I am now in braces and will have to have a tooth #4 (right upper 2nd premolar) replaced with an implant. However, I have short teeth and the height of the open implant space is only about 5mm (maybe even a tad less). I am concerned this won't be enough to fit an implant crown vertically. I'd appreciate any professional opinions on the matter, and what my options are. I don't want a fixed bridge due to bone loss over time, as I am only 30. Thanks!

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