Spoon Excavator #139/140, Ø 1.7 mm - Double-Ended, Stainless Steel Handle | Helmut Zepf No. 24.709.39
The double-ended dental excavator stainless steel instrument from Helmut Zepf — No. 24.709.39 — delivers reliable performance for caries removal, cavity preparation, and soft tissue manipulation in daily clinical practice. Featuring a #139/140 tip configuration with a working diameter of Ø 1.7 mm, this instrument is engineered to meet the demands of precise operative dentistry.
Key Features
- Double-ended design: Two working ends on a single handle for versatility and efficiency during procedures.
- Tip specification: #139/140, Ø 1.7 mm — optimized for controlled excavation and caries removal.
- Stainless steel handle: Autoclavable and corrosion-resistant, ensuring long-term hygiene and durability.
- Precision manufacturing: Crafted in Germany to exacting standards for consistent clinical performance.
Clinical Applications
This double-ended dental excavator stainless steel instrument is suited for a wide range of restorative and operative procedures. The balanced weight and refined tip geometry allow clinicians to work with confidence across anterior and posterior quadrants. The stainless steel construction supports repeated sterilization cycles without compromising instrument integrity.
Helmut Zepf GmbH has a longstanding reputation for producing high-quality dental instruments in Germany. Each instrument undergoes rigorous quality control, making this double-ended dental excavator stainless steel a trusted choice for dental professionals seeking reliability and precision in every procedure.
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 tip size does this excavator feature? This instrument features a #139/140 tip configuration with a working diameter of Ø 1.7 mm.
Is this instrument autoclavable? Yes, the stainless steel construction is designed to withstand standard autoclave sterilization cycles.
Why choose a double-ended dental excavator stainless steel instrument? A double-ended design reduces instrument exchange during procedures, improving workflow efficiency and clinical precision.
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.
Spoon Excavator #139/140, Ø 1.7 mm - Double-Ended, Stainless Steel ...
