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An impression cap for taking dental impressions in a patient's mouth comprises a distal end that includes a top surface and a proximal end that defines an opening. The impression cap also includes an inner surface that defines an internal cavity. The proximal end of the impression cap is configured

An impression cap for taking dental impressions in a patient's mouth comprises a distal end that includes a top surface and a proximal end that defines an opening. The impression cap also includes an inner surface that defines an internal cavity. The proximal end of the impression cap is configured to engage a corresponding shoulder of a prosthetic abutment in a snap fit. The impression cap further comprises an injection port configured to receive a tip of an injection syringe for injecting impression material under into the inner cavity and a plurality vent holes configured to allow air and excess impression material to escape from the inner cavity. Methods of using the impression cap and a dental kit including the impression cap are also disclosed.

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1. A method for taking a dental impression in a patient's mouth comprising the following steps:providing an impression cap with an injection port and a plurality of vent holes;positioning an impression cap onto a prosthetic abutment;injecting a first impression material into the impression cap throu

1. A method for taking a dental impression in a patient's mouth comprising the following steps:providing an impression cap with an injection port and a plurality of vent holes;positioning an impression cap onto a prosthetic abutment;injecting a first impression material into the impression cap through the injection port until the first impression material is extruded through at least one of the vent holes; andwherein the step of injecting the first impression material into the impression cap includes inserting a tip of a syringe filled with the first impression material into the injection port of the impression cap. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of positioning the impression cap onto the prosthetic abutment include snapping the impression cap onto a shoulder of the abutment. 3. The method as in claim 1, further including the steps of taking an impression of the patient's mouth by placing an impression tray filed with a second impression material over the impression cap and removing the impression tray and the impression cap from the patient's mouth. 4. The method as in claim 1, further including the step of inserting a block out plug into a space within the prosthetic abutment above a coupling screw. 5. The method as in claim 1, further including modifying the shape of the prosthetic abutment.