Abstract: A connecting device is disclosed for operatively interconnecting a superscture element and an implant member having at least one bore, which device includes a rod member made of a material of construction having a high modulus of elasticity and which device further includes a projection means made of the same material of construction as used for the rod member, or a dissimilar material, and the device further including, as required, an envelope means. There are further disclosed an implant member which includes the aforesaid connecting device, and a method for arranging the connecting device in an implant member.