{"product_id":"abutment-holding-instrument-dr-krastev-helmut-zepf-47-527-00","title":"Abutment Holding Instrument by Dr. Pavel Krastev | Helmut Zepf No. 47.527.00","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAbutment Holding Instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dr. Pavel Krastev, manufactured by Helmut Zepf GmbH, is a precision-engineered solution designed to overcome one of the most persistent challenges in implant dentistry. When implant abutments are inserted into a patient's mouth, clinicians frequently struggle to hold the abutment securely with fingers while simultaneously locating and engaging the implant hex — a task made even more demanding when abutments are very short or positioned in difficult-to-access areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Instrument Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause abutments are typically slightly tapered and very smooth, they are almost impossible to hold with conventional instruments. The need to orient a buccal mark to buccal, while engaging a hex that lies hidden beneath soft tissue, demands a dedicated tool. This \u003cstrong\u003eAbutment Holding Instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e addresses exactly that clinical need with a thoughtful, evidence-based design developed by Dr. Pavel Krastev.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-ended design with a small tip and a large tip for versatile clinical use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain instrument insert is metal and accepts a silicone-type insert at each end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking portions are engineered so that silicone inserts mechanically lock to the main body portion of the tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicone tips are open-ended at both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 10 silicone tips: 0.5 mm inner diameter × 1.0 mm outer diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInserts fix and hold the abutment securely once it is correctly placed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll inserts are autoclavable for safe, repeatable clinical use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures the ergonomic bIONIK Handle in Black for confident grip and precise control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eAbutment Holding Instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e is proudly manufactured in Germany, reflecting Helmut Zepf GmbH's commitment to quality craftsmanship and clinical reliability. For full specifications and usage guidance, download the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zepf-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PDF\/flyer\/47.527.00_KRASTEV_Abutment_Holder_e.pdf\"\u003ePRODUCT BROCHURE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tip sizes are included with this instrument?\u003c\/strong\u003e The set includes 10 silicone tips with a 0.5 mm inner diameter and 1.0 mm outer diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the silicone inserts be sterilized?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, all inserts are autoclavable, making them suitable for repeated clinical use under standard sterilization protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this instrument suitable for short abutments?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the \u003cstrong\u003eAbutment Holding Instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically designed to address challenges with very short or difficult-to-access abutments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helmut Zepf GmbH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50531392061726,"sku":"47.527.00","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/4752700_1_353553e4-f49b-4bb9-96b9-389d463d08b8.jpg?v=1781196606","url":"https:\/\/deutschedt.com\/products\/abutment-holding-instrument-dr-krastev-helmut-zepf-47-527-00","provider":"Deutsche Dental Technologien","version":"1.0","type":"link"}