Root Tip Elevator, Seldin, #46, Standard Handle with Thumb Rest | Helmut Zepf No. 17.100.46

The Root Tip Elevator by Helmut Zepf (No. 17.100.46) is a precision-engineered dental instrument designed for the careful luxation and removal of root tips and root fragments during exodontia procedures. Crafted to exacting standards, this instrument reflects the quality and reliability that Helmut Zepf instruments are known for worldwide.

Instrument Overview

The Seldin #46 Root Tip Elevator features a standard handle with a thumb rest, providing the clinician with enhanced tactile feedback and stable control during delicate surgical maneuvers. The thumb rest design promotes a secure, fatigue-reducing grip, making it well suited to both routine extractions and more demanding root tip retrieval procedures.

Key Features

• Design: Seldin pattern, #46 configuration
• Handle: Standard handle with integrated thumb rest for improved ergonomics
• Instrument type: Root Tip Elevator — optimized for precise intraoral access
• Manufacturer: Helmut Zepf, No. 17.100.46
• Origin: Made in Germany

Made in Germany

This Root Tip Elevator is manufactured in Germany, upholding the tradition of precision craftsmanship and stringent quality standards associated with German dental instrument production. Clinicians can rely on consistent performance and lasting durability across extended clinical use.

Clinical Application

The Root Tip Elevator is an essential component of any oral surgery tray setup. The Seldin #46 blade geometry is specifically suited for engaging and elevating root tips from the alveolar socket with minimal trauma to surrounding tissue. The thumb rest on the standard handle allows for controlled force application, reducing the risk of slippage during critical moments of the procedure.

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 procedure is this Root Tip Elevator used for? It is used to luxate and retrieve retained root tips or root fragments following tooth extraction, helping to minimize soft and hard tissue trauma.

What does the thumb rest on the handle provide? The thumb rest enhances grip stability, improves tactile control, and reduces hand fatigue during prolonged or delicate procedures.

Who manufactures this instrument? This instrument is manufactured by Helmut Zepf (catalog No. 17.100.46) and is made in Germany.

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.