Board-certified specialists and comprehensive dental care just 15 minutes from Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Rock, and the Spectrum
Irvine has no shortage of dental offices, but finding a practice where a board-certified periodontist, a board-certified prosthodontist, and an experienced general dentist collaborate under one roof is a different matter entirely. The Loft Dental Studio in Costa Mesa provides that caliber of integrated care just 15 minutes from Irvine via the 405 freeway. Residents from Woodbridge, Northwood, Northpark, Turtle Rock, University Park, and the Irvine Spectrum area reach our office easily by taking the 405 North to Bristol Street.
Many Irvine residents work in the Costa Mesa and South Coast Metro corridor or visit South Coast Plaza regularly, which makes combining a dental appointment with existing trips effortless. Our office at 3151 Airway Ave is situated near John Wayne Airport and the 405/55 freeway interchange, one of the most accessible locations in central Orange County. The building offers free parking and a ground-floor suite, making arrivals and departures straightforward.
The 15-minute drive from Irvine buys access to a level of specialty dental care that is difficult to find anywhere in south Orange County. When your general dentist identifies gum disease, the periodontist is in the same office. When an implant is placed, the prosthodontist who designs the final crown is part of the same team. This integration eliminates the referral delays, communication gaps, and duplicated imaging that plague fragmented dental care.
Dr. Yuliya Filipenka delivers general dentistry with attention to detail and a strong emphasis on prevention. Her comprehensive exams use digital X-rays and clinical evaluation to identify cavities, cracks, wear patterns, early gum disease, bite irregularities, and signs of oral cancer. Beyond diagnosis, she provides professional cleanings, tooth-colored composite restorations, and patient education tailored to individual risk factors. Irvine families appreciate her thoroughness and her ability to explain findings in plain language rather than clinical jargon.
Dr. Chanook David Ahn is a Yale-trained, board-certified periodontist who treats gum disease at every stage. For mild cases, non-surgical scaling and root planing removes bacteria and calculus from below the gum line. For moderate to advanced periodontal disease, Dr. Ahn offers the LANAP protocol, which uses a PerioLase laser to selectively remove infected tissue while promoting regeneration of bone and connective tissue. LANAP avoids the cutting, suturing, and prolonged recovery associated with traditional gum surgery, making it an attractive option for Irvine professionals who cannot afford extended downtime.
Whether you are missing a single tooth or need a complete arch replaced, Dr. Ahn provides implant solutions tailored to your anatomy and goals. Every case begins with 3D Cone Beam CT imaging to map your jawbone structure, nerve locations, and sinus proximity. This data drives computer-guided surgical planning for precise implant positioning. Options include individual implants with porcelain crowns, implant-supported bridges for multiple adjacent missing teeth, and full-arch All-on-4 or All-on-6 restorations that provide a complete set of fixed teeth anchored by as few as four implants per arch.
Dr. Elaine Lu, a UCLA-trained, board-certified prosthodontist, specializes in restoring damaged and missing teeth. Her work ranges from individual porcelain crowns matched precisely to the color and translucency of surrounding teeth, to complex full-mouth rehabilitations involving dozens of restorations engineered to rebuild a patient's entire bite. Dr. Lu's training emphasizes occlusal analysis, which is the study of how upper and lower teeth interact during chewing, speaking, and resting. Proper occlusion is critical for long-term restoration durability and patient comfort, and it is a detail that many general dentists lack the specialized training to optimize.
Our Irvine patients frequently seek cosmetic improvements including porcelain veneers, professional teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding, and gum recontouring. Dr. Lu's prosthodontic training gives her an exceptional eye for shade matching, tooth proportions, and smile design. When cosmetic cases require soft tissue work such as crown lengthening to correct a gummy smile, Dr. Ahn performs the surgical component. This team approach produces balanced, natural-looking results that address both teeth and gum lines.
Jawbone loss from tooth extraction, periodontal disease, or trauma is common and can prevent implant placement. Dr. Ahn performs guided bone regeneration, sinus floor elevation, and ridge augmentation procedures to rebuild bone volume. These grafting techniques use a combination of bone graft materials and biocompatible membranes, enhanced with PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) from the patient's own blood to accelerate healing. Many Irvine patients who were told they were not candidates for implants at other offices have successfully received them after bone regeneration at our practice.
Dental anxiety is more common than most people realize, and it should never prevent you from getting necessary care. The Loft Dental Studio offers oral sedation and IV sedation administered by trained professionals who monitor vital signs throughout the procedure. Sedation is available for any treatment, whether it is a lengthy implant surgery or a routine deep cleaning that causes significant anxiety. Patients under IV sedation will need a companion to drive them home afterward.
Misaligned teeth create hard-to-clean areas that increase the risk of cavities and gum disease. Our team evaluates orthodontic needs and can coordinate clear aligner treatment or refer to orthodontic specialists when appropriate. Dr. Ahn also performs Wilckodontics (Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics), a surgical technique that reduces orthodontic treatment time by accelerating the rate of bone remodeling around teeth being moved. This option appeals to Irvine adults who want straighter teeth without committing to years of treatment.
Just 15 minutes from Woodbridge, Turtle Rock, and the Spectrum via the 405. Call (714) 549-7030 or book online.
Schedule Your AppointmentOur practice is built on the collaboration of three highly trained clinicians. Dr. Chanook David Ahn completed his periodontal residency at Yale and holds board certification from the American Board of Periodontology. His clinical focus spans dental implants, laser periodontal therapy, bone regeneration, gum grafting, and crown lengthening. Dr. Elaine Lu trained in prosthodontics at UCLA and is board-certified by the American Board of Prosthodontics, specializing in crowns, bridges, dentures, veneers, and full-mouth rehabilitation. Dr. Yuliya Filipenka provides comprehensive general dental care including examinations, preventive treatment, restorations, and cosmetic procedures.
Together, these three doctors cover the full scope of dental care. Irvine patients who have experienced the frustration of being referred to two or three different offices for a single treatment plan consistently tell us that the integrated approach at Loft Dental is a genuine relief. One office, one team, one coordinated plan.
The drive from most Irvine neighborhoods to our Costa Mesa office takes approximately 15 minutes via the 405 freeway. Residents of Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Rock, Northpark, University Park, and the Irvine Spectrum area can take the 405 North to the Bristol Street exit. Our office at 3151 Airway Ave, Suite F-103 is just minutes from the freeway off-ramp, with free parking available.
Loft Dental offers a combination that is rare in any location: a Yale-trained board-certified periodontist, a UCLA-trained board-certified prosthodontist, and an experienced general dentist all practicing together. This means complex cases involving gum disease, implant surgery, and prosthetic restoration can be managed by one coordinated team rather than multiple unconnected offices. The 15-minute drive gains you access to a depth of expertise that eliminates referrals, repeated imaging, and communication gaps between providers.
Yes. LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is performed by Dr. Ahn for patients with moderate to advanced gum disease. This FDA-cleared laser treatment removes diseased gum tissue and bacteria while stimulating regeneration of bone and healthy connective tissue. Unlike traditional gum surgery, LANAP involves no cutting, no sutures, and significantly less post-operative discomfort. Many Irvine patients choose our practice specifically for this laser treatment.
We offer oral sedation for mild to moderate anxiety and IV sedation for patients who need deeper relaxation during longer or more complex procedures. Both sedation options are administered by trained professionals who continuously monitor your vital signs throughout the appointment. If you choose IV sedation, please arrange for someone to drive you to and from our office.
Yes, The Loft Dental Studio works with most PPO dental insurance plans. Before your treatment begins, our administrative team verifies your benefits and explains what your plan covers and what your estimated out-of-pocket costs will be. We also offer financing options for procedures that are not fully covered by insurance, including implants, cosmetic treatments, and extensive restorative work.