Complete dental rehabilitation by a periodontist, prosthodontist, and cosmetic dentist collaborating on your treatment from start to finish. No referrals to outside offices. Just 10 minutes from Newport Beach via CA-55 S.
Newport Beach residents expect the highest standard of care, and when it comes to rebuilding an entire smile, the difference between a good result and an exceptional one comes down to expertise. At The Loft Dental Studio, located just 10 minutes from Newport Beach in Costa Mesa, three independently trained dental specialists collaborate on every full mouth reconstruction case. This is not one dentist wearing multiple hats. It is three experts, each bringing years of dedicated training in their respective fields, working together to deliver results that no single provider can replicate alone.
The conventional model for complex dental work involves your general dentist referring you to an outside surgeon, then to a separate lab for prosthetics, and possibly to yet another practice for cosmetic finishing. Each provider works independently, communicating through letters and phone calls. Treatment plans get fragmented. Timelines stretch. The left hand does not always know what the right hand is doing. Our tri-specialist model eliminates these problems entirely. Dr. Ahn, Dr. Lu, and Dr. Filipenka sit down together with your diagnostic records, discuss your case face to face, and build a unified treatment plan where every procedure is sequenced to support the next.
The Loft Dental Difference: When you visit The Loft Dental Studio for a full mouth reconstruction consultation, you meet with all three specialists. You receive three expert opinions in a single appointment rather than scheduling separate consultations at three different offices over several weeks. This saves time, reduces stress, and ensures that everyone involved in your care has the same understanding of your goals from day one.
Yale-trained and board-certified in periodontics, Dr. Ahn is the surgical architect of your reconstruction. With over 5,000 dental implants placed, he brings a level of experience that directly translates to predictable outcomes. His role encompasses everything below the gum line: dental implant placement using guided surgical protocols, bone grafting and regeneration for patients with insufficient jawbone, treatment of active gum disease that must be resolved before restorative work can succeed, and PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) therapy to accelerate healing after each surgical procedure. Dr. Ahn's work creates the biological foundation upon which the entire reconstruction is built.
As a board-certified prosthodontist, Dr. Lu specializes in the science and art of replacing and restoring teeth. Prosthodontics is the dental specialty specifically focused on crowns, bridges, dentures, and implant-supported prosthetics. Dr. Lu's expertise includes designing full-arch prosthetics that distribute biting forces evenly across all implants, engineering individual crowns that match the shade, translucency, and anatomy of natural teeth, reconstructing the vertical dimension of the bite when years of grinding have worn teeth down, and selecting materials optimized for each location in the mouth based on functional demands. Where Dr. Ahn builds the foundation, Dr. Lu builds the structure.
Dr. Filipenka brings an orthodontist-trained eye for alignment and proportions to the cosmetic integration of every reconstruction. Her contributions include digital smile design that maps the ideal tooth positions relative to your facial features, pre-prosthetic orthodontic alignment when teeth need to be repositioned before restorations are placed, shade selection and cosmetic refinements that make the final restorations look naturally beautiful rather than artificially perfect, and evaluation of lip dynamics and gum display to ensure the smile looks balanced in motion, not just in photographs. Dr. Filipenka ensures that the technical excellence of the reconstruction translates into a smile you are genuinely excited to show.
Full mouth reconstruction is not a single procedure but a comprehensive treatment strategy that addresses multiple interconnected dental problems simultaneously. Patients who need this level of care typically have conditions that have developed and worsened over years, creating a cascade of issues that cannot be solved one at a time.
Our tri-specialist team provides comprehensive evaluations for Newport Beach residents seeking complete dental rehabilitation. Three expert opinions in a single visit.
Call (714) 549-7030Understanding the journey from your first consultation to your completed smile helps set realistic expectations and reduces anxiety about the process. Every full mouth reconstruction at The Loft Dental Studio follows a structured, phased approach.
Your first visit includes a thorough examination by all three specialists. Dr. Ahn evaluates your bone levels, gum health, and surgical needs using CBCT 3D imaging. Dr. Lu assesses your existing teeth and restorations, evaluates your bite, and identifies the prosthetic requirements. Dr. Filipenka evaluates your facial aesthetics, tooth display, and smile dynamics. Digital impressions, photographs, and X-rays are taken to create a complete record of your current condition.
Our specialists meet to review your diagnostic data and develop a coordinated treatment plan. This plan includes every procedure needed, the sequence in which they will be performed, the estimated timeline for each phase, and a detailed cost breakdown. You receive a thorough presentation of the plan and have the opportunity to ask questions before any treatment begins.
Active gum disease is treated first to create a stable oral environment. Teeth that cannot be saved are extracted, with immediate socket preservation bone grafts where appropriate. Bone grafting procedures are performed in areas where additional volume is needed for implant placement. PRF therapy accelerates healing throughout this phase. Temporary restorations keep you functional and presentable throughout.
Once the bone has healed and adequate volume is confirmed, Dr. Ahn places dental implants using computer-guided surgical protocols for precision positioning. The implants then undergo osseointegration, the process by which the titanium fuses with your natural bone, which typically takes 3 to 6 months. During this period, your temporary restorations are maintained and adjusted as needed.
After implant integration is confirmed, Dr. Lu takes final impressions and fabricates the permanent crowns, bridges, or full-arch prosthetics. Multiple try-in appointments ensure the fit, bite, and aesthetics are precisely right before the final restorations are permanently placed. Dr. Filipenka reviews the cosmetic result and makes any final refinements.
After your reconstruction is complete, regular maintenance appointments ensure that your investment lasts for decades. Dr. Ahn monitors the health of your implants and gum tissue, Dr. Lu checks the integrity of your restorations, and our hygiene team provides professional cleanings tailored to your specific prosthetic configuration.
Newport Beach patients often ask me whether they really need three specialists or whether one skilled dentist could handle their case. My answer is always the same: would you want a single contractor to frame your house, do the electrical work, and install the plumbing? Each of these trades requires different training and different skills. Dentistry is the same. The surgical skill set required to regenerate bone and place implants with millimeter precision is fundamentally different from the prosthetic engineering needed to design a full-arch restoration, which is different again from the aesthetic sensibility needed to make the final result look effortlessly natural. Our patients consistently tell us that the tri-specialist experience exceeded their expectations because each phase was handled by someone who does that specific work every single day.
Full mouth reconstruction is a significant investment in your health, function, and quality of life. The total cost depends on which procedures your case requires, and no two treatment plans are identical. After your comprehensive evaluation, our team provides a transparent, itemized breakdown so there are no surprises.
Many components of full mouth reconstruction qualify for partial coverage under PPO dental insurance plans. Crowns, bridges, extractions, periodontal surgery, and some implant procedures are typically covered. Our team performs a thorough insurance verification before treatment begins and helps you maximize your benefits. We accept Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, Guardian, Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and most other major PPO plans. Financing through CareCredit provides low-interest and interest-free payment plans, and we accept both FSA and HSA funds.
The Loft Dental Studio is located at 3151 Airway Ave, Suite F-103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, just 10 minutes from Newport Beach in the South Coast Metro district.
Head north on Newport Boulevard toward Costa Mesa. Continue past the 17th Street intersection into the South Coast Metro area. Turn right onto Airway Avenue. The office is on the right side in Suite F-103. Alternatively, take CA-55 South (Costa Mesa Freeway) and exit at Baker Street, then head south to Airway Avenue.
Take MacArthur Boulevard north to I-405 North or CA-73. From I-405, exit at Bristol Street and head south to Airway Avenue. From CA-73, merge onto I-405 North and follow the same route. The drive is approximately 12 to 15 minutes depending on your starting point.
A single general dentist, no matter how talented, cannot match the combined training and experience of three independently board-certified specialists. Full mouth reconstruction spans multiple dental disciplines. Surgical procedures like implant placement and bone grafting require the precision of a periodontist with thousands of cases of experience. Prosthetic design demands the engineering expertise of a prosthodontist who understands bite mechanics, material science, and long-term wear. Cosmetic integration requires the aesthetic eye of a cosmetic dentist trained in orthodontic principles. At The Loft Dental Studio, Dr. Ahn, Dr. Lu, and Dr. Filipenka each contribute their distinct expertise to every case, collaborating in the same office rather than communicating through referral letters between separate practices. The result is a treatment plan that is both technically superior and completed more efficiently.
No. A critical part of our treatment planning process is ensuring that you have functional, natural-looking temporary restorations throughout every phase of your reconstruction. Before any teeth are extracted or modified, Dr. Lu fabricates temporary crowns, bridges, or dentures that are placed the same day. These temporaries allow you to eat, speak, and smile normally while your permanent restorations are being fabricated and while implants are healing. The temporaries are designed to look natural, so friends and coworkers will not know you are undergoing dental treatment. As each phase is completed, the temporaries are gradually replaced with the final permanent restorations.
Absolutely. The Loft Dental Studio offers multiple levels of sedation to ensure your comfort during every procedure. Options include nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for mild anxiety, oral sedation for moderate anxiety, and IV sedation administered by a trained provider for patients who prefer to be deeply relaxed or have significant dental fear. IV sedation is especially popular for longer surgical procedures such as multiple implant placements or bone grafting. Under IV sedation, you remain breathing on your own but have little to no memory of the procedure. Dr. Ahn and the surgical team monitor your vital signs throughout. Many patients who previously avoided dental care for years due to anxiety find that sedation makes the experience completely manageable.
A smile makeover is primarily a cosmetic procedure that improves the appearance of teeth that are already healthy and structurally sound, typically using veneers, whitening, and minor contouring. Full mouth reconstruction is a comprehensive treatment that restores both function and aesthetics when significant structural, periodontal, or occlusal (bite) problems exist. Full mouth reconstruction may include dental implants to replace missing teeth, bone grafting to rebuild lost jawbone, gum treatment to address periodontal disease, crowns and bridges to restore damaged teeth, and bite adjustment to correct how the upper and lower teeth meet. While the final result of a full mouth reconstruction is a beautiful smile, the primary goal is restoring complete oral health and proper dental function. Many patients need full mouth reconstruction precisely because earlier cosmetic-only treatments failed to address underlying structural problems.
Yes, many individual components of full mouth reconstruction are covered by PPO dental insurance plans. Crowns, bridges, extractions, periodontal treatment, and some bone grafting procedures are typically covered at 50 to 80 percent depending on your specific plan. Dental implants are increasingly covered by insurance plans as well, though coverage varies significantly. Cosmetic components such as veneers or elective whitening are generally not covered. The Loft Dental Studio accepts most major PPO plans including Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, Guardian, Aetna, United Healthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Our administrative team performs a complete insurance verification before treatment begins so you know your estimated out-of-pocket costs. We also offer financing through CareCredit and accept FSA and HSA funds to make treatment accessible.
The Loft Dental Studio at 3151 Airway Ave, Suite F-103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is approximately 10 minutes from Newport Beach. From central Newport Beach, take CA-55 South (Costa Mesa Freeway) and exit at Baker Street or take Newport Boulevard north to the South Coast Metro area. From Corona del Mar or Newport Coast, head north on MacArthur Boulevard to the CA-73 or I-405 and exit at Bristol Street. The office is in the South Coast Metro business district with convenient freeway access and free parking. Many Newport Beach patients appreciate the short drive to access three specialists in a single location rather than being referred to multiple offices throughout Orange County.