Abstract: An installation tool, which is for connecting an irrigation guide to a dental implant surgical template, includes a receptacle having a first opening, a handle frangibly connected to the receptacle, a threaded projection having a second opening and extending axially from the receptacle, and a passageway extending between the first opening of the receptacle and the second opening of the threaded projection. The threaded projection may be configured to threadably engage an irrigation passage in the dental implant surgical template. The passageway may include a first interface surface that is configured to engage a second interface surface of the irrigation guide to frictionally secure the irrigation guide within the passageway.

Abstract: An irrigation guide for providing irrigation to the site of an osteotomy procedure. The irrigation guide includes an insertion end for insertion into an irrigation passage provided in a surgical template for guiding an osteotomy drill. The irrigation passage communicates with a guide chamber defined by the surgical template and surrounding the osteotomy site. The irrigation guide also includes a coupling end configured for connection with a source of irrigation fluid. The insertion end and the coupling end may be angled relative to one another. The insertion end of the irrigation guide may be inserted into and secured to the irrigation passage such that the irrigation guide provides a fluid communication pathway between the source of irrigation fluid and the guide chamber. The irrigation guide may be included in kits that include the surgical template and/or a drill bit configured to form the irrigation passage in the surgical template.