Curette Insert, University of Columbia 14
The Columbia Curette Insert is a precision periodontal instrument designed for professional use in scaling and root planing procedures. Engineered to exacting standards, this insert threads into compatible Helmut Zepf interchangeable-insert handles, offering clinicians reliable performance during subgingival debridement.
Key Features
- Designed for use as a Columbia Curette Insert in periodontal therapy
- Universal curette design adapted for the University of Columbia 14 pattern
- Suitable for subgingival scaling and root surface instrumentation
- Manufactured by Helmut Zepf GmbH, a trusted name in dental instrumentation
- Engineered for durability and precise tactile feedback
Clinical Application
The Columbia Curette Insert is particularly well-suited for clinicians who require a versatile universal instrument across multiple tooth surfaces. The University of Columbia 14 design features a rounded back and toe, minimizing trauma to soft tissue while enabling thorough calculus removal. This makes it an essential component of any comprehensive periodontal armamentarium.
About Helmut Zepf GmbH
Helmut Zepf GmbH is a reputable German manufacturer specializing in high-quality dental and surgical instruments. Their product range reflects a commitment to precision craftsmanship and clinical effectiveness, making the Columbia Curette Insert a dependable choice for dental professionals worldwide.
1-Year Warranty
This Helmut Zepf instrument is covered by a 1-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of delivery.
60-Day Returns — Any Reason, Even If Used
Put this instrument to work in your practice. If it is not right for you, return it within 60 days of delivery for a full refund — for any reason, even if it has been used.

FAQ
What is the Columbia Curette Insert used for? It is used for subgingival scaling and root planing in periodontal treatment, allowing clinicians to remove calculus and biofilm from root surfaces effectively.
Which handles does this insert fit? It threads into compatible Helmut Zepf interchangeable-insert handles. Verify the thread specification against your handle before clinical use.
Who manufactures this instrument? This instrument is manufactured by Helmut Zepf GmbH, a German dental instrument specialist known for precision and quality.
Specifications: Zepf No. 24.751.114C
| Zepf No. | 24.751.114C |
| Insert type | Curette insert |
| Pattern / working end | University of Columbia 14 (Columbia 13/14) |
| Fits handle | Compatible Helmut Zepf interchangeable-insert handles |
| Sold as | Replacement insert |
The Columbia 14 working end is a universal curette with the familiar Columbia blade geometry, used for supra- and subgingival scaling on multiple tooth surfaces. Exchanging the insert renews the working end; the handle is retained.
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This is a Columbia 13/14 Universal Curette. See all 3 Zepf versions — handles, coatings and replacement inserts — on our Columbia 13/14 Universal Curette page.
Backed by our Helmut Zepf Warranty — lifetime on extraction and explantation forceps, one year on every other Zepf instrument. Full terms and how to make a claim are on the Warranty page.
