What is an Apexo root elevator?
It is a slender, hand-held dental elevator, often called a root tip pick or apical elevator, used as a lever to loosen and lift retained roots and root tips from the socket.
Dental Instrument · Root Tip Elevators
Apexo Root Elevator
Apexo root elevators in the 301, 302 and 303 patterns: slim, fine-bladed elevators for loosening and lifting retained roots and root tips. Supplied straight and angled, with blade width, tip, handle and finish agreed against your reference piece, for distributors, importers and private-label buyers.
B2B · OEM · PRIVATE LABEL · CUSTOM PACKAGING
01 / 03
Fig. 301 / 302 / 303Straight and angled root tip patterns
Fine Blade WidthsListed from about 2.0 to 3.3 mm, depending on maker
Plain or Serrated TipTip form matched to your reference
OEM ReadyPrivate-label marking and packaging by programme
Product overview
Apexo root elevators: patterns, blade widths and how to specify them.
An Apexo elevator is a slender dental elevator, often called a root tip pick or apical elevator. It works as a small lever: the fine blade is slid between the root and the socket wall to loosen a retained root or root tip and lift it out. In the usual catalogue sequence the 301 has a straight blade, and the 302 and 303 are angled versions that let the tip reach other sides of a root.
Blade width is the figure that varies most. Published catalogues list the 301 at about 2.5 mm at some makers and about 3.0 mm at others, with a narrower modified 301 near 2.0 mm for children and veterinary work, and the 303 up to about 3.3 mm. Because the same number can mean a different width, we confirm blade width, bend and handle from your drawing or reference piece. Larger elevators are covered on the straight root elevator and Cryer root elevator pages.
Fine root tip bladeSlim blade for working between the root and the socket wall.
Straight and angled patterns301 straight; 302 and 303 angled.
Serrated tip optionSerrated or plain blade tip, matched to your reference.
Handle choiceThumb grip, power grip or plain handle by reference.
Small and veterinary sizeNarrower modified 301 for children and animals.
Bulk and OEM supplyMarking and packaging agreed per programme.
Technical Specification
Confirmed against your approved drawing or sample before production.
| Product | Apexo root elevator |
|---|---|
| Also listed as | Apexo elevator, root tip elevator, apical root elevator, root tip pick |
| Patterns | Fig. 301 (straight); Fig. 302 and 303 (angled); modified small 301 by reference |
| Application | Loosening and lifting retained roots and root tips |
| Configuration | Single-ended, unless another form is specified |
| Blade width | Commonly listed from about 2.0 to 3.3 mm; confirmed from reference |
| Blade tip | Plain or serrated |
| Handle | Thumb grip, power grip or plain; confirmed per order |
| Overall length | Confirmed from reference piece |
| Material | Stainless steel; grade confirmed in specification |
| Finish | To be agreed, for example satin or polished |
| Reuse | Reusable instrument; cleaning and sterilisation follow the user's validated procedure |
| Packaging | Bulk, standard or buyer-branded |
| Marking | Logo or reference marking by agreement |
| Supply condition | Sterile or non-sterile, as agreed in the quotation |
Blade widths and lengths differ between makers, so a single figure would mislead. Send a drawing or reference piece and the specification is confirmed in writing before production.
Pattern & selection guide
Choosing between the Apexo 301, 302 and 303.
The pattern number sets the shape of the blade, and the blade width sets how fine the instrument is. Use the table as a starting point for your enquiry.
What to confirm
Include these points in an enquiry or sample approval request:
- Pattern number: 301, 302 or 303
- Blade width in millimetres
- Plain or serrated blade tip
- Handle style: thumb grip, power grip or plain
- Overall length
- Material and finish
- Quantity and packaging
- Marking or private-label requirements
If you already use an Apexo elevator, send it or a photograph. The same number is listed at different widths by different makers, so a reference piece avoids a mismatch.
Patterns at a glance
| Pattern | Blade form | Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Apexo 301 | Straight | Blade width, plain or serrated |
| Apexo 302 | Angled | Bend direction, blade width |
| Apexo 303 | Angled (back-action bend listed) | Bend, blade width |
| Modified small 301 | Straight, narrower blade for children and veterinary work | Blade width |
Catalogue descriptions of the 302 and 303 bends vary slightly between makers. Confirm the bend against a drawing or sample.
Applications
Where Apexo root elevators are used.
01 · ROOT TIPS
Retained root tips
The fine blade is used to get at the apical part of a root that has fractured and stayed in the socket.
02 · FRAGMENTS
Root fragments
Angled patterns reach the side of a fragment that a straight blade cannot, so it can be loosened and lifted.
03 · SMALL PATIENTS
Children and veterinary work
A narrower modified 301 suits small mouths. See also our veterinary instruments.
Instrument comparison
Apexo elevator or standard straight elevator?
Both are dental elevators used as levers in extraction. They differ in blade size and in the job they are chosen for.
| Point | Apexo elevator | Standard straight elevator |
|---|---|---|
| Blade | Slender and fine, commonly about 2.0 to 3.3 mm | Wider blade |
| Typical job | Root tips and fragments deep in the socket | Luxating the tooth |
| Patterns | 301 straight; 302 and 303 angled | Many sizes of straight blade |
| To specify | Pattern number, blade width, tip, handle | Blade width, handle, length |
Widths and lengths vary by maker. Use the approved drawing or sample as the procurement reference.
Manufacturer & supply
Apexo root elevator manufacturer for B2B buyers.
Iron Art makes and supplies dental and surgical instruments for buyers who want a defined specification, a sample to approve and repeatable supply. See our OEM and private-label services for how programmes are set up.
Direct source
From reference sample to approved production.
Send the pattern numbers you use, a drawing or a reference elevator, and the quantities you expect to order. We review it against your requirements, confirm blade width, handle, finish and packaging, and agree a sample before production begins.
- 301, 302 and 303 patterns
- OEM manufacturing to your drawing
- Private-label marking and packaging
- Bulk quantities for distributors
- Custom blade widths reviewed against the specification
Sample inspection
Checks worth making on any sample.
Whichever supplier you use, these are the points to inspect when a sample arrives.
- Blade is straight (301) or bent as drawn (302, 303)
- Blade width matches the agreed figure along its length
- Tip is clean, and serrations are even if specified
- Blade is firmly joined to the handle with no play
- Finish is even with no burrs on the blade edges
B2B workflow
Specification, sample, approval, repeat supply.
A straightforward route for buyers sourcing Apexo elevators in volume.
01 · SPECIFY
Send your brief
Pattern numbers, blade width, tip, handle, quantities and packaging.
02 · QUOTE
Review and quotation
Specification confirmed in writing, with any OEM or marking options priced.
03 · APPROVE
Sample
Inspect a sample against your reference before production is released.
04 · SUPPLY
Repeat orders
Reorders follow the approved specification, including private-label packs.
Buyer FAQ
Apexo root elevator: questions buyers ask.
Short answers on patterns, blade widths and supply.
What do the numbers 301, 302 and 303 mean?
They are catalogue pattern numbers. The 301 has a straight blade, while the 302 and 303 are angled versions, so the tip can reach different sides of a root. Blade width and handle still differ between makers.
What blade width do Apexo elevators have?
Published catalogues list widths from about 2.0 mm for a small modified 301 up to roughly 3.3 mm, with 2.5 mm common for the 301. The same number can carry a different width at another maker, so we confirm width from your reference.
How is an Apexo elevator different from a standard straight elevator?
A standard straight elevator has a wider blade and is used to luxate the tooth. An Apexo elevator is narrower and finer, and is used mainly to get at root tips and fragments deep in the socket.
Should I choose a serrated or a plain blade tip?
Both are listed in the market. A serrated tip gives extra grip on the root surface, and a plain tip is smoother. Tell us which you use and we will match it.
Is there a smaller version for children or veterinary use?
Yes. Catalogues list a modified, narrower 301, around 2.0 mm wide, for children and veterinary work. A custom width can be specified. Our veterinary range is on the veterinary instruments page.
What material are they made from, and are they reusable?
Stainless steel is the standard option, with the grade confirmed in the agreed specification. Elevators are reusable instruments, and cleaning and sterilisation follow the user's own validated procedure.
Can I order OEM, private-label or bulk quantities?
Yes. Marking, handle style and packaging can be agreed for private-label programmes, and quantities are quoted per programme.
What should I include in a quotation request?
List the pattern numbers (301, 302, 303), blade width, plain or serrated tip, handle style, overall length, material and finish, quantity, packaging and marking. A photograph, drawing or current elevator speeds this up.
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Need a quotation for Apexo root elevators?
Send the pattern numbers, blade width, quantities and packaging requirements. A photograph, drawing or your current elevator will speed things up.