Fig.2 (CBCT coronal section): bone height at the site of #14 is estimated to be 3.4 mm. B: buccal; L: lingual.

Also notice how wide the ridge is.  If the mesiodistal space allows for a larger diameter implant, the latter can get more bone contact buccolingually.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 11/17/2013, last revision 09/30/2018