However, a CBCT scan, or Cone-Beam, is the imaging technology utilized by dental specialists because it has the ability to scan the entire face, from the chin up to the nasal cavity, to identify hidden infections. Dr. Christopher Walker uses CBCT scans frequently to ensure all his patients receive adequate treatment. Keep reading for an in-depth and clinical look at how we have identified infections missed by the traditional x-rays.
CBCT technology gives us incredible diagnostic capabilities to take a really thorough look at the tissues and structures of the upper and lower jaws.
Tooth sensitivity can be caused by many different things, but as we age, the most common cause is exposed tooth roots. As we age, our gums tend to recede, or pull away from, the tooth. The gums protect our teeth, so when they pull away, it leaves our teeth unprotected from the elements.
Having tooth sensitivity is painful. Many times patients experience this when they have gum recession. Dr. Christopher Walker of the Alamo Heights Implant Center discusses the causes and the solution to fixing your tooth sensitivity issues with tissue grafting, or gum grafting.
What is a “gummy smile?” If you look in the mirror and think that you show too much gums when you smile, then you have what periodontists call a “gummy smile.” If you have a “gummy smile” then there’s good news, and then there’s better news. The good news is that there is absolutely nothing..
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.
Patients have dental anxiety whenever undergoing dental work, especially at the periodontist. Our San Antonio dental implant center has oral and IV sedation to relax our patients and make them comfortable in a calming dental environment.
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.