{"product_id":"strip-grip-strip-holding-tweezers-zepf-22-998-14","title":"Strip Grip® Strip Holding Tweezers acc. to Dr. H. Dietrich - Diamond Coated Tips, Gold Handle (Pack of 2) | Helmut Zepf No. 22.998.14","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStrip Grip®\u003c\/strong\u003e strip holding tweezers by Helmut Zepf (No. 22.998.14), developed with Dr. H. Dietrich of Baden, Austria, turn an ordinary abrasive strip into a precisely controlled finishing instrument. A pair of tweezers clamps each end of the strip on diamond-coated gripping surfaces, so the strip can be tensioned, guided and drawn through the interproximal space exactly where it is needed — without kinking, slipping or losing its abrasive geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond-coated gripping surfaces hold the strip securely without deforming it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds finishing and polishing strips 2.5 mm to 3.0 mm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfinitely variable working length — the complete strip can be used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlim, delicate tip geometry reaches narrow and posterior interproximal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-anodized handle for immediate identification on the tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a pack of 2 tweezers — one for each end of the strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument number: 22.998.14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eClinical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing of adhesive restorations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolishing of fillings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm and secure positioning of matrix bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparation of teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing in the orthodontic field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProphylaxis — removal of persistent interdental plaque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdhesive veneer care and interproximal margin refinement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterproximal finishing is one of the hardest areas in restorative dentistry to reach cleanly. Held by hand, a finishing strip bends where it is gripped, loses tension in the contact area and tends to wander subgingivally. Clamped between two \u003cstrong\u003eStrip Grip®\u003c\/strong\u003e tweezers, the strip stays flat and under tension across the whole span, so the working section can be positioned in the supragingival area under the contact point without weakening the strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is precise guidance over the surface you actually intend to finish, less trauma to the papilla, and materially lower strip consumption — the entire length of the strip becomes usable rather than just the section your fingers can hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelmut Zepf GmbH is a renowned German manufacturer of high-quality dental and surgical instruments. Every instrument bearing the Zepf name reflects a commitment to precision manufacturing, ergonomic design, and durable materials — qualities that professionals worldwide trust in the operatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e1-Year Warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Helmut Zepf instrument is covered by a \u003cstrong\u003e1-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e60-Day Returns — Any Reason, Even If Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut this instrument to work in your practice. If it is not right for you, return it within 60 days of delivery for a \u003cstrong\u003efull refund — for any reason, even if it has been used\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/MadeInGermanySmall.png?v=1775134964\" alt=\"Dental Instruments, Tools, Burs, Diamonds and Polishers Made In Germany\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are Strip Grip tweezers used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e They hold abrasive finishing and polishing strips so the strip can be guided precisely through the interproximal space — for finishing adhesive restorations, polishing fillings, positioning matrix bands, separating teeth, orthodontic finishing and removing persistent interdental plaque.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat strip widths does it hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e Strips from 2.5 mm to 3.0 mm wide. Because the strip is clamped rather than bent, it can be used in the supragingival area under the contact point without being weakened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are the tips diamond coated?\u003c\/strong\u003e The diamond-coated gripping surface holds the strip securely without deforming it, so the strip tracks exactly where it is guided and does not slip during finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many tweezers are in a pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pack contains 2 tweezers — one for each end of the strip, which is how the instrument is used in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the strip length be adjusted?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The working length between the two tweezers is infinitely variable, and the full length of the strip can be used, which reduces material consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dental-matrix-systems-contact-point-guide\"\u003eDental Matrix Systems \u0026amp; Contact Point Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for matrix band placement, the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dental-composite-instrument-shapes-guide\"\u003eDental Composite Instrument Shapes Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of the restorative sequence, and the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/restorative-instrument-glossary\"\u003eRestorative Instrument Glossary\u003c\/a\u003e for terminology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer literature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/2299814_StripGrip_e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStrip Grip flyer (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e — more in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/helmut-zepf-restorative-instrument-library\"\u003eRestorative Instrument Library\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helmut Zepf GmbH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59781204050206,"sku":"22.998.14","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/stripgripmain_e70b82b8-6d01-4536-9429-abbf0d2f74d5.jpg?v=1786802241","url":"https:\/\/deutschedt.com\/products\/strip-grip-strip-holding-tweezers-zepf-22-998-14","provider":"Deutsche Dental Technologien","version":"1.0","type":"link"}