Root Tip Elevator #190 Left, Standard Handle with Thumb Rest | Helmut Zepf No. 17.190.00
The Root Tip Elevator #190 Left is a precision-engineered dental instrument designed to facilitate the careful luxation and removal of root tips and root fragments during surgical and routine extraction procedures. Manufactured by Helmut Zepf, this instrument reflects the exacting standards of German dental instrument craftsmanship.
Key Features
- Design: #190 Left configuration, optimized for left-side access during root tip elevation procedures
- Handle: Standard handle with integrated thumb rest for enhanced control and reduced operator fatigue
- Manufacturer: Helmut Zepf (No. 17.190.00), Made in Germany
Clinical Application
The Root Tip Elevator is an essential instrument in oral surgery and exodontia. Its angled working end allows the clinician to engage residual root tips with precision, minimizing trauma to surrounding alveolar bone and soft tissue. The thumb rest on the standard handle provides a stable fulcrum point, promoting accurate force application and improved tactile feedback throughout the procedure.
As a left-specific Root Tip Elevator, the #190 Left is ideally suited for accessing root tips in left-side quadrants, working in conjunction with its right-sided counterpart to provide comprehensive clinical coverage.
Made in Germany
This instrument is manufactured in Germany, a hallmark of quality assurance, durable materials, and consistent performance standards that dental professionals rely on worldwide.
FAQ
What is a Root Tip Elevator used for? A Root Tip Elevator is used to luxate, loosen, and retrieve root tips or root fragments that remain in the socket following tooth extraction.
What does the thumb rest on the handle provide? The thumb rest offers a stable gripping point, improving control and allowing precise, measured force application during delicate root tip elevation.
Is the #190 Left suitable for all quadrants? The #190 Left is specifically designed for left-side access; pairing it with a right-sided instrument ensures full-mouth coverage.
