Curette Insert, Gracey 8 M5, ZEPF NANOPAL Coating
Gracey Curette Insert with ZEPF NANOPAL Coating
The Gracey Curette Insert Gracey 8 M5 from Helmut Zepf GmbH is a precision-engineered periodontal instrument designed for effective subgingival scaling and root planing in posterior regions. Engineered to meet the exacting demands of modern dental practice, this insert combines a time-proven Gracey design with the advanced ZEPF NANOPAL coating technology for enhanced performance and longevity.
ZEPF NANOPAL Coating Technology
The NANOPAL coating applied to this Gracey Curette Insert provides a hardened, low-friction surface that supports smooth instrumentation and helps maintain a sharp cutting edge over extended clinical use. This specialized surface treatment is designed to reduce wear and support consistent scaling performance across multiple sterilization cycles.
Clinical Application
The Gracey 8 M5 design targets the buccal and lingual surfaces of posterior teeth, making it a reliable choice for periodontal maintenance and active periodontal therapy. The area-specific blade angulation characteristic of Gracey curettes allows for precise adaptation to root morphology with minimal soft-tissue trauma.
- Area-specific Gracey design for posterior teeth
- ZEPF NANOPAL coating for enhanced durability and surface hardness
- Interchangeable insert that threads into compatible Helmut Zepf handles
- Suitable for subgingival scaling and root planing procedures
- Designed for repeated autoclaving and standard sterilization protocols
Why Choose This Gracey Curette Insert?
Clinicians seeking a dependable Gracey Curette Insert that combines proven periodontal instrumentation geometry with a modern protective coating will find the Zepf Gracey 8 M5 NANOPAL a valuable addition to their hygiene armamentarium. Its robust construction supports consistent clinical outcomes in demanding periodontal environments.
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 area does the Gracey 8 design target? The Gracey 8 is an area-specific curette designed for use on the buccal and lingual surfaces of posterior teeth during subgingival scaling and root planing.
What is NANOPAL coating? NANOPAL is a specialized surface coating applied by Helmut Zepf GmbH to enhance instrument hardness, reduce friction, and prolong the working life of the insert.
What does the M5 designation mean? M5 is Zepf's deep-scaling design: the first shank is about 3 mm longer, thinner and more flexible, with a shortened working end, built for tight, deep pockets beyond 5 mm. The insert threads into compatible Helmut Zepf interchangeable-insert handles.
Design Notes
The M5 design: the first shank is about 3 mm longer than standard and the sharpened working end is shortened, with a 0.95 mm thin, flexible and therefore highly tactile first shaft — built for special subgingival curettage in tight, deep pockets (beyond 5 mm) and along narrow root surfaces. Manufacturer literature (PDF).
Nanopal® coating: the black crystalline nano-coating raises surface hardness to 4,500 Vickers — the highly tempered cutting edge stays aggressive and sharp far longer and does not need resharpening after each curettage, while the scratch-resistant black surface is easy to clean and prevents light reflections. Manufacturer literature (PDF).
Specifications: Zepf No. 24.751.108GM5OX
| Zepf No. | 24.751.108GM5OX |
| Insert type | Curette insert |
| Pattern / working end | Gracey 8 M5 (Gracey 7/8) |
| Material or coating | ZEPF NANOPAL coating |
| Fits handle | Compatible Helmut Zepf interchangeable-insert handles |
| Sold as | Replacement insert |
As a Gracey 8 curette end, this insert is ground for the facial and lingual surfaces of posterior teeth and is used subgingivally for scaling and root planing, and its M5 shank (longer, thinner, with a shortened working end) reaches deep, narrow pockets. Its NANOPAL coating is a harder surface for a longer-lasting edge. The insert is the part that wears, so it is exchanged on its own and the handle stays.
Read the guides: Hygiene Instruments with QuickFix Replaceable Tips · All QuickFix replaceable tips · Helmut Zepf Dental Instrument Collection
This is a Gracey 7/8 Curette. See all 16 Zepf versions — handles, coatings and replacement inserts — on our Gracey 7/8 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.
Curette Insert, Gracey 8 M5, ZEPF NANOPAL Coating
