Curette Insert, McCall 17
The McCall Curette Insert is a precision dental instrument designed for effective subgingival scaling and root planing. Engineered to meet the exacting standards of periodontal care, this insert threads into compatible Helmut Zepf interchangeable-insert handles and delivers consistent, controlled performance in clinical settings.
Key Features
- Designed specifically for subgingival access and periodontal debridement
- Curette-style tip geometry for efficient calculus removal and root surface refinement
- Interchangeable insert that threads into compatible Helmut Zepf handles
- Crafted to deliver reliable, repeatable clinical results
- Suitable for use in a wide range of periodontal procedures
Clinical Application
The McCall Curette Insert is particularly valued for its ability to adapt to the natural contours of tooth roots, making it an excellent choice for clinicians who require precision and adaptability during periodontal treatment. Its curette-style design allows access to deeper pockets and interproximal areas where standard instruments may be limited.
As part of a comprehensive periodontal instrumentation strategy, the McCall Curette Insert supports thorough debridement while minimizing patient discomfort. It is well-suited for both initial therapy and supportive periodontal maintenance appointments.
About the Manufacturer
This insert is supplied by Helmut Zepf GmbH, a recognized name in the dental instrument industry known for producing high-quality, durable instruments 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 McCall Curette Insert used for? It is used for subgingival scaling, root planing, and periodontal debridement procedures in clinical dentistry.
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.
How should this insert be maintained? Follow standard sterilization and maintenance protocols recommended for reusable dental hand instruments in your clinical environment.
Specifications: Zepf No. 24.751.117MC
| Zepf No. | 24.751.117MC |
| Insert type | Curette insert |
| Pattern / working end | McCall 17 (McCall 17/18) |
| Fits handle | Compatible Helmut Zepf interchangeable-insert handles |
| Sold as | Replacement insert |
As a McCall 17 universal curette end, this insert reaches the mesial and distal surfaces of posterior teeth for subgingival scaling and root planing. 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 McCall 17/18 Universal Curette. See all 3 Zepf versions — handles, coatings and replacement inserts — on our McCall 17/18 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.
