Root Tip Elevator, Apical, #301, Standard Handle with Thumb Rest | Helmut Zepf No. 17.301.00

The Root Tip Elevator (#301) by Helmut Zepf is a precision-engineered apical elevator designed for the controlled removal of root tips and residual root fragments during surgical and routine extraction procedures. Manufactured in Germany, this instrument reflects the exacting standards of quality and craftsmanship that Helmut Zepf is internationally recognized for.

Instrument Overview

The Root Tip Elevator #301 features a standard handle with an integrated thumb rest, providing enhanced tactile feedback and stable directional control during delicate apical manipulation. The ergonomic design reduces hand fatigue and supports precise force application, making it well-suited for both routine and complex clinical scenarios.

Key Features

• Apical design optimized for root tip and fragment elevation
• Standard handle with thumb rest for improved grip and control
• Model number: 17.301.00 (Helmut Zepf)
• Made in Germany — produced to rigorous manufacturing standards
• Suitable for sterilization in standard autoclave cycles

Clinical Application

As a reliable Root Tip Elevator, the #301 is intended for use in dental extraction procedures where apical access is required. The thumb rest allows the clinician to guide the working tip with accuracy, minimizing trauma to surrounding tissue. Its balanced weight distribution and finely finished working end contribute to confident, controlled instrumentation in the apical region.

About Helmut Zepf

Helmut Zepf dental instruments are manufactured in Germany and are trusted by dental professionals worldwide for their consistent quality, precise finishing, and long-term durability. Each instrument undergoes strict quality control to ensure reliable clinical performance.

1-Year Warranty

This Helmut Zepf instrument is covered by a 1-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of delivery.

60-Day Returns — Any Reason, Even If Used

Put this instrument to work in your practice. If it is not right for you, return it within 60 days of delivery for a full refund — for any reason, even if it has been used.

FAQ

What is the Helmut Zepf reference number for this instrument? The manufacturer reference number is 17.301.00; use it for reordering and inventory identification.

How should this instrument be reprocessed? Follow the manufacturer’s reprocessing instructions and your local infection-control protocols; inspect the instrument before each use and after each cycle.

Where is this instrument made? It is manufactured by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik in Seitingen-Oberflacht, Germany — a specialist in precision dental instruments since 1921.

Compare With

Base pattern designations shown. Same clinical pattern, not identical manufacture — see our Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart.

Manufacturer literature: ZEPF Dental Catalog (PDF) — more in our Catalogs & Product Library.