Yale-trained periodontist Dr. Chanook David Ahn provides expert dental implant placement just 10 minutes from Newport Beach at our Costa Mesa office
If you live in Newport Beach and are considering dental implants, The Loft Dental Studio in Costa Mesa offers a significant advantage: a board-certified periodontist with specialized surgical training, located just a short drive from your neighborhood. Whether you are coming from Balboa Island, Corona del Mar, the Newport Coast, Lido Isle, or the Peninsula, our office at 3151 Airway Ave is approximately 10 minutes away via the 73 or surface streets along Bristol.
Many Newport Beach residents seeking dental implants initially look for providers within the city itself. However, dental implant placement is a surgical procedure, and the qualifications of the surgeon matter far more than proximity. A periodontist brings three additional years of advanced surgical training beyond dental school, including extensive education in bone grafting, soft tissue management, and implant site preparation. Dr. Ahn completed his periodontal residency at Yale, one of the most competitive programs in the country, and holds board certification from the American Board of Periodontology.
Our Costa Mesa location is centrally positioned in Orange County, making it convenient for patients throughout the Newport Beach area. The office is situated near South Coast Plaza and John Wayne Airport, an area most Newport Beach residents visit regularly. Many of our patients combine their appointments with errands in the Costa Mesa and South Coast Metro area, making the trip doubly efficient.
A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as an artificial tooth root. Once the post integrates with the surrounding bone through a biological process called osseointegration, it provides a permanent, stable foundation for a replacement tooth, bridge, or full-arch prosthesis. Dental implants are widely regarded as the most effective long-term solution for missing teeth because they preserve bone structure, restore chewing function, and look indistinguishable from natural teeth.
Every dental implant restoration consists of three parts working in unison. The fixture is the titanium screw placed directly into the jawbone. Titanium is the material of choice because the human body accepts it without triggering an immune response, allowing bone cells to grow directly onto its surface. The abutment is a small connector piece that attaches to the top of the fixture once healing is complete. The prosthetic crown, bridge, or denture then attaches to the abutment, providing the visible, functional tooth replacement.
The success of dental implants hinges on osseointegration, a process first documented by Swedish researcher Per-Ingvar Branemark in the 1950s. After the titanium fixture is placed, osteoblasts (bone-forming cells) migrate to the implant surface and begin depositing new bone matrix. Over three to six months, this new bone mineralizes and forms a direct structural bond with the titanium. The resulting connection can be stronger than the ligament that anchors a natural tooth. Modern implant surfaces are acid-etched or treated with specialized coatings to accelerate this process and increase long-term stability.
The type of implant procedure you need depends on how many teeth are missing and the condition of your jawbone. A single-tooth implant replaces one missing tooth with its own dedicated fixture and crown. An implant-supported bridge uses two or more fixtures to anchor a multi-tooth prosthesis, eliminating the need to modify healthy adjacent teeth as with a traditional bridge. Full-arch solutions like All-on-4 use four to six strategically placed implants to support an entire arch of teeth, transforming a failing dentition into a fixed, permanent restoration in a single surgical visit.
At The Loft Dental Studio, every implant case begins with 3D Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging. This advanced imaging technology produces a detailed three-dimensional map of your jawbone, nerve pathways, sinus cavities, and adjacent tooth roots. Dr. Ahn uses this data to plan the exact position, angle, and depth of each implant before surgery begins. Computer-guided placement translates this plan into the surgical procedure with sub-millimeter accuracy, reducing surgical time, minimizing tissue disruption, and improving long-term outcomes.
Patients who have experienced bone loss due to prolonged tooth absence, periodontal disease, or trauma may need bone regeneration before implant placement. Dr. Ahn performs guided bone regeneration, sinus lifts, and ridge augmentation procedures to rebuild jawbone volume. These procedures use a combination of bone graft material and biocompatible membranes to stimulate your body's natural bone-forming processes. The addition of PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) therapy, which concentrates growth factors from your own blood, accelerates healing and graft maturation. Patients who have been told by other providers that they lack sufficient bone for implants are encouraged to seek a second opinion, as advanced grafting techniques can often restore adequate bone volume.
Dental implant surgery is performed under local anesthesia to ensure you feel no pain during the procedure. For patients who experience dental anxiety or who are undergoing more extensive procedures, The Loft Dental Studio offers moderate sedation options including oral sedation and IV sedation. These options allow you to remain comfortable and relaxed throughout the procedure while still being able to respond to instructions. Dr. Ahn and his team monitor vital signs continuously during sedated procedures to ensure your safety.
Newport Beach residents: our Costa Mesa office is just 10 minutes away. Call (714) 549-7030 or book online.
Schedule Your ConsultationDr. Chanook David Ahn is not a general dentist who places implants on the side. He is a board-certified periodontist whose entire career is devoted to the surgical aspects of dentistry, including implant placement, bone regeneration, and the treatment of gum disease. He completed his periodontal residency at Yale University, where he received advanced training in complex surgical cases, and subsequently earned board certification from the American Board of Periodontology, a distinction held by a minority of practicing periodontists.
While Dr. Ahn is an expert in dental implant placement, his first priority is always to save your natural teeth when possible. He employs the LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure) protocol, an FDA-cleared laser treatment that can regenerate bone and gum tissue around teeth affected by periodontal disease, often avoiding the need for extraction and implant placement altogether. This conservative approach means that when Dr. Ahn recommends an implant, you can be confident that it truly is the best option for your situation.
Every implant case at The Loft Dental Studio benefits from 3D CBCT imaging for surgical planning, PRF therapy for accelerated healing, and computer-guided placement protocols. Dr. Ahn also performs Wilckodontics (Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics) for patients who need orthodontic treatment before or after implant placement, reducing treatment timelines significantly. This comprehensive range of capabilities means that even the most complex cases can be managed under one roof.
A single dental implant near Newport Beach typically ranges from $3,000 to $6,000, which includes the titanium fixture, abutment, and porcelain crown. Full-arch rehabilitation with All-on-4 or All-on-6 implants ranges from $15,000 to $30,000 per arch. The total cost depends on the complexity of your case, whether bone grafting is needed, and the type of restoration selected. The Loft Dental Studio offers financing options and works with most PPO dental insurance plans to help manage costs.
The Loft Dental Studio is located at 3151 Airway Ave, Suite F-103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, approximately 10 minutes from Newport Beach. Dr. Chanook David Ahn is a Yale-trained, board-certified periodontist who specializes in dental implant placement, bone regeneration, and periodontal microsurgery. The office is easily accessible from all Newport Beach neighborhoods including Corona del Mar, Balboa Island, Newport Coast, and the Peninsula.
Periodontists complete three additional years of surgical residency training beyond dental school, with extensive focus on implant placement, bone grafting, and soft tissue management. This training provides a deeper understanding of the biological processes that determine implant success, including osseointegration and wound healing. Dr. Ahn uses 3D CBCT imaging for precise implant planning and performs bone regeneration procedures for patients who lack sufficient jawbone, expanding candidacy for patients who may have been told they cannot receive implants.
Most patients return to normal daily activities within two to three days after implant placement. Initial swelling and mild discomfort typically resolve within the first week and can be managed with over-the-counter pain medication. The full osseointegration period, during which the titanium post fuses with your jawbone, takes three to six months. Dr. Ahn uses PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) therapy derived from your own blood to concentrate growth factors at the surgical site, which accelerates healing and reduces post-operative discomfort.
Yes, in many cases bone regeneration procedures can rebuild sufficient jawbone volume to support dental implants. Dr. Ahn specializes in guided bone regeneration, sinus lifts, and ridge augmentation techniques that stimulate new bone growth. Many Newport Beach residents who were told by other providers that they lacked sufficient bone have successfully received implants after grafting procedures at The Loft Dental Studio. A 3D CBCT scan during your consultation will reveal exactly how much bone is available and what grafting, if any, is needed.