Root Tip Elevator, Cryer, #40, Standard Handle with Thumb Rest | Helmut Zepf No. 17.100.40

The Root Tip Elevator Cryer #40 by Helmut Zepf (No. 17.100.40) is a precision-engineered dental instrument designed to facilitate the careful elevation and removal of root tips and root fragments during surgical and routine extraction procedures. Built to exacting standards, this instrument reflects Helmut Zepf's longstanding commitment to quality and clinical reliability.

Instrument Overview

This Root Tip Elevator features the classic Cryer design, which is widely recognized among dental professionals for its effectiveness in accessing and luxating root tips in confined spaces. The #40 designation indicates a specific blade geometry suited for targeted clinical applications, allowing the clinician to work with precision and confidence.

Key Features

• Cryer Design (#40): Purpose-built blade geometry for efficient root tip elevation and removal
• Standard Handle with Thumb Rest: Ergonomically shaped handle with an integrated thumb rest for enhanced control and reduced hand fatigue during procedures
• Made in Germany: Manufactured by Helmut Zepf to the high standards associated with German dental instrument craftsmanship
• Durable Construction: Engineered for repeated sterilization cycles and long-term clinical use

Clinical Application

The Root Tip Elevator Cryer #40 is indicated for use in oral surgery and extraction procedures where controlled elevation of retained root tips is required. The standard handle with thumb rest provides a secure, stable grip, allowing the clinician to apply precise directional force with minimal risk of slippage.

As a product of Helmut Zepf's German manufacturing expertise, this instrument delivers consistent performance that dental professionals can rely on across a wide range of clinical scenarios.

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 17.100.40; 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.