The various components of dental implants are listed below:
Implant Body
Often referred to as an implant
Cover Screw
Prevents bone ingress in the implant head
Transmucosal Abutment (TMA)
Links the implant body to the mouth. May be pre-manufactured or custom formed.
Healing Abutment
Placed temporarily on the implant body to maintain potency of the mucosal penetration.
Temporary Components
Pre-manufactured components used to make temporary crowns and bridges for fitting on dental implants and abutments.
Impression Coping
Used to transfer the location of the implant body or abutment to a dental cast.
Laboratory Analogue
A base metal replica of the implant body or a pre0manufactured abutment.
Gold Cylinder
Pre-manufactured to fit an abutment and form part of a prosthesis.
Healing Caps
Temporary covers for abutments