ZEPF Xcision-Line® & TwistEX Extraction Forceps Sets

Which Extraction Forceps Set Do You Need?

This collection has one forceps set, linked below by its Zepf number; the individual TwistEX forceps are listed in the TwistEX Extraction Forcep Collection.

Extraction forceps sets

Lifetime Warranty

Every dental extraction forcep in this collection is backed by a Lifetime Warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the instrument. This coverage is exclusive to the Helmut Zepf dental extraction forcep category.

German-Made Instruments Built for Clinical Excellence

Helmut Zepf has been making the best forceps in the world in Germany since 1921. The TwistEX set (12.701.00Z) brings six deep-grip English Pattern Xcision-Line® forceps together in one ZEPF-care washbasket: #34 upper incisors and canines (12.034.00Z), #35 upper premolars (12.035.00Z), #36 lower incisors (12.036.00Z), #36A lower incisors (12.036.01Z), #79 lower wisdom teeth (12.079.95Z) and #67A upper wisdom teeth (12.067.95Z). The washbasket (85.195.03) has an individual silicone profile that holds the six forceps for reprocessing.

Key Features

• Made in Germany by Helmut Zepf – Xcision-Line® extraction forceps
• Serrated Beaks – Serrated, far-reaching beaks for a secure grip on the tooth
• Six Patterns in One Set – Upper incisors and canines, upper premolars, lower incisors and upper and lower wisdom teeth
• Washbasket Included – ZEPF-care washbasket with an individual silicone profile for the six forceps

Clinical Benefits

• A secure grip on the tooth from serrated, far-reaching beaks
• Six patterns for upper and lower anterior teeth, upper premolars and wisdom teeth in one set
• All six forceps stay together through cleaning and sterilization in the washbasket
• Lifetime Helmut Zepf Warranty on every extraction forcep in the set

Whether outfitting a new operatory, replacing aging instruments, or upgrading your extraction inventory, the ZEPF Xcision-Line Extraction Forceps Set puts six Helmut Zepf forceps and their washbasket in one order.

Clinical Use

The TwistEX set brings six Helmut Zepf Xcision-Line extraction forceps together with a ZEPF-care washbasket for routine extractions; the six forceps are listed above and in the TwistEX Extraction Forcep Collection for the individual instruments.

Care and Reconditioning

The set ships with a ZEPF-care washbasket. Clean, inspect and sterilize the forceps after every use according to your practice infection control protocol. Our Surgical Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers the general workflow for Helmut Zepf extraction forceps.

Compare With

Related Helmut Zepf collections: TwistEX Extraction Forcep Collection, Extraction Forceps Xcision-Line® Collection, Dental Extraction Forceps Xcision-Line® Serrated by Helmut Zepf, Surgical Instrument Sets, and Dental Cassettes for Sterilization. For forceps numbers and terminology, see the Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart, the Extraction Forceps Numbers Guide and the Surgical Instrument Glossary.

FAQ

What is included in a ZEPF Xcision-Line Extraction Forceps Set? The TwistEX set (12.701.00Z) contains six forceps (12.034.00Z, 12.035.00Z, 12.036.00Z, 12.036.01Z, 12.079.95Z and 12.067.95Z) and the ZEPF-care washbasket 85.195.03.

Are these instruments autoclavable? Yes. The forceps are reprocessed and steam sterilized between patients, and the washbasket holds them through the cycle; follow the Helmut Zepf reprocessing instructions.

How do serrated beaks improve extraction outcomes? Serrated beaks grip the tooth surface and help keep the forceps from slipping during luxation.

Further reading: From Sauerbruch’s Commission to Four Generations: The Helmut Zepf Story