Modified Root Elevator Beck 3.5 mm Standard Handle with Thumb Rest, Curved, #6 | Helmut Zepf No. 17.201.02

The Root Tip Elevator Beck 3 is a precision-engineered dental instrument designed to facilitate the careful elevation and removal of root tips and residual root fragments during surgical and routine extraction procedures. This instrument, offered by Helmut Zepf, exemplifies the exacting standards of German dental manufacturing.

Product Overview

This Modified Root Elevator Beck 3 features a 5 mm working blade and is fitted with a standard handle incorporating a thumb rest for enhanced tactile feedback and operator control. The curved design — designated #6 — allows improved angulation and access in posterior regions and confined intraoral spaces where a straight instrument would be insufficient.

Key Features

• Working Width: 5 mm blade optimized for root tip engagement
• Handle Design: Standard handle with integrated thumb rest for stable, controlled instrumentation
• Geometry: Curved configuration (#6) for improved access and leverage
• Manufacturer: Helmut Zepf — crafted in Germany to rigorous quality standards

Why Choose This Root Tip Elevator

As a Root Tip Elevator, the Beck 3 curved design enables clinicians to apply controlled apical and lateral force without compromising surrounding alveolar bone or soft tissue. The thumb rest on the handle provides a positive grip reference point, reducing hand fatigue during extended procedures. The instrument is suitable for oral surgeons, periodontists, and general dental practitioners requiring reliable root retrieval tools.

This Root Tip Elevator is part of the Helmut Zepf catalog (No. 17.201.02) and is manufactured in Germany — a hallmark of precision craftsmanship in dental instrumentation.

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? This Root Tip Elevator is used to loosen, luxate, and retrieve retained root tips and root fragments following tooth extraction or sectioning.

What is the significance of the curved blade? The curved #6 configuration improves access to posterior and difficult-to-reach areas, allowing more effective engagement with minimal soft tissue trauma.

Who manufactures this instrument? This instrument is manufactured by Helmut Zepf in Germany, ensuring compliance with high-quality production standards associated with German dental instrument craftsmanship.