Bayonet Root Elevator

The Bayonet root elevator is made for reaching posterior roots with a bayonet-shaped shank that keeps the handle clear of the anterior teeth and the cheek. Helmut Zepf makes it in 2 versions, all in Germany, and every one on this page ships from our US warehouse.

Which Bayonet Root Elevator Do You Need?

Clinical Use of the Bayonet Root Elevator

• Posterior access: the offset lets the working end sit in a molar socket while the hand stays outside the line of the arch.
• Two handles: the #57 on the standard thumb-rest handle and the #69 on the ZEPF Carpal handle.

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.

FAQ

What is the bayonet root elevator used for? Reaching posterior roots with a bayonet-shaped shank that keeps the handle clear of the anterior teeth and the cheek.

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.

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