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A gap at the end of the row
Restorative & Prosthodontics for St. Boniface Residents
Most descriptions of a bridge assume a tooth standing on each side of the space. If yours has a tooth on one side and nothing behind it, the choices work a little differently.
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One neighbour instead of two
Fewer anchors change the conversation.
A conventional bridge rests on crowned teeth at either end of the replacement. Take away one of those supports and the engineering is no longer the same, because chewing force now lands on a structure held from a single side. If you live in St. Boniface, an area in Winnipeg, and your gap sits at the back of the row, this page is written with you in mind.
Three directions usually come up: an implant carrying its own crown, a removable partial denture, or a cantilever bridge in the limited cases where forces allow one. Which of them makes sense for you rests on bone, gums, your bite and the condition of the remaining teeth, and that is worked out in person at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg.
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Cantilevers are selective
Support from one side suits only carefully chosen situations, where the forces on that spot are judged to be suitable.
An implant stands alone
Because it replaces a root and holds its own crown, an implant doesn’t call on a neighbouring tooth as an anchor.
A partial takes shared support
This removable design draws on your remaining teeth together with the oral tissues, and you lift it out yourself.
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Options St. Boniface patients often weigh
Start with implants and partial dentures for an end-of-row gap, then look through the wider group of restorative treatments below.
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Explore full and partial dentures in Winnipeg, including the fitting process, everyday function, appearance, comfort and adjustments as your mouth adapts.
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Compare implant-retained snap-in dentures in Winnipeg with conventional dentures. Learn how attachments improve stability while keeping the appliance removable.
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Learn how dental implants in Winnipeg can replace one tooth or support bridges and dentures, including candidacy, placement, healing and restoration.
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Learn when custom inlays or onlays may repair a damaged back tooth in Winnipeg while preserving more natural structure than a full dental crown.
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Sorting out the back of your mouth
Three things to settle at an assessment.
Nothing needs deciding ahead of time, and a rough idea of where the gap sits is plenty to begin with.
Request your visit- 01
Point out the space
Show which tooth is gone, how you chew around that area now, and whether anything already fills the gap.
- 02
Let the support be measured
The lone neighbouring tooth gets a close look at its root, gums and any older filling. Implant talks add bone imaging.
- 03
Line up the three paths
Ask which routes are still open in your case, what each would demand of you, and what could happen if the space stays empty.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Getting that gap looked at
The assessment takes place on McPhillips Street.
Anyone from St. Boniface would have this gap examined at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Directions to the clinic are linked on this page.
If a tooth beside the gap has begun to hurt or swell, phone (204) 338-3003 and skip the form. Any online request still waits on confirmation from the clinic.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
A little clarity before your visit
Your questions, answered.
Helpful details about restorative & prosthodontics in St. Boniface.
Ask our teamCan a bridge be held on from just one side?
That design exists and is called a cantilever. It is kept for carefully selected spots, since the replacement tooth has nothing underneath it at the far end to share the load.
Does a missing back tooth need replacing at all?
Spaces can alter how you chew and what support is available elsewhere, yet the answer differs from mouth to mouth. Ask what leaving this particular gap would mean for your bite.
Could one implant fix a gap at the very back?
It might. A single implant can carry one custom crown, provided there is room for a useful final tooth and the bone, surrounding anatomy and gums are suitable when assessed.
Would a partial denture feel bulky for just one or two teeth?
Any removable appliance takes getting used to, and your tongue may notice it first. Ask how large your particular design would need to be, since it depends on the teeth available for support.
Is the tooth next to the gap under more strain?
It may be, depending on your bite and how you’ve been chewing. Its root, gums and existing fillings are all checked before anyone counts on it to carry more.
How can a St. Boniface resident ask about a back gap?
Mention on the request form that the space has a tooth on one side only, or call (204) 338-3003. Your assessment would be arranged at our McPhillips Street clinic.
One tooth beside the space?
See which options remain open to you.
A line about where the gap is will help when you send your request. Expect the clinic to get back to you about a time.