Root Tip Elevator, Miller, #10, Standard Handle with Thumb Rest | Helmut Zepf No. 17.100.10
The Root Tip Elevator Miller #10 is a precision-engineered dental instrument designed for the careful elevation and removal of root tips and root fragments during oral surgical procedures. Crafted to the exacting standards of Helmut Zepf, this instrument exemplifies the quality and reliability that German dental manufacturing is renowned for worldwide.
Key Features
- Design: Miller pattern, size #10, developed for controlled access to root tips in both anterior and posterior regions
- Handle: Standard handle with integrated thumb rest for enhanced grip stability and tactile feedback during use
- Origin: Made in Germany — manufactured to the highest standards of precision and durability
- Reference: Helmut Zepf No. 17.100.10
Clinical Application
The Root Tip Elevator is an essential instrument for oral surgeons and dental clinicians performing extractions, apicectomies, and surgical procedures requiring delicate root fragment retrieval. The thumb rest on the standard handle allows the clinician to apply precise, controlled force while minimizing the risk of soft tissue trauma. The Miller #10 design provides optimal angulation and blade geometry suited to navigating the alveolar socket.
Quality Assurance
This Root Tip Elevator is produced by Helmut Zepf, a trusted German instrument manufacturer with a longstanding reputation for producing high-quality dental and surgical hand instruments. Each instrument is designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern clinical practice.

FAQ
What is the Miller #10 Root Tip Elevator used for? It is used to elevate and retrieve root tips or root fragments remaining in the alveolar socket after tooth extraction or during oral surgical procedures.
Does this instrument feature a thumb rest? Yes, the standard handle includes an integrated thumb rest to support precise control and reduce hand fatigue during clinical use.
Who manufactures this instrument? This Root Tip Elevator is manufactured by Helmut Zepf, a reputable German dental instrument maker, catalogue number 17.100.10.

