Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool Apical Desmotome, Mesial Bending, 2.5 mm, for Apical Access to the Deep-Lying Root Stump, Brown Metallic ID Ball | Helmut Zepf No. 17.008.11
The Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool from Helmut Zepf is a precision-engineered instrument designed to deliver reliable apical access to deep-lying root stumps. Crafted in Germany to the highest manufacturing standards, this apical desmotome offers clinicians the control and confidence required for demanding surgical extraction procedures.
Product Overview
This Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool features a mesial bending configuration and a working tip width of 2.5 mm, making it well suited for navigating the apical region and accessing root remnants that are difficult to reach with conventional elevators. The instrument is part of Helmut Zepf's dedicated X-Tool Apical Elevator series, developed specifically for apical access to the root.
Key Features
- Design: Apical desmotome with mesial bending geometry
- Tip Width: 2.5 mm for precise apical engagement
- Color Coding: Brown metallic ID ball for immediate instrument identification
- Application: Apical access to deep-lying root stumps
- Origin: Made in Germany by Helmut Zepf GmbH
- Reference: Helmut Zepf No. 17.008.11
Clinical Application
The Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool is indicated for use when root fragments remain deep within the socket following extraction. The mesial bending angle allows the clinician to approach the apical third of the alveolus with minimal soft-tissue trauma. The brown color-coded identification ball enables fast, reliable instrument selection during procedures.
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 tip width of this instrument? The working tip width is 2.5 mm, optimized for apical access.
How is this instrument identified in a set? It features a brown metallic ID ball for quick color-coded identification.
What bending configuration does this X-Tool use? It uses a mesial bending configuration to facilitate access to the apical region of the root socket.
Compare With
| Brand | X-Tool Apical Desmotome / Elevator — mesial, 2.5 mm – Base Designation |
|---|---|
| Karl Schumacher | 17.008.11 |
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.

