A dental implant component (76), (120), (500) includes a distal end (126) that includes a top surface (24), (48) and a proximal end (124) that defines an opening (82). An inner surface (77), (128), (506) of the component (76), (120), (500) defines an internal cavity (78), (130), (504). At least one resiliently deflectable prong (7), (150) is disposed in the internal cavity (78), (130), (504). The prong is configured to releasingly engage a groove (53) formed in a bore (52) of a prosthetic abutment (38). The component further comprising elongated protrusions (180) positioned within the inner surface (77), (128), (506) configured to engage grooves (51) formed in an inner bore (52) of the abutment (38), (38').
