CBCT X-ray machine: The #1 diagnostic tool in our office
CBCT technology gives us incredible diagnostic capabilities to take a really thorough look at the tissues and structures of the upper and lower jaws.
CBCT technology gives us incredible diagnostic capabilities to take a really thorough look at the tissues and structures of the upper and lower jaws.
Dental implants have been around for decades, but if you're looking for a Dental implant specialist in San Antonio, you want to make sure you're picking the right doctor.
Today, dental implants are the standard of care for patients seeking to replace one or more missing teeth in San Antonio, TX. An implant is a threaded, metal or ceramic post that is surgically placed in the jaw bone to substitute the root structure of a missing tooth.
Myth: All dental implants are created equal Dental implants have made massive improvements since they were first introduced to periodontists, as a permanent replacement for missing teeth. There are several different types of dental implants. At Alamo Heights Implants Center in San Antonio, TX, Dr. Christopher Walker is experienced in all types dental implants that..
The most common question Dr. Christopher Walker gets is "is a bonegraft necessary?" Hear what his surgical assistant, Sohka, has to say about bonegrafting and dental implants.
Our name may be "Alamo Heights Implant Center" but we provide so much more than just dental implants. Periodontists are specialists of the gums. Dr. Christopher Walker provides a multitude of periodontal services.
For patients who have missing teeth, a periodontist can help you determine if you're a candidate for a dental bridge or if a dental implant is better for you. Dr. Christopher Walker explains the advantages and disadvantages to dental bridge and dental implants here.
Periodontists receive specialized training outside of dental school that allows them to be experts in all things relating to the gums and teeth, which likely lies outside of the skill set of the referring dentist.
Dentures aren't bad, but they do have limitations: causing bone loss, uncomfortable and hard to get used to, lack of confidence eating and talking. Dental implants solve these problems by implanting a titanium screw into the jaw, holding a tooth.
Our name may say "Implant Center" but our expertise runs the gamut of periodontal (gum) treatments. We treat people of all ages at our implant center because we treat a variety of conditions.