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What is the Helmut Zepf Doctor Titanium Double periosteal elevator?

The Doctor Titanium Double periosteal elevator, referenced under code 24.748.52OX, is a high-tech manual instrument designed by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH. This device is distinguished by its double-ended structure, optimizing tissue detachment phases. Manufactured from materials selected for the medical sector, this titanium elevator is specifically adapted to the requirements of oral surgery. It provides the practitioner with two complementary active parts on a single handle, facilitating the fluidity of the surgical gesture during the exposure of bone structures.

What are the clinical indications for this elevator?

This dental titanium elevator is indicated for all procedures requiring resection or elevation of the mucoperiosteal flap. In implant surgery, it is used to expose the alveolar ridge before drilling. In periodontology, the double dental elevator facilitates access to bone defects or roots during open root planing. Its use is strictly reserved for qualified healthcare professionals operating in sterile clinical environments for the performance of dental, oral, or maxillofacial surgery.

What are the technical characteristics of reference 24.748.52OX?

The Helmut Zepf double titanium periosteal elevator features an ergonomic design specific to the manufacturer's range. Although the body of the instrument may incorporate medical stainless steel, its name emphasizes the use of titanium for its specific properties in surgical environments. The instrument is delivered non-sterile by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH. Its durability is not limited to a fixed number of cycles but depends on rigorous maintenance and the absence of visible damage such as cracks, breaks, or defects on the cutting edges before each intervention.

What are the contraindications for the use of this instrument?

The main medical contraindication mentioned by the manufacturer concerns known hypersensitivity or intolerance to metals. Although designed in titanium and medical stainless steel, contact with the instrument can trigger a hypersensitivity reaction in some patients. If such a reaction occurs during the surgical act, the procedure must be stopped immediately and the necessary clinical measures must be taken. It is therefore imperative to check the patient's allergic history before any use of this manual instrument.

What are the maintenance and reprocessing precautions?

Like any reusable Class I instrument, this periosteal elevator must imperatively be cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized before the first use and after each subsequent use. The manufacturer Helmut Zepf insists on the importance of completely cleaning the product to remove all residue. Before each cycle, the practitioner must inspect the instrument for any visible wear. Due to the design and materials used, there is no defined maximum limit for treatment cycles, as long as the physical integrity of the instrument is preserved and no defects are found on the active parts.

Who is the manufacturer and what standards are respected?

The instrument is manufactured by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH, located in Seitingen-Oberflacht, Germany. This medical device belongs to Class I according to current regulations. As a recognized manufacturer, Helmut Zepf guarantees compliance with safety and performance requirements for manual dental instruments. The products are distributed by Delynov and must be used in accordance with the instructions provided, particularly regarding the verification of compatibility with other products and compliance with sterilization protocols in force in dental offices or hospital environments.

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