{"product_id":"band-pusher-mershon-helmut-zepf-19-261-00as","title":"Band Pusher Mershon - Stainless Steel | Helmut Zepf No. 19.261.00AS","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mershon Band Pusher from Helmut Zepf is a precision-engineered orthodontic band instrument designed for controlled seating and adaptation of molar and premolar bands. The angled, serrated working tip transfers firm, directed pressure to the band margin without slipping, while the weighted octagonal handle provides the balance and tactile feedback clinicians expect from German instrumentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Mershon pattern with angled, serrated pusher tip for positive band engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic octagonal stainless steel handle for controlled thumb-pressure application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully autoclavable stainless steel construction for repeated sterilization cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered as a professional orthodontic band seating instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e — manufactured by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH in Seitingen-Oberflacht to rigorous quality standards and craftsmanship since 1921\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed chairside to drive bands to their final gingival position and to burnish band margins against tooth anatomy, the Mershon Band Pusher (Helmut Zepf No. 19.261.00AS) pairs naturally with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/molar-band-setter-dental-instrument-19-263-50\"\u003eMolar Band Setter (No. 19.263.50)\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/scaler-belt-pusher-grooved-helmut-zepf-27-262-01\"\u003eScaler\/Belt Pusher (No. 27.262.01)\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete banding workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/orthodontic-band-instruments-helmut-zepf\"\u003eOrthodontic Band Instruments collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dental-instrument-reprocessing-sterilization-guide\"\u003ereprocessing \u0026amp; sterilization guide\u003c\/a\u003e for validated care instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e1-Year Warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Helmut Zepf instrument is covered by a \u003cstrong\u003e1-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e60-Day Returns — Any Reason, Even If Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut this instrument to work in your practice. If it is not right for you, return it within 60 days of delivery for a \u003cstrong\u003efull refund — for any reason, even if it has been used\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Mershon band pusher used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is used to seat orthodontic bands onto molars and premolars by applying firm, controlled pressure to the band margin, and to adapt band edges against the tooth surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this instrument autoclavable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The instrument is made of stainless steel and is designed for standard dental autoclave sterilization following the manufacturer’s validated reprocessing instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this instrument made in Germany?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, Helmut Zepf instruments, including this model, are manufactured in Germany to high quality standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/orthodontic-instrument-comparison-chart\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eCompare With\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eHu-Friedy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eBP300 (short tip: BP300S); double-ended: 678-906\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eAmerican Orthodontics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003e678-906A (Dull Scaler\/Band Pusher)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003e3M Unitek\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003e900-832 (Lightweight Band Seater \u0026amp; Pusher)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eOrmco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003e803-0160 (Orthodontic Band Pusher\/Scaler)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eDentaurum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eBand Pusher acc. to Mershon 024-300-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eRocky Mountain (RMO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eApex T00300 (band pusher)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eDentronix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eD300 (band pusher, German-made)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor full technical specifications, download the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/ZEPF_Orthomaster-E_3c3f40e2-a418-4eaa-aa92-666705d0e2b8.pdf?v=1785428771\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDetailed Brochure of the ZEPF Ortho Master Line\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer literature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/ZEPF_Orthomaster-E_3c3f40e2-a418-4eaa-aa92-666705d0e2b8.pdf?v=1785428771\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eZEPF Ortho Master Catalog (K\/25 Ortho E) (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e — more in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/helmut-zepf-orthodontic-instrument-library\"\u003eOrthodontic Instrument Library\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helmut Zepf GmbH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59716540104990,"sku":"19.261.00AS","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/1926100as.jpg?v=1787771078","url":"https:\/\/deutschedt.com\/products\/band-pusher-mershon-helmut-zepf-19-261-00as","provider":"Deutsche Dental Technologien","version":"1.0","type":"link"}