Alignment systems and methods for recording the orientation information of a dental implant are disclosed. The alignment system is a plate-type positioning device used for recording and identifying the location of dental implants, standardizing the implant assessment and providing a means to identify the abutment screw position. The plate has a guide hole to position and locate the implant position relative to the plane of the plate. In one aspect, an alignment system includes a plate with a hole to receive a positioning rod. The rod has a tip that engages the screw head of a dental implant, aligning the rod with the long axis of the dental implant and placing the plane of the plate at approximately 90 degrees to the long axis.
