Dental Extraction Forceps & Tools

Dental Extraction Forceps & Tools

The dental extraction forceps and instrument collection from Helmut Zepf represents precision, reliability, and surgical excellence in modern dentistry. Manufactured in Germany to the highest quality standards, these instruments are engineered for atraumatic tooth removal, optimal force transmission, and maximum clinician control across routine and complex procedures.

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Dental Extraction Forceps Overview Video

An overview of the Helmut Zepf extraction forceps range. Read more in our dental extraction tool guide.

Which Dental Extraction Instrument Do You Need?

Start with the tooth or the forceps line, then open the matching sub-collection; the complete list of Zepf numbers by instrument type follows further down the page.

Extraction forceps by arch and tooth

Category What it covers
Upper Extraction Forceps maxillary anteriors, premolars and molars
Lower Extraction Forceps mandibular anteriors, premolars and molars
Upper Molar Extraction Forceps #18 and other upper molar patterns
#88R and #88L Forceps Nevius pattern for upper right and left molars
Lower Molar Extraction Forceps #17 and other lower molar patterns
#23 Cowhorn Forceps cowhorn pattern for lower molars
#150 Forceps the universal upper workhorse
#151 Forceps the universal lower workhorse
Pediatric Extraction Forceps child-sized patterns for primary teeth

Extraction forceps by line and pattern

Category What it covers
Xcision-Line® Forceps Zepf’s Xcision-Line® English pattern forceps and root forceps
Xcision-Line Diamond-Coated Forceps diamond-coated jaws for enhanced grip and atraumatic extractions
Xcision-Line® Roba Edition modified patterns by Dr. Manfred Beck
exLOG® + Roba Edition special beaks for deep and parallel grip
Ash Pattern Forceps English/Ash-pattern forceps, backed by a lifetime warranty
American Pattern Forceps classic US-numbered patterns (150, 151, 23, 88 and more)
TwistEX Extraction Forceps TwistEX forceps and sets
Onyx Coated Extraction Forceps forceps with Onyx coating

Root, splinter and bone forceps

Category What it covers
Root Tip & Splinter Forceps Rescue-Line for retained roots and fragments
Root Splinter Extraction Forceps root and splinter forceps for upper, lower and universal use
Bone Holding Forceps securing fragments during surgical extractions and oral surgery

Elevators, luxators and periotomes

Category What it covers
Dental Elevators root, root tip and luxation elevators
Root Tip Elevator - X-Tool X-Tool, X-Luxa-Tool and X-Desmo-Tool luxators
Root-Splinter Elevators Heidbrink and other root-splinter elevators
Desmotomes approximal desmotomes and syndesmotomes
Periotomes periotomes, inserts and power periotomes
Modified Vienna Bone Chisels rotary bone chisels, straight and bayonet

Comprehensive Instrument Range

This dental extraction forceps collection also includes precision elevators, luxators, and periotomes. Each instrument features ergonomic handles, balanced weight distribution, and finely tuned working ends designed to reduce operator fatigue and minimize trauma to surrounding bone and soft tissue. High-grade stainless steel construction, precise tip geometry, and durable surface finishes ensure long service life, consistent performance, and ease of sterilization.

Trusted by Dental Professionals Worldwide

Trusted by oral surgeons, implantologists, and general dentists worldwide, Helmut Zepf instruments support predictable clinical outcomes across diverse case types. Whether performing simple extractions, surgical extractions, or preparation for immediate implant placement, these dental extraction forceps deliver the control and tactile feedback required for efficient, patient-centered treatment — from single-rooted anterior teeth to multirooted molars and impacted third molars.

German Engineering at Its Finest

Helmut Zepf instruments are produced under rigorous German manufacturing standards, ensuring every forcep and elevator meets exacting tolerances. The result is a dental extraction forceps range that consistently performs across all case types, backed by durable construction and full compatibility with standard autoclave sterilization protocols.

Find a Dental Extraction Instrument by Zepf Number

Every instrument in this collection, grouped by type and listed by Zepf number; open a group to see its numbers.

Xcision-Line® extraction forceps (63)

12.002.00Z 12.002.00ZD 12.007.00Z 12.007.00ZD
12.013.00Z 12.013.00ZD 12.017.00Z 12.017.00ZD
12.018.00Z 12.018.00ZD 12.021.90Z 12.021.90ZD
12.022.00Z 12.022.00ZD 12.033.01Z 12.033.01ZD
12.034.00Z 12.034.00ZD 12.034.01Z 12.034.01ZD
12.034.07Z 12.034.08Z 12.035.00Z 12.035.00ZD
12.035.01Z 12.035.01ZD 12.035.07Z 12.035.08Z
12.036.00Z 12.036.00ZD 12.036.01Z 12.036.01ZD
12.036.07Z 12.036.08Z 12.044.15Z 12.044.15ZS
12.045.07Z 12.045.15Z 12.045.15ZD 12.045.15ZSD
12.045.15ZSTI 12.051.01Z 12.051.01ZD 12.051.15Z
12.051.15ZD 12.051.15ZS 12.051.15ZSD 12.051.15ZSTI
12.051.97Z 12.059.00Z 12.067.01Z 12.067.01ZD
12.067.17Z 12.067.18Z 12.067.95Z 12.067.95ZD
12.073.01Z 12.073.01ZD 12.079.00Z 12.079.00ZD
12.079.95Z 12.079.95ZD 12.087.00Z

Xcision-Line® Roba-Edition forceps (24)

12.213.00ZD 12.221.90ZD 12.221.90ZTI 12.222.00ZD
12.234.08ZD 12.234.08ZTI 12.235.07Z 12.235.07ZD
12.235.07ZTI 12.235.08Z 12.235.08ZD 12.235.08ZTI
12.236.07Z 12.236.07ZD 12.236.07ZTI 12.236.08Z
12.236.08ZD 12.236.08ZTI 12.267.01Z 12.267.01ZD
12.267.01ZTI 12.279.90Z 12.279.90ZD 12.279.90ZTI

exLOG® extraction forceps (28)

15.034.00 15.034.01 15.045.15 15.051.15
15.213.00 15.213.00D 15.217.00 15.217.00D
15.218.00 15.218.00D 15.222.00 15.222.00D
15.234.07 15.234.07D 15.234.08 15.234.08D
15.235.07 15.235.07D 15.235.08 15.235.08D
15.236.07 15.236.07D 15.236.08 15.236.08D
15.267.01 15.267.01D 15.279.90 15.279.90D

American Pattern extraction forceps (27)

14.001.00 14.001.01 14.010.09 14.010.11
14.017.00 14.018.15 14.018.16 14.023.00
14.023.50 14.053.15 14.053.16 14.065.00
14.069.00 14.088.15 14.088.16 14.089.00
14.090.00 14.150.00 14.150.10 14.151.00
14.151.00D 14.151.01 14.151.10 14.210.05
14.217.00 14.222.00 14.222.11

English Pattern and other extraction forceps (16)

10.002.90 10.007.90 10.035.07 10.044.07
10.045.07 10.074.91 10.074.92 10.079.03
10.633.09 12.036.02 12.045.15 12.045.15ZS
12.051.15 12.067.90 12.079.90 14.150.00D

Root and splinter forceps (6)

14.700.01 14.700.01Z 14.700.10Z 14.700.10ZD
14.701.10Z 14.701.10ZD

Pediatric extraction forceps (28)

10.681.07 10.681.13 10.681.22 10.681.29
10.681.33 10.681.51 10.681.52 10.685.07
10.685.07ZD 10.685.13 10.685.13ZD 10.685.22
10.685.22ZD 10.685.29 10.685.29ZD 10.685.33
10.685.33ZD 10.685.51 10.685.51ZD 10.685.52
10.685.52ZD 14.101.00 14.150.05 14.150.11
14.150.11D 14.151.05 14.151.11 14.151.11D

X-Tool, X-Luxa-Tool, X-Desmo-Tool and H-Tool elevators (44)

17.007.01 17.007.01TI 17.007.02 17.007.02TI
17.007.03 17.007.03TI 17.007.04 17.007.04TI
17.007.05 17.007.05TI 17.007.06 17.007.06LL
17.007.06TI 17.007.07 17.007.07LL 17.007.07TI
17.008.01 17.008.01LL 17.008.01TI 17.008.02
17.008.02LL 17.008.02TI 17.008.03 17.008.03TI
17.008.04 17.008.04TI 17.008.05 17.008.05TI
17.008.06 17.008.06TI 17.008.08 17.008.08TI
17.008.09 17.008.09TI 17.008.10 17.008.10TI
17.008.11 17.008.11TI 17.008.90 17.008.90TI
17.009.01 17.009.02 17.009.05 17.068.10

Root tip elevators (32)

17.100.08 17.100.09 17.100.10 17.100.11
17.100.35 17.100.39 17.100.40 17.100.46
17.190.00 17.200.03 17.220.00 17.220.01
17.220.02 17.220.69 17.301.00 17.302.00
17.303.00 17.304.00 17.395.01 17.395.02
17.395.03 17.396.01 17.396.02 17.396.03
17.410.03 17.621.00 17.622.00 17.634.00
17.634.01 17.634.02 17.677.16 17.677.17

Heidbrink root tip elevators (21)

17.051.01 17.051.01K 17.051.02 17.051.02K
17.051.03 17.051.03K 17.051.20 17.051.25
17.052.01 17.052.02 17.052.03 17.053.02
17.053.03 17.054.02 17.054.03 17.055.01
17.055.02 17.055.03 17.056.01 17.056.02
17.056.03

Root elevators (40)

17.001.00 17.001.01 17.001.02 17.001.03
17.001.10 17.001.11 17.001.12 17.001.13
17.006.01 17.006.02 17.006.03 17.006.04
17.010.02 17.010.03 17.013.00 17.013.01
17.013.02 17.014.00 17.014.01 17.014.02
17.020.01 17.020.02 17.100.57 17.100.60
17.100.61 17.100.62 17.101.60 17.101.61
17.101.62 17.191.00 17.195.00 17.200.01
17.200.02 17.201.01 17.201.02 17.336.15
17.336.16 17.337.15 17.337.16 17.628.00

Desmotomes and syndesmotomes (6)

17.045.00 17.045.04 17.045.05 17.418.00
17.418.01 17.418.02

Periotomes and periotome inserts (20)

26.182.00 26.182.01 26.182.02 26.182.03
26.182.04 26.182.11 26.182.12 26.182.13
26.182.23 26.182.23OX 26.182.24 26.182.31
26.182.32 26.182.32OX 26.182.33 26.182.33OX
26.690.01 26.690.02 26.690.03 26.690.10

Bone chisels (6)

41.540.02WM 41.540.03WM 41.540.04WM 41.541.02WM
41.541.03WM 41.541.04WM

Sets and kits (10)

12.701.00Z 17.007.00 17.007.00TI 17.007.70
17.007.75 17.007.75TI 17.007.80 17.007.85
17.009.00 Rasner Basic Kit

Deutsche Dental Technologien is a Course Partner of the Rasner Institute.

Other instruments (1)

41.519.00

Clinical Use

The collection covers the instruments of a forceps extraction: extraction forceps for upper and lower anterior teeth, premolars, molars, wisdom teeth and roots in English Pattern, American Pattern, Xcision-Line®, Roba-Edition, exLOG® and pediatric versions, plus root and splinter forceps, X-Tool and other root tip elevators, root elevators, desmotomes, periotomes and rotary bone chisels, with the tooth group or use named in each product title.

Care and Reconditioning

Zepf extraction forceps and elevators are re-aligned, resharpened and reconditioned by our sharpening and reconditioning service when the working end wears. Clean, disinfect and sterilize between patients; our Surgical Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers the general workflow for Helmut Zepf extraction instruments.

Compare With

Related Helmut Zepf collections: Oral Surgery Instrument Collection, Dental Elevators, Benex® Extraction System, Oral Surgery Instrument Kits by Helmut Zepf, Dr. Steven L. Rasner, and Best Forceps for Fractured Root Tip Extraction. For forceps numbers and terminology, see the Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart, the Extraction Forceps Numbers Guide and the Surgical Instrument Glossary. See also the Dental Elevator Types Guide.

Dental Instruments, Tools, Burs, Diamonds and Polishers Made In Germany

FAQ

What types of instruments are included in this collection? The collection includes extraction forceps (upper, lower, American pattern, pediatric, root tip and Xcision-Line diamond-coated), elevators, luxators, and periotomes, all manufactured by Helmut Zepf in Germany.

Are these instruments suitable for implant preparation? Yes. They are designed to support atraumatic extraction techniques that preserve bone and soft tissue, making them well suited for immediate implant placement cases.

Are Helmut Zepf instruments autoclavable? Yes. High-grade stainless steel construction and durable surface finishes ensure full compatibility with standard sterilization protocols.

Further reading: Minimally Invasive Extraction with Helmut Zepf Instruments · Dental Extraction Tool Guide: Types, Uses, and Helmut Zepf Solutions

Technical references: Extraction Forceps Numbers Guide · Dental Elevator Types Guide · Surgical Forceps Identification Guide

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