Root Tip Elevator, Miller, #10, Standard Handle with Thumb Rest | Helmut Zepf No. 17.100.10
The Root Tip Elevator Miller #10 is a precision-engineered dental instrument designed for the careful elevation and removal of root tips and root fragments during oral surgical procedures. Crafted to the exacting standards of Helmut Zepf, this instrument exemplifies the quality and reliability that German dental manufacturing is renowned for worldwide.
Key Features
- Design: Miller pattern, size #10, developed for controlled access to root tips in both anterior and posterior regions
- Handle: Standard handle with integrated thumb rest for enhanced grip stability and tactile feedback during use
- Origin: Made in Germany — manufactured to the highest standards of precision and durability
- Reference: Helmut Zepf No. 17.100.10
Clinical Application
The Root Tip Elevator is an essential instrument for oral surgeons and dental clinicians performing extractions, apicectomies, and surgical procedures requiring delicate root fragment retrieval. The thumb rest on the standard handle allows the clinician to apply precise, controlled force while minimizing the risk of soft tissue trauma. The Miller #10 design provides optimal angulation and blade geometry suited to navigating the alveolar socket.
Quality Assurance
This Root Tip Elevator is produced by Helmut Zepf, a trusted German instrument manufacturer with a longstanding reputation for producing high-quality dental and surgical hand instruments. Each instrument is designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern clinical practice.
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 Miller #10 Root Tip Elevator used for? It is used to elevate and retrieve root tips or root fragments remaining in the alveolar socket after tooth extraction or during oral surgical procedures.
Does this instrument feature a thumb rest? Yes, the standard handle includes an integrated thumb rest to support precise control and reduce hand fatigue during clinical use.
Who manufactures this instrument? This Root Tip Elevator is manufactured by Helmut Zepf, a reputable German dental instrument maker, catalogue number 17.100.10.
Compare With
| Brand | Miller #10 – Base Designation |
|---|---|
| Miltex | TKM10 |
| Nordent | RCSM10 |
Base pattern designations shown. Same clinical pattern, not identical manufacture — see our Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart.
Manufacturer literature: ZEPF Dental Catalog (PDF) — more in our Catalogs & Product Library.

