Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool Approximal Root Elevator, Mesial #77Rl, 4.5 mm, Yellow Metallic ID Ball | Helmut Zepf No. 17.008.04
The Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool Approximal Root Elevator, Mesial #77Rl is a precision-engineered dental instrument designed for the careful elevation and removal of root tips and root fragments during surgical and routine extraction procedures. Manufactured by Helmut Zepf, this instrument reflects the exacting standards of German dental craftsmanship.
Product Specifications
- Type: X-Tool Approximal Root Elevator, Mesial
- Model: #77Rl
- Blade Width: 4.5 mm
- Color Coding: Yellow (Metallic ID Ball)
- Item Number: Helmut Zepf No. 17.008.04
- Origin: Made in Germany
Key Features
The Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool features an approximal, mesial-oriented blade geometry that enables clinicians to access and engage root tips in anatomically challenging positions with controlled force and minimal trauma to surrounding tissues. The 4.5 mm blade width accommodates a range of root morphologies, providing reliable purchase on root surfaces during both oral surgery and general dental extractions.
The yellow metallic ID ball color coding system allows for rapid instrument identification during clinical procedures, supporting efficient workflow and reducing chairside errors. Produced to the rigorous standards of German manufacturing, this instrument is a dependable choice for professional dental practice.
Clinical Application
As a purpose-built Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool, this instrument assists in the careful luxation and delivery of retained root tips and root fragments. Its mesial angulation makes it particularly effective when working on approximal root surfaces, offering precise tactile feedback and superior control throughout the extraction process.
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 color coding indicate? The yellow metallic ID ball serves as a quick visual identifier for this specific instrument size and type within a set, streamlining instrument selection during procedures.
Is this instrument made in Germany? Yes, this Root Tip Elevator Dental Luxator X-Tool is manufactured in Germany by Helmut Zepf, reflecting high-quality production standards.
What is the blade width of this elevator? The blade width is 4.5 mm, making it suitable for a variety of root tip elevation tasks across different root morphologies.
Compare With
| Brand | X-Tool Approximal, Mesial #77Rl — 4.5 mm – Base Designation |
|---|---|
| Karl Schumacher | 17.008.04 |
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.

