A tool assembly for mounting a dental abutment is escribed which comprises: a first tool, the first tool having an axis of elongation, a first end configured to engage, in use, the abutment, and a second end. At least a first portion of the first tool at or near the first end has a peripheral wall and, opposite the wall, a first opening extending along all or part of the first portion. A second opening open in an axial direction is disposed at the first end. The tool assembly further comprises a second tool configured to releasably engage a fixing element. A contiguous space is defined between the first opening and the second opening whereby, in use, (i) the fixing element, or (ii) the fixing element attached to the second tool, may pass through the first opening and the second opening to permit secure fixing of the abutment to an implant or frame using the second tool. A method of mounting a dental abutment using the tool assembly is also disclosed.
