Root Elevator/Approximal Desmotome, #0, Straight, 3 mm, Single-Ended in ZEPF-Design-Handle | Helmut Zepf No. 17.045.00

The root elevator approximal desmotome dental instrument from Helmut Zepf GmbH is a precision-engineered tool designed for the careful elevation and luxation of roots and the separation of approximal periodontal fibers during dental surgical procedures. This instrument is model #0, straight configuration, with a 3 mm working tip, single-ended, and features an interchangeable design with an M4 x 0.5 mm thread connection, presented in the distinctive ZEPF-Design-Handle.

Key Specifications

• Instrument Type: Root Elevator / Approximal Desmotome
• Design Number: #0
• Blade Configuration: Straight
• Working End Width: 3 mm
• Ends: Single-Ended
• Connection Thread: Interchangeable, M4 x 0.5 mm
• Handle: ZEPF-Design-Handle
• Manufacturer Item No.: 17.045.00

Engineered for Clinical Precision

As a professional root elevator approximal desmotome dental instrument, this tool reflects Helmut Zepf's long-standing commitment to quality manufacturing in Germany. The ZEPF-Design-Handle is ergonomically shaped to support controlled, fatigue-reduced use during extractions and periodontal procedures. The interchangeable tip system allows clinicians to efficiently adapt the instrument within a consistent handle platform.

The straight 3 mm blade profile makes this root elevator approximal desmotome dental instrument well suited for accessing tight interdental spaces and severing the desmodontal fibers that attach the root to surrounding alveolar bone, facilitating atraumatic tooth removal and minimizing trauma to adjacent tissues.

FAQ

What is this instrument used for? This root elevator approximal desmotome dental instrument is used to loosen and elevate roots and to sever approximal periodontal ligament fibers, supporting atraumatic extractions.

Is the tip interchangeable? Yes, the instrument features an interchangeable working end with an M4 x 0.5 mm thread, compatible with the ZEPF-Design-Handle system.

Where is this instrument manufactured? This instrument is made in Germany by Helmut Zepf GmbH, a specialist manufacturer of high-quality dental surgical instruments.