At what point is a large edentulous space between 2 teeth too large for an implant?

Dental Implants: With the development of "miniscrews" two smaller implants can often be placed in a large space bewteen two teeth.

Implant spacing: In most cases, you would like the implant and crown to be the same size as the tooth being replaced. This often depends on the width of the bone in the edentulous space, and whether the tooth being replaced is a front or back tooth. For back teeth, if the space is too large, two smaller implants can often be used.

See a Prosthodontist: This must be evaluated in many dimensions, not just the space between two teeth. The amount, location and contour of the bone are critical. Also, the position of nerves and sinus contours are limiting factors. The teeth on the opposite jaw and the teeth on either side of the space are all part of the evaluation. If the space alone is the concern, it may be possible to place two implants.

Minor tooth movement: This is normally the opposite from the normal situation. As teeth move after an adjacent tooth is lost, the space normally closes too much. There are ways to do minor tooth movement to open or close spaces before implants.

Space: It is possible to work with an Orthodontist to optimize your occlusion to provide the best possible platform on which to accomplish restorative treatment so that it is more functional, esthetic, and long lasting. See an Orthodontist for an examination (usually free) to discuss options.