Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool Syndesmotome, Curved for Distal Access 4.0 mm, Purple Metallic ID Ball | Helmut Zepf No. 17.008.05

The Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool Syndesmotome by Helmut Zepf is a precision-engineered instrument designed for demanding clinical extractions and periodontal procedures. This curved variant is specifically configured for distal access, making it an indispensable tool when working in areas that straight instruments cannot efficiently reach.

Instrument Overview

The Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool features a 4.0 mm blade width, providing the ideal balance between tissue engagement and controlled force application. The curved geometry facilitates smooth insertion along the distal root surface, supporting atraumatic luxation of the periodontal ligament before extraction. The purple metallic ID ball color-coding system allows for instant instrument identification, reducing chair-side preparation time and minimizing the risk of cross-contamination through incorrect instrument selection.

Key Features

• Instrument type: X-Tool Syndesmotome (Root Tip Elevator / Dental Luxator)
• Blade width: 4.0 mm
• Design: Curved for distal access
• Color-coding: Purple metallic ID ball
• Helmut Zepf catalog reference: No. 17.008.05
• Manufactured in Germany

Craftsmanship and Quality

As a product of Helmut Zepf GmbH, this Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool is manufactured in Germany, reflecting decades of precision engineering expertise in dental instrumentation. German-made quality ensures consistent material integrity, sharpness retention, and compatibility with standard sterilization protocols.

Clinical Application

This instrument is suited for oral surgeons and general dental practitioners who require reliable, ergonomic tools for atraumatic tooth extraction and root tip retrieval. The curved blade configuration targets distal root surfaces with accuracy, supporting minimally invasive surgical techniques.

For practitioners seeking consistent performance, the Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool Syndesmotome from Helmut Zepf represents a high-standard solution in professional 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 the Helmut Zepf reference number for this instrument? The manufacturer reference number is 17.008.05; 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: Xtool flyer (PDF) — more in our Surgical Instrument Library.