Dental implant

Abstract

A dental implant is provided for supporting a dental prosthesis. The implant can comprise a body having an outer surface, a distal end, and a proximal end. The dental implant can include at least one thread located on at least a portion of the outer surface of the body. The thread can include a proximal flank and a distal flank. The thread can also include a face that extends between the proximal flank and the distal flank. Further, the dental implant can include a first helical groove formed on the face and/or a second helical groove formed on the body.

1 . A dental component configured to mate with an implant, the dental component comprising:
 a coronal end;   an apical end;   a shaped portion;   a conical portion below the shaped portion;   an interlock portion comprising a generally hexagonal shape extending all the way to the apical end of the dental component; and   an inner bore extending through the center of the dental component,   wherein the interlock portion has an apical end which is beveled.   
     
     
         2 . The dental component of  claim 1 , wherein the dental component is an abutment. 
     
     
         3 . The dental component of  claim 1 , wherein the dental component is selected from the group comprising: a healing cap, impression coping, temporary healing abutment, and final abutment. 
     
     
         4 . The dental component of  claim 1 , wherein the dental component is made of dental grade titanium or ceramic. 
     
     
         5 . The dental component of  claim 1 , wherein the inner bore is divided into a first and second region, and wherein the first region comprises a diameter that is larger than the diameter of the second region, whereby a seat is formed between the first and second regions. 
     
     
         6 . The dental component of  claim 1  in combination with the implant.