Dr. Ricardo Kern
Tunneling Kit — Kit SMILE
SMILE — Super Muscular Incision Layering Engagement. Developed with Dr. Ricardo Kern, one of the world's leading soft-tissue specialists, this set of 5 precision tunneling instruments was engineered to remove the limitations of conventional tunnel access — enabling refined, minimally invasive mucogingival reconstruction without the need for wide flap creation.
What clinicians are saying
Real-world feedback from periodontists and implant surgeons using the Kit SMILE in mucogingival and tunneling procedures.
"What makes this kit different is that every instrument has a clear role across the tunneling sequence — there's no guessing which tool suits which step. The OCTOPUS handle is genuinely more comfortable over a long multi-tooth case, and the tactile feedback through the shaft gives me confidence I'm staying in the right tissue plane the entire time."
"I moved to the Kern kit specifically for root coverage cases where I wanted to avoid a wide flap. The instrument progression — from initial access through to graft positioning — means I'm not switching between mismatched instrument sets mid-procedure. It's changed how predictable my tunnel technique outcomes have become."
When to use the Kit SMILE
Designed for the full range of tunnel-technique mucogingival surgery — from initial access through to final graft positioning — without raising a wide flap.
Instruments for periodontal tunneling surgery
Dr. Ricardo Kern introduces the tunneling instrument set developed together with Supremo Instrumentos.
Built for control, balance, and surgical precision
Every detail of the Kit SMILE was refined alongside Dr. Ricardo Kern to support confident, fatigue-free tunneling across complex multi-tooth procedures.
Handle
Exclusive "OCTOPUS" anatomical handle
The silicone OCTOPUS-style handle is shaped to the natural contours of the operator's grip, providing a secure, fatigue-resistant hold across longer tunneling sequences. The textured surface maintains traction even when handled with gloved, moist fingers during surgery.
Construction
Specially treated stainless steel, exclusive engraving
Each instrument is manufactured from specially treated stainless steel for long-term balance, strength, and edge retention. The Kit SMILE carries an exclusive Kern engraving applied at manufacture — laser engraving is not available on this kit, to preserve the integrity of the original instrument finish.
Organisation
Protected storage, ready for sterilisation
The kit is supplied with a dedicated cassette that holds and protects all 5 instruments, keeping the set organised between procedures and providing secure positioning during autoclave sterilisation.
What's in the box
The Kit SMILE is a complete, non-compromised system consisting of 5 highly specialized, sequential tunneling instruments housed in a premium sterilization cassette.
| Instrument Model / Name | Core Clinical Benefit & Aesthetic Goal | Q'ty |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Papilla Elevator | Detaches the papilla base from the buccal aspect without any tensional damage to the top of the delicate papilla architecture. | 1 |
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#2 Small Tunneling Instrument Micro Knife |
Safely detaches the sulcus in very thin tissue phenotypes, preventing dangerous micro-tears or marginal gingival recession. | 1 |
| #3 Large Tunneling Instrument | Facilitates full-thickness tissue elevation and seamless horizontal tunnel propagation across extended multi-tooth quadrants. | 1 |
| #4 Spatula-Style Release Instrument | Ensures zero muscle fibers remain interposed between the flap and periosteum, achieving unparalleled tension-free apical release. | 1 |
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#5 Papilla Lifter Rabbit Food |
Promotes ultimate freedom for the soft-tissue flap to be advanced coronally, enabling advanced interproximal papilla lifting. | 1 |
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Supremo Sterilization Cassette 5-Hold |
Heavy-duty stainless steel cassette meticulously sized (203×90×31mm) to securely protect fine surgical tips during autoclave protocols. | 1 |
Note: Laser engraving is not available on this kit — each instrument carries the exclusive Kern engraving applied at manufacture.
Technical specifications
| Device type | Periodontal tunneling instrument kit — mucogingival microsurgery |
| Instruments included | 5 dedicated tunneling instruments |
| Material | Specially treated stainless steel |
| Handle | Exclusive "OCTOPUS" style anatomical medical-grade silicone handle |
| Engraving | Exclusive original Kern engraving — laser marking not available |
| Storage | Supplied with protective instrument cassette |
| Designed by | Dr. Ricardo Kern, in collaboration with Supremo Instrumentos |
| Manufacturer | SUPREMO |
| Origin | Made in Brazil |
Getting the most from the Kit SMILE
Practical guidance for incorporating the full tunneling instrument set into your mucogingival surgery workflow.