Clinical dentistry by Dr. James MacKenzie DMD Whistler, BC.

Case history: Mr. Dave McIntosh is a National Sales Manager for Bacardi Canada and plays hockey for a local club team . Unfortunately Dave took a crosscheck in the teeth had 9 teeth sheered off at the gingiva . All 9 roots had to be extracted and he wore a removeable partial denture for many years prior to discovering the Branson/Andrews Bridge . Dr. MacKenzie evaluated his clinical situation and placed 3 implants. Ocean Ceramics designed a Branson/Andrews abutment bar to be screwed onto the implants. The teeth were selected, positioned, and processed around the Branson/Andrews sleeves. Upon placement of the saddle, the appliance is completely tissue-born with no vertical forces upon the Branson/Andrews bar or the implants.
Now he can taste his food !! since there is no palatal strap !!

Dave McIntosh's smile is restored !!

For the next hockey game he can remove the saddle for safety.