According to another exemplary embodiment, a pivotable interbody implant system(100, 200) includes an implant (100) including a body (110) defining an innercavity (122) and a plurality of teeth (120) formed on one end (114, 112) of the implant(100), and an insertion instrument (200) associated with the implant (100),wherein the insertion instrument (100) includes a retractable latching mechanism(220) and an internal gear (240) configured to pivotably mate with said teeth(120) formed on said implant (100).