.13TC).

All straight gum scissors are crafted from German surgical stainless steel — fully autoclavable, corrosion-resistant, and built for sharpness retention through repeated sterilization.

Which Straight Gum Scissors Do You Need?

Zepf No.	Pattern or size	Use
46.050.11	Iris scissors, straight, extra large rings, 11.5 cm, serrated edge	Serrated edge grips gum and mucosa so the tissue does not slip during the cut
46.050.11TC	Iris scissors, straight, extra large rings, 11.5 cm, tungsten carbide	Tungsten carbide inserts for lasting edge retention
46.050.11SC	Iris scissors, straight, extra large rings, 11.5 cm, Supercut micro-serrated	Supercut micro-serrated edge against a razor blade for clean, controlled incisions
46.050.11TISC	Iris scissors, straight, extra large rings, 11.5 cm, Supercut, Onyx coating	Supercut edge with black Onyx coating
46.200.13TC	Goldman-Fox scissors, straight, 13 cm, tungsten carbide	Gingival contouring; tungsten carbide insert for edge retention

Clinical Use

Straight blades give a clear line of sight for anterior work: gingivectomy and gingivoplasty, crown lengthening in the aesthetic zone, papilla preservation, flap refinement, implant uncovering, and suture removal. Choose the serrated Iris where tissue slippage is the problem, the Supercut versions where the cleanest cut matters, and the tungsten carbide inserts where the scissors see heavy daily use; the Goldman-Fox pattern is the classic choice for gingival contouring.

Care and Reconditioning

Gum scissors are cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized between patients with the blades open; tungsten carbide inserts and Supercut edges should be resharpened only by a qualified service, and the Onyx coating is cleaned without abrasive pastes. Our Dental Hand Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers the general workflow for Helmut Zepf instruments.

Compare With

Related Helmut Zepf collections: Curved Gum Scissors, Iris Scissors, Goldman-Fox Scissors, Supercut Scissors, and the Dental Scissors hub. For pattern names and edge types, see the Dental Surgical Scissor Selection Guide and the Surgical Instrument Glossary.

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FAQ

How do I choose the right item from this collection? Every product page details the exact specification, reference number, and application; for cross-brand references and terminology, see our Hygiene Instrument Comparison Chart and Instrument Glossary — and our experts are a call away at (917) 480-2682 ext 101.

How should these instruments be reprocessed? Follow the manufacturer’s validated reprocessing instructions and the symbols on each product’s packaging; our reprocessing guide covers the general workflow.

Where are these instruments made? The instruments in this collection are manufactured by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik in Seitingen-Oberflacht, Germany — precision dental and surgical instruments since 1921 — and ship fast from our US warehouse.

Part of the Dental Scissors hub.