Patent ID: 8876530

Claim:
A procedure for implantation of an implant at a target site, the procedure comprising: making an osteotomy at the target site, the target site comprising a fresh extraction site of a molar that includes a plurality of exposed tooth sockets and sharp edges where the tooth sockets converge, the osteotomy extending from an upper surface of the target site into the bone toward a lower portion thereof, the osteotomy being made generally transversely relative to exposed tooth sockets to define a bone post extending upwardly from the lower portion of the target site and a cavity wall adjacent to the bone post, the bone post being generally cylindrical, the cavity wall generally encircling the bone post and defining an annular space therebetween, the annular space extending between the exposed tooth sockets, the annular space being configured to receive a lower portion of the implant; placing a guide sleeve into the annular space of the osteotomy; inserting a facing burr the guide sleeve; with the facing burr, removing bone material from the bone post up to a depth less than the depth of the osteotomy; and placing the implant at the target site in the osteotomy with the lower portion thereof being received into the annular space of the osteotomy and an inner cavity of the implant receiving the bone post therein.