Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool Approximal Root Elevator, Distal #77S, 2.5 mm - Lindo Levien Serration, Purple Metallic ID Ball | Helmut Zepf No. 17.008.01LL
The Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool Approximal Root Elevator, Distal #77S, is a precision dental instrument engineered for demanding clinical applications requiring controlled access to distal root surfaces. Designed with a 2.5 mm working tip and featuring the distinctive Lindo Levien Serration, this instrument delivers reliable grip and tactile feedback during root elevation procedures.
Key Features
- Model: X-Tool Approximal Root Elevator, Distal #77S
- Working Tip Width: 2.5 mm
- Serration Type: Lindo Levien Serration — enhances purchase on root surfaces for controlled, atraumatic elevation
- Color Coding: Purple Metallic ID Ball — enables fast, error-free instrument identification in clinical and sterilization workflows
- Manufacturer: Helmut Zepf (No. 17.008.01LL)
Precision Craftsmanship — Made in Germany
The Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool is manufactured by Helmut Zepf in Germany, a benchmark for quality in dental instrument production. German-made dental instruments are recognized for their material integrity, dimensional consistency, and long-term durability under repeated sterilization cycles.
Clinical Application
The distal angulation of the Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool makes it particularly suited for accessing root fragments and retained tips in posterior regions where straight or mesial instruments offer limited reach. The Lindo Levien Serration pattern provides enhanced engagement without excessive lateral force, supporting an atraumatic technique and minimizing trauma to surrounding tissues. The purple metallic ID ball further supports efficient tray setup and sterilization sorting across busy clinical workflows.
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 purple color coding indicate? The purple metallic ID ball identifies this specific instrument variant for streamlined tray setup and sterilization sorting.
Is this instrument compatible with standard sterilization protocols? As a Helmut Zepf instrument made in Germany, it is designed to withstand routine autoclave sterilization; consult the manufacturer's guidelines for specific parameters.
What is the Lindo Levien Serration? It is a serration pattern applied to the working tip of the Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool to improve traction and control during root surface engagement.
Compare With
| Brand | X-Tool Approximal, Distal #77S — 2.5 mm – Base Designation |
|---|---|
| Karl Schumacher | 17.008.01 |
Base pattern designations shown. Same clinical pattern, not identical manufacture — see our Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart.
Manufacturer literature: Xtool Lindo-Levien flyer (PDF) — more in our Surgical Instrument Library.
