Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool Syndesmotome, Curved Right for Lingual/Buccal Luxation, 4.0 mm, Onyx Coating, Yellow Metallic ID Ball | Helmut Zepf No. 17.008.09TI
The Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool by Helmut Zepf is a precision-engineered syndesmotome designed for effective lingual and buccal luxation in clinical dental practice. With a curved right-bending blade and a working width of 4.0 mm, this instrument is purpose-built for efficient periodontal ligament separation and root elevation with controlled force application.
Key Features
- Instrument Type: Root Elevator / Syndesmotome, curved right for lingual/buccal luxation
- Blade Width: 4.0 mm
- Coating: Onyx coating for enhanced durability and reduced surface friction
- Handle: Helmut Zepf X-Tool ergonomic handle design
- Identification: Yellow metallic ID ball for rapid chairside instrument recognition
- Reference: Helmut Zepf No. 17.008.09TI
- Origin: Made in Germany
Clinical Application
The Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool is optimized for atraumatic extraction procedures, allowing clinicians to access and luxate roots from the lingual and buccal aspects with precision. The right-curved geometry facilitates instrument angulation in anatomically restricted areas, supporting minimally invasive extraction techniques.
Design & Build Quality
The Onyx coating applied to this Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool provides a hard, wear-resistant surface that maintains sharpness through repeated autoclave sterilization cycles. The X-Tool handle offers an ergonomic grip profile, reducing operator fatigue during extended procedures. The yellow metallic ID ball enables quick instrument identification within a color-coded tray system.
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 does the yellow ID ball indicate? The yellow metallic ID ball is a color-coded identification marker that allows clinicians to quickly distinguish this instrument by size or category within a standardized tray setup.
Is this instrument compatible with standard autoclave sterilization? The Onyx-coated instruments from Helmut Zepf are engineered for repeated sterilization cycles; always follow your practice's validated sterilization protocol and the manufacturer's guidelines.
What is the blade width of this Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool? The blade measures 4.0 mm in width, suited for precise root and tip elevation in moderate access sites.
Compare With
| Brand | X-Tool Syndesmotome — curved right, lingual/buccal, 4.0 mm – Base Designation |
|---|---|
| Karl Schumacher | 17.008.09 |
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.
Backed by our Helmut Zepf Warranty — lifetime on extraction and explantation forceps, one year on every other Zepf instrument. Full terms and how to make a claim are on the Warranty page.

