Spoon Excavator #127/128, Ø 2.0 mm - Double-Ended, Stainless Steel Handle | Helmut Zepf No. 24.708.27
The Dental Excavator #127/128 by Helmut Zepf is a precision double-ended instrument designed for demanding clinical applications. Crafted with a stainless steel handle and featuring a working end diameter of Ø 2.0 mm, this instrument delivers reliable performance in caries removal, cavity preparation, and soft tissue management.
Product Overview
- Instrument Type: Dental Excavator, #127/128
- Configuration: Double-Ended
- Working End Diameter: Ø 2.0 mm
- Handle Material: Stainless Steel
- Manufacturer: Helmut Zepf GmbH
- Item No.: 24.708.27
Engineered for Clinical Excellence
As a professional-grade Dental Excavator, this instrument is manufactured in Germany to exacting standards, ensuring consistent quality and longevity. The stainless steel handle provides durability, corrosion resistance, and compatibility with standard sterilization protocols, making it a dependable choice for everyday clinical use.
The double-ended design of this Dental Excavator maximizes versatility, allowing clinicians to access different areas of the oral cavity without changing instruments. The balanced weight distribution and precise tip geometry support tactile sensitivity and controlled instrumentation during restorative and operative procedures.
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 procedures is this Dental Excavator suitable for? It is well suited for caries removal, soft tissue debridement, and general cavity preparation in restorative dentistry.
Is the instrument autoclavable? The stainless steel construction is compatible with standard sterilization protocols; always refer to your practice guidelines for specific sterilization parameters.
What does double-ended mean? A double-ended instrument features two working ends on a single handle, offering two functional tips in one instrument for greater efficiency chairside.
Compare With
| Brand | Spoon Excavator (by blade Ø) – Base Designation |
|---|---|
| Hu-Friedy | EXC17 (1.2 mm) / EXC18 (1.5 mm); E-series EXCE1 / EXCE2 |
| American Eagle | AEEXC17 (1.2 mm) / AEEXC18 (1.5 mm) / AEEXC38-39 (1.15 mm) |
| PDT | R386 (38-39) / R395 (63/64) |
| Nordent | REC1 (1.2 mm) / REC2 (1.6 mm) / REC1S (1.0 mm) |
| LM-Dental | 522-523 (1.0 mm) / 533-534 (1.5 mm) |
| A. Titan | EXC 17 / EXC 18 (also EXC 19–22, 31–33) |
Base pattern designations shown; brand figure systems vary — match by blade diameter. Same clinical pattern, not identical manufacture — see our Restorative Instrument Comparison Chart.
Manufacturer literature: ZEPF Dental Catalog (PDF) — more in our Restorative Instrument Library. For blade-size selection, see the Spoon Excavator & Restorative Hand Instrument Guide.
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.
