Abstract: A method for correcting an angular offset of a dental prosthetic mounted atop an angularly-offset installed one-piece miniature dental implant having a ball-shaped head above a circular neck, includes steps of: (a) unseating the angularly-offset prosthetic; (b) removing a rubber O-ring disposed about the circular neck; (c) providing a replacement nylon cap and metal housing subassembly and incorporating the subassembly into a dental prosthetic cavity; (d) mounting the dental prosthetic upon the angularly-offset installed miniature implant; and (e) angularly translating the mounted dental prosthetic from a first offset angular orientation to a second non-offset angular orientation.

Abstract: A first implant may be configured for attachment to a talus bone. A second implant may be configured for attachment to a calcaneus bone. The first implant attached to the talus bone can move in relation to the second implant attached to the calcaneus bone. A sheet can be disposed between the first implant and the second implant to facilitate relative motion between the first implant and the second implant. The sheet may provide a curvilinear surface that engages a curvilinear surface of the first implant or a curvilinear surface of the second implant to facilitate the relative motion. A set of tools may be used to distract the talus bone from the calcaneus, which may be used for insertion of the implants.

Abstract: A flexible abutment is provided to allow a prosthetic tooth or other dental device to simulate the flexibility of a natural tooth to provide protection from accidental sudden forces affecting the implant and allows for connection between a natural tooth and the implant, such as by a bridge.

Abstract: A failsafe driver mechanism is provided that protects a dental implant from damage.

Abstract: A digital abutment is provided to assist in taking digital impressions of a patient's mouth for design and manufacture of a prosthetic tooth. The digital abutment can receive a temporary crown so that the digital abutment can remain in place for preserving the gingival architecture while waiting for a final crown and a final abutment.

Abstract: A dental implant system is provided including an improved drive arrangement for enhancing the wall strength of the dental implant and for providing a reduced number of indexing points without reducing wall strength of the dental implant.

Abstract: A dental implant identification system is provided that aids a dental professional in identifying the type of dental implant that has been inserted in the jaw of a patient who requires restorative dental procedures.