Axial Luxation Elevator

The Axial luxation elevator is made for luxating a root along its own long axis with a straight or curved 3 or 5 mm working end, driven by a standard thumb-rest handle. Helmut Zepf makes it in 4 versions, all in Germany, and every one on this page ships from our US warehouse.

Which Axial Luxation Elevator Do You Need?

Version	Zepf No.	Description
for Axial Luxation 3 mm	17.006.03	Curved, #3 Standard Handle with Thumb Rest
for Axial Luxation 3 mm	17.006.01	Straight, #1 Standard Handle with Thumb Rest
for Axial Luxation 5 mm	17.006.04	Curved, #4 Standard Handle with Thumb Rest
for Axial Luxation 5 mm	17.006.02	Straight, #2 Standard Handle with Thumb Rest

Clinical Use of the Axial Luxation Elevator

Straight #1 and #2: for roots the elevator can approach in line with the socket.
Curved #3 and #4: for posterior roots approached around the arch.

Care and Reconditioning

Zepf surgical instruments are resharpened, re-aligned and reconditioned by our sharpening and reconditioning service when the working end dulls. Clean, disinfect and sterilize between patients.

Warranty and Our Guarantee

Every Zepf instrument on this page carries a one-year Helmut Zepf Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship (Zepf extraction forceps carry a lifetime warranty). And because an instrument can only be judged in the hand, you have 60 days to return it for any reason — even after you have used it. Try it on real cases; if it is not the instrument for you, send it back.

Made in Germany by Helmut Zepf

Helmut Zepf has manufactured dental and surgical instruments in Germany for over 100 years. Every instrument on this page is forged, ground and finished by Zepf and carries its part number for traceability.

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Compare With

Base pattern designations shown. Same clinical pattern, not identical manufacture. Brand names belong to their owners and are used only to identify the pattern; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.

Brand	Base Designation
Karl Schumacher	C-LUX003S / C-LUX0003ST / C-LUX005S / C-LUX0005ST / C-LUX003C / C-LUX0003CT / C-LUX005C / C-LUX0005CT
A. Titan	LUX 3 / LUX 5 / LUX 3A / LUX 5A
Salvin	LUX-3-STRAIGHT / LUX-5-STRAIGHT / LUX-3-CURVED / LUX-5-CURVED
Miltex	DELLUXS3 / DELLUXS5 / DELLUXC3 / DELLUXC5
Nordent	E3S / ELX5ST / E3C / ELX5CT
Directa	L3S / L3S TIN / L5S / L3C / L5C
PDT	T121 / T123

FAQ

What is the axial luxation elevator used for? Luxating a root along its own long axis with a straight or curved 3 or 5 mm working end, driven by a standard thumb-rest handle.

Is it reusable? Yes. Clean, disinfect and sterilize between patients like any surgical hand instrument, and return it for reconditioning when the working end dulls or the joint loosens.

Is there a warranty? One year under the Helmut Zepf Warranty, and 60 days to return it for any reason, even after use.