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
Extraction forceps by line and pattern
Root, splinter and bone forceps
Elevators, luxators and periotomes
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)
Xcision-Line® Roba-Edition forceps (24)
exLOG® extraction forceps (28)
American Pattern extraction forceps (27)
English Pattern and other extraction forceps (16)
Root and splinter forceps (6)
Pediatric extraction forceps (28)
X-Tool, X-Luxa-Tool, X-Desmo-Tool and H-Tool elevators (44)
Root tip elevators (32)
Heidbrink root tip elevators (21)
Root elevators (40)
Desmotomes and syndesmotomes (6)
Periotomes and periotome inserts (20)
Bone chisels (6)
Sets and kits (10)
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Other instruments (1)
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.
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