Dental implants with improved loading properties

A dental prosthetic, comprising:

• an elongate threaded implant having a proximal end and a distal end and adapted to be secured within the trabecular region of a maxilla or mandible;
• an adaptor having first and second regions, the first region adapted for coupling with the elongate threaded implant;
• an abutment having a first region adapted to receive a crown and a second region adapted for coupling to the second region of the adaptor;
• and
• a compliant brace located between the first region of the abutment and the adaptor, wherein the compliant brace comprises first, second, and third elongate extensions capable of engaging the cortical region of the maxilla or mandible.

A method for replacing a tooth, comprising the steps of:

• inserting an elongate threaded implant into position within the trabecular region of the maxilla or mandible;
• securing an abutment and compliant brace to the elongate threaded implant, wherein the compliant brace has first, second, and third elongate extensions, and wherein a portion of the abutment extends beyond the maxilla or mandible;
• adjusting the first, second, and third elongate extensions to engage the surface of the cortical region of the maxilla or mandible;
• and
• securing a crown to the abutment.

A method for replacing a tooth, comprising the steps of:

• inserting an elongate threaded implant into position within the trabecular region of the maxilla or mandible;
• securing an adaptor to the elongate threaded implant;
• securing an abutment and compliant brace to the adaptor, wherein the compliant brace has first, second, and third elongate extensions, and wherein a portion of the abutment extends beyond the maxilla or mandible;
• adjusting the first, second, and third elongate extensions to engage the surface of the cortical region of the maxilla or mandible;
• and
• securing a crown to the abutment.