Patent ID: 8469710
Filing Date: 2013-06-25
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A dental implant system, comprising: a dental implant, the dental implant comprising: an implant abutment having a peripheral wall and a central axial bore extending through the abutment, the abutment bore having a lower part and an upper part; the upper part of the abutment bore being adapted to receive a key in a fittingly close relationship; the lower part of the abutment bore having a conical interior wall adapted to form a locking taper connection with the conical surface of the abutment receiving portion of the implant which is tapered toward the top end; and a key having an outer wall for being received in the upper part of the abutment bore in a fittingly close relationship; and the key having at least one axially projecting member extending outwardly from one end thereof and adapted to releasably mate with a corresponding at least one longitudinal groove of the abutment receiving portion, said key having a threaded internal bore.