Root Tip Elevator, Apical, #303, Standard Handle with Thumb Rest | Helmut Zepf No. 17.303.00

The Root Tip Elevator #303 by Helmut Zepf is a precision-engineered apical elevator designed for the careful elevation and removal of root tips and root fragments during surgical and routine extraction procedures. Manufactured in Germany to exacting standards, this instrument reflects the quality and craftsmanship that dental professionals worldwide have come to rely on.

Instrument Overview

The Root Tip Elevator #303 features a standard handle with an integrated thumb rest, providing the clinician with exceptional tactile feedback and controlled force application. The ergonomic design minimizes hand fatigue during extended procedures, allowing for precise manipulation within confined intraoral spaces. The apical blade geometry is optimized for accessing and luxating root tips without unnecessary trauma to surrounding tissue.

Key Features

• Instrument designation: Root Tip Elevator, Apical, #303
• Standard handle with thumb rest for enhanced grip stability
• Apical blade design for targeted root tip elevation
• Manufactured by Helmut Zepf — Made in Germany
• Model reference: Helmut Zepf No. 17.303.00

Why Choose a Helmut Zepf Root Tip Elevator

Helmut Zepf instruments are produced under rigorous German manufacturing standards, ensuring consistent dimensional accuracy, corrosion resistance, and long-term durability. The Root Tip Elevator #303 is suited for both general dental practice and oral surgery settings where reliability and precision are paramount.

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 this instrument used for? The Root Tip Elevator #303 is used to elevate and retrieve retained root tips and apical fragments following tooth extraction or surgical procedures.

What makes the thumb rest handle beneficial? The integrated thumb rest on the standard handle provides improved directional control and reduces slippage, enhancing procedural safety and accuracy.

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.