Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool Apical Desmotome, Mesial Bending, 3.0 mm, for Apical Access to the Deep-Lying Root Stump, Brown Metallic ID Ball | Helmut Zepf No. 17.008.10

The Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool from Helmut Zepf is a precision-engineered dental instrument designed for apical access to deep-lying root stumps, delivering controlled luxation and clean desmotomic action. Featuring a mesial bending of 3.0 mm, this instrument is purpose-built for reaching approximal and apical regions that standard elevators cannot access with the same degree of accuracy.

Key Features

• Instrument Type: Root Elevator and Approximal Desmotome with mesial bending
• Blade Width: 3.0 mm — optimized for apical root access
• Handle: ZEPF X-Tool handle design for ergonomic grip and precise torque control
• Color Coding: Brown metallic ID ball for fast, reliable instrument identification in the tray
• Reference Number: Helmut Zepf No. 17.008.10
• Origin: Made in Germany

Clinical Application

The Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool is ideally suited for surgical and minimally invasive extraction procedures where access to deeply retained root remnants is required. The mesial bending of the 3.0 mm blade allows the clinician to navigate around anatomical curvatures and engage the periodontal ligament space effectively, minimizing trauma to surrounding hard and soft tissues.

As an approximal desmotome, the instrument supports careful severance of the desmoid fibers, facilitating atraumatic luxation. The X-Tool handle by Helmut Zepf provides enhanced rotational control and reduces operator fatigue during extended procedures.

Quality and Craftsmanship

Manufactured by Helmut Zepf GmbH, this Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool upholds the brand's longstanding commitment to German engineering standards. Each instrument is crafted to meet the rigorous demands of modern dental surgery, ensuring consistent performance, durability, and reliable sterilization compatibility.

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 blade width of this instrument? The blade width is 3.0 mm, designed for precise apical and approximal access.

What does the brown metallic ID ball indicate? The brown metallic ID ball serves as a color-coding identifier for quick instrument recognition during clinical workflows.

Is this instrument compatible with standard sterilization protocols? As a Helmut Zepf instrument made in Germany, it is engineered for compatibility with standard dental sterilization and reprocessing procedures.

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.