A set of components are set forth which efficiently deliver a dental implant (10) to a site at which the implant is to be installed in living jawbone. The implant has a gingival end with a manipulating fitting (16), and a threaded bore (18) extending inwardly from the gingival end. The set of components includes a carrier device (12) having an upper end, a lower end, a through bore (20) extending between the lower and upper ends, and a fitting (24) for mating with the manipulating fitting of the implant. The through bore in the region adjacent to the upper end includes a non-circular socket (25) for receiving an implant/insertion tool (40) that imparts movement to the carrier device and the implant. The set of components further includes a screw (14) for attaching said carrier device to said implant. The screw has a lower threaded portion (30) for engaging the threaded bore of the implant, and a head (28) for stopping on a shoulder (22) within the through bore of the carrier device. The set may further include an impression coping (120) which attaches to the carrier, and allows the clinician to take an impression of the site immediately after installing the implant.