Implant with internal multi-lobed interlock

A prosthodontic component configured to be coupled to a dental implant;

• the prosthodontic component comprising
• an upper portion configured to extend above the dental implant;
• an interlock area configured to be inserted into an inner cavity of the dental implant, the interlock area comprising at least two protrusions that are arranged around a perimeter of the interlock area at approximately 120 degrees apart relative to a center axis of the prosthodontic component;
• a post positioned below the interlock area and also configured to be inserted into an internal cavity of the dental implant, the post including a side wall that extends parallel to the center axis of the prosthodontic component;
• and
• an inner bore extending through the upper portion, the interlock area and the post along the center axis of the prosthodontic component.

A prosthodontic assembly for installing a prosthetic tooth, the prosthodontic assembly comprising:

• a first prosthodontic component comprising a body portion and a top surface, the first prosthodontic component further comprising an inner cavity with an opening located at the top surface, the inner cavity comprising an interlock portion having a depth, the interlock portion being substantially cylindrical with at least two lobes situated around a perimeter of the interlock portion with a center of each of the at least two lobes being 120 degrees apart from each other relative to a center axis of the first prosthodontic component, the inner cavity further comprising a post chamber positioned below the interlock chamber and above a threaded chamber;
• a second prosthodontic component comprising an upper portion configured to extend above the dental implant;
• an interlock area configured to be inserted into the interlock portion the dental implant, the interlock area comprising at least two protrusions that are arranged around a perimeter of the interlock area at approximately 120 degrees apart relative to a center axis of the prosthodontic component;
• a post positioned below the interlock area and configured to be inserted into the post chamber of the dental implant, the post including a side wall that extends parallel to the center axis of the prosthodontic component;
• and an inner bore extending through the upper portion, the interlock area and the post along the center axis of the prosthodontic component.