A dental implant for insertion in the jaw bone of a patient, comprising: an elongated body having a longitudinal axis and an axial hole, said body having a proximal end that terminates in a proximal surface that is generally transverse to said longitudinal axis, a recess extending into said priximal surface, said recess having a bottom wall including an opening that communicats with said axial hole, and smooth, generally axial extended side surfaces, and a plurality of slots penetrating said proximal surface and axially extending only part way down said side surfaces toward said bottom wall, said slots being adapted to engage an insertion device or at least one protrusion of a dental prosthesis or abutment so as to fix the position of the abutment or crown relative to said implant. view more

A dental implant as in cliam 16, wherein said body includes an enlarged end.

A dental implant as in claim 16, wherein said recess includes a beveled surface.

A dental implant as in claim 16, wherein said elongated body includes screw threads around its exterior beneath said enlarged end, and a diameter of said enlarged end is greater than a diameter of said screw threads.

A dental implant as in claim 19, wherein said enlarged end includes a circular flange.

A dental implant as in claim 16, wherein said recess has curved side surfaces.

A dental implant as in claim 16, wherein said slots have flat sides that intersect in substantially right angles.

A dental implant as in claim 16, wherein said axial hole is threaded.