Which Luxating Elevator X-Tool Do You Need?
Start with a set or pick single instruments by job: X-Luxa-Tools for luxation (straight for front teeth and upper jaw, curved for lower jaw), the X-Desmo-Tool for initial loosening of desmodontal fibers, #77 approximal elevators, syndesmotomes, apical desmotomes and separators; TI = Onyx coating, LL = Lindo Levien serration. Every active product in the collection is linked once below by its Zepf number.
Sets7 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 17.007.00 |
X-Tool Set by Dr. Detlef Hildebrand |
| 17.007.00TI |
X-Tool Set with Onyx Coating by Dr. Detlef Hildebrand |
| 17.007.80 |
X-Tool Set "ACTION" by Dr. Detlef Hildebrand |
| 17.007.70 |
X-Tool Straight Elevator Set |
| 17.007.75 |
X-Tool Spade Elevator Set |
| 17.007.75TI |
X-Tool Spade Elevator Set with Onyx Coating |
| 17.007.85 |
X-Desmo-Tool Set |
X-Luxa-Tool elevators14 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 17.007.01 |
X-Luxa-Tool-1 - Straight, 2.5 mm, for Front Teeth and Upper Jaw, Green Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.007.01TI |
X-Luxa-Tool-1 - Straight, 2.5 mm, for Front Teeth and Upper Jaw, Onyx Coating, Green Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.007.02 |
X-Luxa-Tool-2 - Straight, 4.5 mm, for Front Teeth and Upper Jaw, Green Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.007.02TI |
X-Luxa-Tool-2 - Straight, 4.5 mm, for Front Teeth and Upper Jaw, Onyx Coating, Green Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.007.03 |
X-Luxa-Tool-3 - Curved, 2.5 mm, for Lower Jaw, Blue Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.007.03TI |
X-Luxa-Tool-3 - Curved, 2.5 mm, for Lower Jaw, Onyx Coating, Blue Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.007.04 |
X-Luxa-Tool-4 - Curved, 4.5 mm, for Lower Jaw, Blue Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.007.04TI |
X-Luxa-Tool-4 - Curved, 4.5 mm, for Lower Jaw, Onyx Coating, Blue Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.007.06 |
X-Luxa-Tool-6 Elevator - Straight, 3.0 mm, Green Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.007.06TI |
X-Luxa-Tool-6 Elevator - Straight, 3.0 mm, Onyx Coating, Green Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.007.06LL |
X-Luxa-Tool-6 Elevator - Straight, Lindo Levien, 3.0 mm, Green Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.007.07 |
X-Luxa-Tool-7 Elevator - Curved, 3.0 mm, Blue Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.007.07TI |
X-Luxa Tool-7 Elevator - Curved, 3.0 mm, Onyx Coating, Blue Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.007.07LL |
X-Luxa-Tool-7 Elevator - Curved, Lindo Levien, 3.0 mm, Blue Metallic ID Ball |
X-Desmo-Tool2 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 17.007.05 |
X-Desmo-Tool - Straight, 4.0 mm, for Initial Loosening of Desmodontal Fibers, Yellow Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.007.05TI |
X-Desmo-Tool - Straight, 4.0 mm, for Initial Loosening of Desmodontal Fibers, Onyx Coating, Yellow Metallic ID Ball |
Approximal root elevators #7710 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 17.008.01 |
X-Tool, Approximal Root Elevator, Distal, #77S, Curved, 2.5 mm, Purple Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.008.01TI |
X-Tool, Approximal Root Elevator, Distal #77S, 2.5 mm, ZEPF X-Tool Handle, Red Color Code, Onyx Coating |
| 17.008.01LL |
X-Tool Approximal Root Elevator, Distal #77S, 2.5 mm - Lindo Levien Serration, Purple Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.008.02 |
X-Tool, Approximal Root Elevator, Mesial, #77Rs, Curved, 2.5 mm, Purple Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.008.02TI |
X-Tool, Approximal Root Elevator, Mesial #77Rs, 2.5 mm, ZEPF X-Tool Handle, Red Color Code, Onyx Coating |
| 17.008.02LL |
X-Tool, Approximal Root Elevator, Mesial #77Rs, 2.5 mm - Lindo Levien Serration, Purple Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.008.03 |
X-Tool Approximal Root Elevator, Distal, #77L, 4.5 mm, Yellow Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.008.03TI |
X-Tool, Approximal Root Elevator, Distal, #77L, 4.5 mm, ZEPF X-Tool Handle, Yellow Color Code, Onyx Coating |
| 17.008.04 |
X-Tool Approximal Root Elevator, Mesial #77Rl, 4.5 mm, Yellow Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.008.04TI |
X-Tool, Approximal Root Elevator, Mesial #77Rl, 4.5 mm, ZEPF X-Tool Handle, Yellow Color Code, Onyx Coating |
Syndesmotomes8 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 17.008.05 |
X-Tool Syndesmotome, Curved for Distal Access 4.0 mm, Purple Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.008.05TI |
X-Tool Syndesmotome, Curved for Distal Access 4.0 mm, Onyx Coating, Purple Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.008.06 |
X-Tool Syndesmotome, Curved for Mesial Access, 4.0 mm, Purple Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.008.06TI |
X-Tool Syndesmotome, Curved for Mesial Access, 4.0 mm, Onyx Coating, Purple Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.008.08 |
X-Tool Syndesmotome, Curved Left for Lingual/Buccal Luxation, 4.0 mm, Yellow Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.008.08TI |
X-Tool Syndesmotome, Curved Left for Lingual/Buccal Luxation, 4.0 mm,Onyx Coating, Yellow Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.008.09 |
X-Tool Syndesmotome, Curved Right for Lingual/Buccal Luxation, 4.0 mm, Yellow Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.008.09TI |
X-Tool Syndesmotome, Curved Right for Lingual/Buccal Luxation, 4.0 mm, Onyx Coating, Yellow Metallic ID Ball |
Apical desmotomes4 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 17.008.10 |
X-Tool Apical Desmotome, Mesial Bending, 3.0 mm, for Apical Access to the Deep-Lying Root Stump, Brown Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.008.10TI |
X-Tool Apical Desmotome, Mesial Bending, 3.0 mm, for Apical Access to the Deep-Lying Root Stump,Onyx Coating, Brown Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.008.11 |
X-Tool Apical Desmotome, Mesial Bending, 2.5 mm, for Apical Access to the Deep-Lying Root Stump, Brown Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.008.11TI |
X-Tool Apical Elevator, for Apical Access To The Root, Mesial Bending, 2.5 mm X-Tool Handle, Brown Color Code Onyx Coating |
Separators and root tip pick3 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 17.008.90 |
X-Tool Separator, Straight, 4.0 mm, for the Luxation of Separated Roots, Purple-Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.008.90TI |
X-Tool Separator, Straight, 4.0 mm, for the Luxation of Separated Roots, Onyx Coating, Purple-Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.068.10 |
Angled Root Tip Pick, X-Tool Handle, Purple Metallic ID Ball |
H-Tool4 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 17.009.01 |
H-Tool #1 - Straight, 2.5 mm, Green Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.009.02 |
H-Tool #2 - Straight, 3.5 mm, Green Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.009.05 |
H-Tool #5 - Straight, 3.0 mm, Yellow Metallic ID Ball |
| 17.009.00 |
H-Tool Set by Dr. Hildebrand |
Atraumatic Extraction Made Easy
The Luxating Elevator X-Tool is engineered to enable tooth removal while minimizing damage to surrounding bone and soft tissue. By carefully preserving the socket architecture, it supports better healing conditions and improves the long-term success rate of implant procedures. Whether used individually or as part of a complete set, it delivers a modern solution for today's surgical workflows.
Key Features
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Controlled Force Application: The instrument's design allows for direct, controlled transmission of force, reducing the risk of tooth or root fractures and limiting stress on the surrounding structures.
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Ergonomic Design: The handle provides a secure, comfortable grip, improving overall control and significantly reducing the risk of slippage during procedures.
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Color-Coded System: Color coding enables quick instrument identification, contributing to a smoother and more efficient surgical workflow.
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Versatility: Sets include both universal and tooth-specific instruments, making the Luxating Elevator X-Tool adaptable to a wide range of clinical situations.
Designed for Modern Surgical Workflows
The Luxating Elevator X-Tool is available individually or as a complete set, offering flexibility to clinicians at every level. For full product specifications and clinical guidance, refer to the official Brochure.
Clinical Use
Per the product titles, the X-Luxa-Tools luxate teeth and roots (straight versions for front teeth and the upper jaw, curved versions for the lower jaw), the X-Desmo-Tool loosens the desmodontal fibers first, the syndesmotomes are curved for mesial, distal or lingual/buccal access, the apical desmotomes reach deep-lying root stumps, and the separators luxate separated roots. The atraumatic approach suits cases where immediate implant placement follows the extraction.
Care and Reconditioning
Clean, disinfect and sterilize these instruments between patients following the manufacturer’s validated reprocessing instructions and the symbols on each product’s packaging. Our Surgical Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers the general workflow for Helmut Zepf surgical instruments, and dull or worn working ends can go to our sharpening and reconditioning service.
Compare With
Related Helmut Zepf collections: Root Tip Elevator X-Tool Set, Root Tip Elevator X-Luxa-Tool, Root Tip Elevator X-Desmo-Tool, H-Tool Root Tip Elevator, Spade Elevator and Desmotome; the hub is Dental Elevators & Periosteals. For pattern names and terminology, see the Dental Elevator: Essential Tool for Atraumatic Extractions guide, the Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart and the Surgical Instrument Glossary.
Further reading: The Best Dental Elevator for Atraumatic Extraction: Helmut Zepf X-Tool & X-Desmo
FAQ
Who developed the X-Tool?
The X-Tool was developed by Helmut Zepf in collaboration with Dr. Detlef Hildebrand, combining clinical expertise with precision instrument design.
Is the X-Tool suitable for immediate implant placement cases?
Yes. Its atraumatic approach helps preserve bone and soft tissue, making it well-suited for cases involving immediate implant placement after extraction.
Can it be purchased as a set?
Yes, the Luxating Elevator X-Tool is available both individually and as a complete set with universal and tooth-specific instruments.
Manufacturer literature: Xtool flyer (PDF) · Xtool Lindo-Levien flyer (PDF) — more in our Surgical Instrument Library.