A tri-specialist team of periodontist, prosthodontist, and cosmetic dentist working together to rebuild your complete smile under one roof
Full mouth reconstruction is the comprehensive rehabilitation of all or most of the teeth in both the upper and lower jaws. Unlike a single crown or a routine filling, full mouth reconstruction addresses the entire dental system -- teeth, gums, bone, bite alignment, jaw joints, and aesthetics -- as an integrated whole. It is the most complex undertaking in restorative dentistry, and when performed correctly by qualified specialists, it can transform a mouth ravaged by decay, disease, trauma, or years of wear into a fully functional, natural-looking, and long-lasting dentition.
At The Loft Dental Studio in Costa Mesa, full mouth reconstruction is not performed by a single dentist working alone. It is a collaborative effort among three specialists, each contributing distinct expertise to the treatment plan. This tri-specialist model exists because full mouth reconstruction demands mastery across three clinical domains that no single provider can fully cover: the biological foundation of bone and soft tissue, the engineering precision of prosthetic design, and the aesthetic artistry of cosmetic alignment. When these disciplines are unified under one roof, the result is a level of treatment coordination, quality control, and predictability that scattered referrals to separate offices simply cannot match.
Patients seeking full mouth reconstruction often arrive after years of dental problems compounding upon each other -- a cracked tooth leads to extraction, extraction leads to bone loss, bone loss destabilizes adjacent teeth, and the cycle continues until a comprehensive solution becomes the only viable path forward. Others need reconstruction after trauma, long-term acid erosion, or aggressive bruxism has worn their teeth to the point where individual repairs can no longer restore proper function. Whatever the origin, full mouth reconstruction offers a systematic, phased approach to rebuilding what has been lost and establishing a foundation designed to last decades.
The defining advantage of full mouth reconstruction at The Loft Dental Studio is the presence of three specialists whose training and clinical focus cover every dimension of the reconstruction process. Each doctor brings a specific discipline, and all three contribute to the treatment plan from the initial diagnostic evaluation through final delivery of restorations.
Board-Certified Periodontist and Implant Surgeon. Dr. Ahn is certified by the American Board of Periodontology and completed his General Practice Residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital before his periodontics specialty residency at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (UCLA-affiliated), where he served as Chief Resident. With over 5,000 implants placed, Dr. Ahn handles the biological foundation of every reconstruction: treating gum disease, performing bone grafting and ridge augmentation, placing dental implants, and ensuring the soft tissue and bone structures are healthy and stable enough to support the restorations that Dr. Lu will engineer. Without a sound biological foundation, even the most beautifully crafted crowns and bridges will fail. Dr. Ahn ensures that foundation is uncompromising.
Board-Certified Prosthodontist. Dr. Lu is certified by the American Board of Prosthodontics, the specialty devoted to the design, fabrication, and fitting of dental prosthetics -- crowns, bridges, implant-supported restorations, and full-arch prostheses. Prosthodontists complete an additional three years of residency training beyond dental school, focusing exclusively on the materials science, biomechanics, and precision engineering required to create restorations that function correctly under the extreme forces of chewing, speaking, and jaw movement. In a full mouth reconstruction, Dr. Lu determines the optimal materials, designs the bite relationship between upper and lower teeth, and engineers every restoration to achieve proper occlusion, load distribution, and longevity. Her work transforms the surgical foundation Dr. Ahn creates into a functioning set of teeth built to last.
Cosmetic Dentist with Orthodontic Training. Dr. Filipenka brings a unique combination of cosmetic dentistry expertise and formal orthodontic training completed in Belarus. In the context of full mouth reconstruction, her role is to ensure that the final result is not only functional but beautiful -- that tooth shapes, sizes, proportions, and shading look natural and harmonious with the patient's facial structure, lip line, and smile dynamics. Her orthodontic background also means she evaluates and corrects alignment and spacing issues that affect both aesthetics and long-term bite stability. Dr. Filipenka ensures that the reconstruction achieves the cosmetic outcome patients envision while maintaining the occlusal precision that prevents premature wear and jaw strain.
Full mouth reconstruction is not a cosmetic luxury -- it is a medically necessary treatment for patients whose dental health has deteriorated to the point where piecemeal repairs are no longer viable. You may be a candidate if you experience any combination of the following conditions:
During your initial evaluation, our team performs a comprehensive examination including full periodontal charting, CBCT 3D imaging, digital impressions, bite analysis, and photographic documentation. This diagnostic workup reveals the full scope of the problem and allows our three specialists to collaborate on a treatment plan tailored to your specific condition, goals, and budget.
Every case begins with an in-depth diagnostic appointment. Dr. Ahn evaluates bone levels, gum health, and existing infections using cone beam CT (CBCT) imaging that produces a three-dimensional map of your jaws. Dr. Lu assesses the condition of existing teeth and restorations, takes digital impressions, and analyzes your bite relationship. Dr. Filipenka evaluates facial aesthetics, smile proportions, and alignment. All three specialists confer to develop a unified treatment plan that sequences every procedure in the optimal order for biological healing and mechanical precision.
Before any restorations are placed, the biological foundation must be sound. Dr. Ahn treats active periodontal disease, performs extractions of teeth that cannot be saved, places bone grafts to rebuild areas of deficiency, and surgically places dental implants where they are needed. This phase may also include soft tissue grafting to restore gum volume and contour. Healing time between procedures is carefully managed -- bone grafts require 4 to 6 months to mature, and implants need 3 to 6 months to integrate with the jawbone before they can bear load.
Once the foundation is established, Dr. Lu fabricates provisional (temporary) restorations that serve a critical purpose: they allow the patient to test-drive the new bite, tooth positions, and aesthetics before the final restorations are made. Provisionals let the team evaluate function, comfort, and appearance in real-world conditions and make adjustments as needed. This phase is where Dr. Filipenka fine-tunes cosmetic details such as tooth shape, color, and proportionality.
After the provisionals have been worn, tested, and refined, Dr. Lu designs and delivers the final restorations -- typically high-strength porcelain crowns, bridges, or implant-supported prostheses milled or pressed to exact specifications. Each restoration is verified for fit, bite accuracy, color match, and long-term stability before permanent cementation. The result is a complete, functional, and natural-looking set of teeth engineered to last 15 to 25 years or more with proper maintenance.
Full mouth reconstruction is a significant investment, and protecting that investment requires ongoing professional care. Our team establishes a customized maintenance schedule -- typically every 3 to 4 months for the first year, transitioning to every 6 months -- that includes professional cleanings, periodontal evaluation, bite assessment, and monitoring of all restorations. Dr. Ahn ensures the gums and bone remain healthy, Dr. Lu checks the integrity of every restoration, and the team addresses any issues before they become problems.
Most dental practices in Costa Mesa and Orange County are led by a single general dentist who may refer patients to outside specialists for implants, periodontal treatment, or prosthetics. While this referral-based model works for simple cases, it creates significant problems for full mouth reconstruction, where coordination between specialties must be seamless and continuous.
When your periodontist, prosthodontist, and cosmetic dentist work in separate offices, communication happens through notes and phone calls rather than face-to-face collaboration. Treatment timelines stretch because each office schedules independently. Disagreements about approach are harder to resolve when the specialists never sit in the same room examining the same patient at the same time. And responsibility for the overall outcome becomes fragmented -- each specialist is accountable only for their portion of the work.
At The Loft Dental Studio, all three specialists share the same operatory, the same imaging systems, the same digital records, and the same commitment to the patient's outcome. Treatment planning conferences happen in person. If an unexpected finding emerges during surgery, Dr. Lu and Dr. Filipenka are steps away, not phone calls away. This integrated model reduces treatment time, minimizes miscommunication, and ensures that every decision -- from implant placement angles to porcelain shade selection -- serves the unified treatment plan.
Full mouth reconstruction at The Loft Dental Studio typically ranges from $15,000 to $80,000 or more, depending on the complexity and scope of treatment. A case involving a few crowns, minor gum treatment, and one or two implants will fall toward the lower end. A case requiring full-arch implant-supported restorations, extensive bone grafting, soft tissue reconstruction, and comprehensive prosthetic fabrication for both jaws will be at the higher end. During your initial consultation, our team provides a detailed treatment plan with itemized costs for each phase so you can make an informed decision.
We accept most major PPO dental insurance plans, and many plans cover significant portions of full mouth reconstruction across multiple benefit categories. Periodontal surgery, bone grafting, implant placement, crowns, and bridges often have separate coverage limits, and our administrative team works with your insurance provider to maximize the total benefit applied to your treatment. Insurance carriers we work with regularly include Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, Guardian, Aetna, UHC, and BCBS.
For the portion of treatment not covered by insurance, we offer financing options that allow you to spread the cost over time. It is also worth considering the long-term financial picture: patients who delay full mouth reconstruction often face escalating costs as more teeth fail, more bone is lost, and the eventual reconstruction becomes more complex and expensive. Early intervention, when more natural teeth can be preserved and less bone grafting is needed, is almost always more cost-effective than waiting.
Meet our tri-specialist team and learn what a comprehensive treatment plan looks like for your situation. We are located at 3151 Airway Ave, Suite F-103, Costa Mesa.
Call (714) 549-7030Full mouth reconstruction is a comprehensive treatment plan that restores or rebuilds all or most of the teeth in both the upper and lower jaws. It combines multiple dental disciplines -- periodontics, prosthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry -- to address severe wear, missing teeth, bite dysfunction, and aesthetic concerns in a coordinated, phased approach. At The Loft Dental Studio in Costa Mesa, a tri-specialist team of Dr. Ahn, Dr. Lu, and Dr. Filipenka collaborates on every full mouth reconstruction case to ensure that the biological foundation, prosthetic engineering, and cosmetic outcome are all optimized.
Full mouth reconstruction at The Loft Dental Studio typically ranges from $15,000 to $80,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the case, the number of teeth involved, and the types of procedures required. Cases involving multiple dental implants, bone grafting, and full-arch porcelain restorations will be at the higher end of this range. We accept most major PPO dental insurance plans including Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, Guardian, Aetna, UHC, and BCBS, and our team verifies your benefits before treatment begins so you understand your estimated out-of-pocket costs.
Full mouth reconstruction typically takes 6 to 18 months to complete, depending on the scope of treatment. Cases that require bone grafting and dental implants take longer because the bone needs time to heal and fully integrate with the implants before final restorations can be placed. Simple cases involving primarily crown and bridge work without implants may be completed in 3 to 6 months. Dr. Ahn, Dr. Lu, and Dr. Filipenka develop a phased treatment timeline during your initial consultation so you understand the full schedule and can plan accordingly.
Full mouth reconstruction involves three distinct clinical domains: the biological foundation (bone, gums, and implants), the engineering of prosthetics (crowns, bridges, and dentures), and the aesthetic and functional alignment of the bite. Dr. Ahn handles the periodontal and implant surgery as a board-certified periodontist with over 5,000 implants placed. Dr. Lu designs and engineers the prosthetic restorations as a board-certified prosthodontist. Dr. Filipenka ensures cosmetic harmony and proper occlusion with her combined expertise in cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics. Having all three specialists under one roof eliminates referral delays, ensures seamless coordination at every phase, and produces outcomes that exceed what any single provider can achieve alone.
Many PPO dental insurance plans cover portions of full mouth reconstruction, though coverage varies by plan and procedure type. Periodontal treatments, implant surgery, crowns, and bridges typically have separate benefit categories with individual annual maximums. Our administrative team contacts your insurance provider directly to verify your specific benefits and develop a strategy to maximize your total coverage across all applicable benefit categories. We also offer financing options for patients whose insurance does not fully cover the treatment plan.
You may be a candidate for full mouth reconstruction if you have multiple missing teeth, severely worn or broken teeth, failing dental work such as old crowns or bridges, chronic bite problems or TMJ pain, teeth damaged by acid erosion or grinding, or a combination of periodontal disease and tooth loss. The first step is a comprehensive evaluation including CBCT 3D imaging, full periodontal charting, digital impressions, and bite analysis. Dr. Ahn provides an honest, evidence-based assessment of whether full mouth reconstruction is the right approach for your specific situation, and if so, what the treatment plan, timeline, and costs will look like.