Root Tip Elevator, No. 22, | Helmut Zepf No. 17.622.00

The Root Tip Elevator No. 22 is a precision-engineered dental instrument designed to facilitate the careful elevation and removal of root tips and root fragments during surgical and routine extraction procedures. Manufactured by Helmut Zepf, this instrument reflects a commitment to clinical accuracy, durability, and ergonomic handling that dental professionals demand in demanding intraoral environments.

Key Features

• Instrument Number: No. 22 (Helmut Zepf Ref. 17.622.00)
• Purpose: Elevation and retrieval of root tips and residual root fragments
• Origin: Made in Germany — a benchmark of manufacturing quality in the dental industry
• Design: Engineered for controlled force application with minimal trauma to surrounding tissue

Professional Performance

The Root Tip Elevator is specifically shaped to access confined intraosseous spaces where standard elevators may lack precision. The working tip geometry allows clinicians to engage fractured root segments securely, reducing the risk of fragment displacement into adjacent anatomical structures. This level of control is essential during apical surgery and complex single-rooted or multi-rooted extractions.

As part of the Helmut Zepf instrument portfolio, this Root Tip Elevator is produced to stringent German manufacturing standards, ensuring consistent dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and long-term instrument integrity across repeated sterilization cycles.

Made in Germany

The Made in Germany designation underscores Helmut Zepf's dedication to superior craftsmanship. Every Root Tip Elevator in this series is manufactured and quality-checked in Germany, providing practitioners with instruments they can rely on for consistent clinical outcomes.

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 Root Tip Elevator No. 22 used for? It is used to elevate and remove root tips or fractured root fragments from the alveolar socket during dental extraction or surgical procedures.

Is this instrument compatible with standard sterilization protocols? Helmut Zepf instruments are manufactured to withstand repeated sterilization cycles; always follow your facility's validated sterilization procedures.

Where is this instrument manufactured? This instrument is made in Germany by Helmut Zepf, a respected name in precision dental instrumentation.

Compare With

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.