The present invention is an impression cap for use with an
implant/abutment impressioning system for taking impressions of
cement-on-crown abutments to mirror the contour of the soft tissue and
bone in a patient's mouth. The impression cap is configured to uniquely
fit over one of an abutment and a dental implant via a novel flange. The
flange is located at the bottom of the impression cap forming a bottom
rim and is constructed to grasp the collar of an implant in a press,
friction fit manner. The flange of the impression cap automatically
captures the implant margin by pushing gingival tissue away when the
component is seated.