The invention relates to a dental implant (1) intended to be inserted into the maxillary or mandibular bone of a patient, extending between a distal connection end (1a) and a proximal anchoring end (1b). The dental implant (1) has a maximum outside diameter (D) less than 3 mm over the entire length (L) thereof and is provided with receiving means (2) having a conically tapered female cavity (2a).