Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Dental Implant Specialist in Philadelphia
Dr Peter Hunt is a leading authority in Dental Implantology with over four decades of experience. As a fourth-generation dentist trained at Guy's Hospital Dental School and the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Hunt combines advanced academic credentials with practical expertise. Our practice specializes in dental implants, bone regeneration, and restorative dentistry using cutting-edge technology like cone beam CT scans and digital intra-oral scanning. We maintain an in-house dental laboratory staffed by a full-time technician to ensure precision in surgical guides and zirconia restorations.Dr. Hunt's credentials include clinical professorships at Penn Dental and Nova Southeastern University, along with international lecturing on implantology. Our team prioritizes guided surgery protocols, immediate implant placement, and soft tissue management to optimize patient outcomes. We serve both individual patients and referring dentists seeking specialized implant solutions, with a track record of placing thousands of implants since 1999. Our commitment to continuing education and technological innovation ensures patients receive the most advanced care available.
Services
Dental Implants
Bone Grafting
Digital Scanning
Restorative Dentistry
Guided Surgery
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized implantology experience with thousands of successful placements
- Our in-house dental laboratory ensures precision in surgical guides and restorations
- We utilize guided surgery protocols with 3D imaging technology
- Our team includes a full-time dental technician with CAD-CAM expertise
- We provide continuing education programs for dentists on implant therapy
What people say
Best surgeon
Exceptional manual skills
Rock-solid bite
Latest technology
Highly recommended
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacement solutions through titanium posts fused with jawbone tissue. Our practice specializes in immediate implant placement following extractions, utilizing bone grafting techniques to ensure long-term stability. Patients benefit from guided surgery protocols that enhance precision while minimizing recovery time through single-procedure treatments.
Guided Surgery
Our guided surgery approach uses 3D imaging and surgical guides to achieve optimal implant positioning. This technology enables pre-planning of implant placement through digital software, creating surgical guides that ensure accurate drilling depth and position. The result is safer, less invasive procedures with improved outcomes for both single and multiple tooth replacements.
Digital Scanning
We employ advanced digital intra-oral scanning and cone beam CT technology for precise diagnostics. These tools create detailed 3D representations of oral structures without traditional impression materials. The digital workflow enhances treatment planning accuracy while enabling immediate laboratory fabrication of surgical guides and restorations through our integrated CAD-CAM systems.
Restorative Dentistry
Our restorative services focus on creating durable, natural-looking replacements using zirconia materials. The in-house laboratory produces crowns and bridges with superior fit and aesthetics compared to traditional metal-based restorations. Digital design and industrial milling ensure precise fabrication, while our technician handles final characterization for optimal cosmetic results.
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting procedures support successful implant placement by rebuilding deficient jawbone structures. We use specialized grafting materials and membrane techniques to regenerate both hard and soft tissues around implants. This approach preserves extraction sockets and creates optimal conditions for osseointegration while improving long-term implant stability and aesthetics.
People
Dr Peter Hunt
Dentist & Implantologist
Fourth-generation dentist trained at Guy's Hospital Dental School and University of Pennsylvania. Clinical Professor of Periodontics at Penn Dental and Professor of Restorative Dentistry at Nova Southeastern University. Internationally recognized implantology expert with thousands of successful implant placements.
Ella
Front Office Manager
Experienced office manager with background in civil engineering from Estonia. Manages front desk operations and patient coordination, ensuring smooth practice workflow through her comprehensive understanding of clinical procedures and patient needs.
Kate
Clinical Coordinator
Experienced dental assistant with expertise in digital scanning and clinical coordination. Manages treatment flow between clinical and laboratory operations while providing chairside support. Known for calming patient interactions and technical proficiency with imaging systems.
Boris
Dental Technician
Specialized dental technician handling digital design and fabrication of restorations. Oversees CAD-CAM workflow from digital scans to final characterization of zirconia crowns and bridges. Maintains quality control for surgical guides and provisional restorations.
Questions
What makes dental implants the best tooth replacement option?
Implants integrate with jawbone tissue for permanent stability without affecting adjacent teeth. They prevent bone loss and offer superior functionality compared to traditional bridges or dentures.
How does guided surgery improve implant outcomes?
3D imaging and surgical guides ensure precise implant placement, reducing surgical time and enhancing long-term success rates through optimal positioning.
Can implants be placed immediately after tooth extraction?
Yes, we specialize in immediate implant placement with bone grafting to preserve tissue structure and reduce required surgical procedures.
What technology do you use for implant planning?
We use cone beam CT scans, digital intra-oral scanning, and CAD-CAM systems for comprehensive diagnostics and restoration fabrication.
How does your in-house lab benefit patients?
Direct control over restoration design and production ensures faster turnaround times and superior precision in surgical guides and zirconia restorations.
Do you accept referrals from other dentists?
Yes, we collaborate with referring dentists for complex implant cases and provide continuing education programs on implant therapy techniques.
