Surgical kit including 4 elevators for approximal surgery - Helmut Zepf (17.007.70) - Delynov

What is the Helmut Zepf surgical kit (17.007.70)?

The surgical kit comprising 4 elevators for approximal surgery from the brand Helmut Zepf is a set of precision instruments specifically designed for dental extraction. This surgery instrument set groups four distinct levers whose shapes are adapted to difficult access in the proximal zone. Developed by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH, this device is based on a rigorous design intended for dental surgeons and implantologists. Each instrument in the kit is studied to offer an optimal grip during luxation maneuvers, allowing for effective separation of the tooth from its periodontal ligament before final extraction.

What are the clinical indications for this elevator kit?

This surgical elevator kit is primarily indicated for simple or complex dental extractions, particularly when access to the proximal faces is restricted. It is used in oral surgery for the mobilization of residual roots, impacted teeth, or during alveoloplasty procedures. Practitioners employ these instruments to initiate luxation in a controlled manner, which is crucial before using forceps. The use of this extraction instrumentation set is particularly relevant in implant surgery contexts where preservation of the alveolar bone is an absolute priority to guarantee the future success of implant placement.

What are the technical characteristics of this instrument set?

The kit referenced under code 17.007.70 by Helmut Zepf consists of four elevators with varied geometries. These instruments are designed to be inserted into the periodontal space in order to exert precise leverage and rotation forces. The configuration of this surgery elevator kit allows for covering different clinical approach angles, facilitating work on the anterior and posterior sectors. Manufacturing by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH guarantees a finishing quality compliant with surgical instrumentation requirements, ensuring mechanical resistance adapted to the torsional stresses encountered during root luxations.

What are the contraindications for the use of these elevators?

The contraindications for the use of this instrument kit are mainly related to the patient's clinical state and the intervention area. The use of a lever is prohibited if the chosen fulcrum point presents excessive bone fragility or if the adjacent tooth, serving as support, is itself unstable or carries a fragile prosthetic restoration. Generally, any uncontrolled systemic pathology that could interfere with post-extraction healing constitutes a relative contraindication to the surgical act itself. It is the practitioner's responsibility to evaluate the benefit-risk ratio according to the patient's medical history before any intervention with this equipment.

What are the maintenance precautions for these non-resorbable instruments?

As these are reusable metallic surgical instruments, this kit requires a rigorous decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization protocol after each use. It is imperative to follow the recommendations of the manufacturer Helmut Zepf regarding autoclave cycles and compatible cleaning agents to avoid any corrosion or premature degradation of the steel. Practitioners must regularly inspect the condition of the working parts to ensure the absence of micro-cracks or dulling. Proper maintenance not only guarantees patient safety through perfect asepsis but also preserves the mechanical properties necessary for the precision of the surgical gesture.

Who is the manufacturer and what standards are respected?

This kit is manufactured by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH, a recognized manufacturer in the field of dental and surgical instrumentation. Although detailed regulatory specifications such as the exact class or CE marking are not explicitly listed in this source document, Helmut Zepf products are designed to meet the high quality standards of the German medical industry. For any precise information regarding compliance with ISO standards or European Medical Device Regulations (MDR), it is recommended to consult the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer or to contact the Delynov technical service directly.

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