Abstract: A guide rod and method for application are provided for facilitating abutment placement on dental implants. The guide rod is configured to fit through a mounting screw channel of an abutment, and has a mounting end. The mounting end is configured to fit a mounting socket of a dental implant onto which the abutment is to be mounted. The guide rod typically has a length that extends above the top of the abutment when the guide rod is mounted and the abutment is positioned on the dental implant. Once the abutment is positioned, the guide rod is replaced with a mounting screw.

Abstract: A tissue level one-time abutment system for use in a dental zone to reduce a chair time, the system comprising: an abutment supporting a superstructure, the abutment comprising: an implant; a healing cap mechanically fixed to the implant by a threaded bolt extending axially through the healing cap and secured into a matching tapped socket in the implant; and a driving tool having a cross sectional shape matching an axial depression in the healing cap and the driving tool attached to the threaded bolt and having a detachable connection to the threaded bolt; wherein the abutment is configured to be inserted in an initial procedure, with the healing cap retained in place upon the implant, following the initial procedure.