Board-certified periodontal care in a private, specialist-only office with free parking and zero lobby crowds. Serving Tustin patients for dental implants, LANAP laser gum therapy, and advanced gum surgery.
If you have been referred for periodontal treatment or dental implants, you already know the procedure itself carries some weight. What many patients do not expect is how much the environment around the procedure affects their experience. The crowded lobbies, multi-story parking garages, and impersonal waiting rooms common at busy Tustin dental plazas add a layer of stress that compounds whatever anxiety a patient already feels about surgery. The Loft Dental Studio was designed to remove that layer entirely.
Located at 3151 Airway Ave in Costa Mesa's South Coast Metro corridor, our office sits inside a quiet, private professional building. This is not a strip mall with a nail salon on one side and a sandwich shop on the other. It is not a medical tower where you share an elevator with a hundred strangers and navigate hallways of identical suite numbers. It is a calm, dedicated specialist office where periodontology and implant dentistry are the only things happening behind the door.
Parking is one of the first things Tustin patients mention when they describe why they chose us. Our lot is large, open-air, and completely free. There are no parking structures to circle through, no meters to feed, no validation stickers to remember, and no anxiety about whether you will find a spot. You pull in, park right by the entrance, and walk into a quiet, private environment. For patients who are already nervous about periodontal surgery or implant placement, eliminating that parking stress and lobby chaos before they even sit down in the chair makes a real, measurable difference in how the visit feels.
The drive from Old Town Tustin takes approximately eight minutes via Irvine Boulevard and the 55 freeway. Many of our Tustin patients have told us they chose Loft Dental specifically because the office feels personal, unhurried, and private in a way that high-traffic plaza practices simply cannot replicate. When your care involves surgical precision, the atmosphere surrounding that care matters more than most people realize.
Dr. Chanook David Ahn is a board-certified periodontist, a distinction that carries significant clinical meaning. Only approximately 35 percent of practicing periodontists complete the voluntary board certification process through the American Board of Periodontology. The process requires passing rigorous written and oral examinations that test not only knowledge but clinical judgment across complex cases. It is not automatic, and it is not given simply for completing residency.
Dr. Ahn completed his surgical residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, one of the most respected teaching hospitals in the country. He serves as clinical faculty at UCLA, where he teaches the next generation of periodontists. His training represents three additional years of surgical residency beyond dental school, focused exclusively on the bone, gum tissue, and implant systems that general dentists encounter only peripherally during their education.
For Tustin residents considering gum surgery, dental implants, or treatment for advanced periodontal disease, this distinction matters practically, not just on paper. A general dentist who offers implant placement as one of twenty services is operating from a fundamentally different knowledge base than a board-certified periodontist whose entire career is built around these procedures. The three extra years of surgical residency mean specific training in bone grafting, soft tissue management, implant angulation, and complication management that general dental programs simply do not cover in depth.
Tustin has excellent general dentists for cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine restorative work. But when a procedure involves cutting into gum tissue, placing titanium into bone, or regenerating structures that disease has destroyed, the training gap between a generalist and a board-certified specialist is substantial. That gap directly affects success rates, healing outcomes, and long-term results.
The Loft Dental Studio provides the full scope of periodontal and implant services that Tustin patients may need. Each procedure is performed by a specialist whose training is specific to that exact type of surgery.
The Loft Dental Studio is one of the few Orange County practices equipped with the PerioLase MVP-7, the only laser system FDA-cleared for true periodontal regeneration through the LANAP protocol. This is not a generic dental laser rebranded for marketing. LANAP selectively removes diseased tissue while preserving healthy gum and bone, stimulating the body to regenerate attachment that traditional surgery cannot recover. For Tustin patients searching for LANAP treatment, we are the established authority in this region and already rank as the top LANAP provider near Tustin.
From single missing teeth to full-mouth reconstruction, Dr. Ahn places the implant surgically while Dr. Lu, our in-house prosthodontist, designs the restoration. Having two specialists collaborate under one roof means the surgical placement and the final crown, bridge, or All-on-4 prosthesis are planned together from the start, not handed off between separate offices with separate treatment philosophies.
Receding gums expose tooth roots, cause sensitivity, and create aesthetic concerns that worsen over time if left untreated. Dr. Ahn performs connective tissue grafts and other soft tissue procedures to restore gum coverage, protect exposed roots, and rebuild the natural gum line. These microsurgical techniques require the precision and soft tissue expertise that define periodontal specialty training.
When periodontal disease or tooth loss has reduced the jawbone, procedures like sinus lifts, ridge augmentation, and guided bone regeneration rebuild the foundation needed for implant placement or long-term oral health. Dr. Ahn's Yale surgical training and board certification in periodontology provide the specific bone-grafting expertise these complex regenerative procedures demand.
Crown lengthening serves both functional and cosmetic purposes. Functionally, it exposes more tooth structure when a tooth has broken below the gum line, allowing your general dentist to place a proper restoration. Cosmetically, it reshapes the gum line for patients with a "gummy smile," revealing more natural tooth surface for a balanced, proportional appearance.
Certified in Wilckodontics since 2016, Dr. Ahn performs this specialized procedure that combines minor bone modification with orthodontic treatment to dramatically accelerate tooth movement. Patients who would normally wear braces for two to three years can complete treatment in three to eight months. This is a periodontist-specific procedure that requires understanding of bone biology and surgical technique that general orthodontic practices do not offer.
Head west on Irvine Boulevard, merge onto CA-55 South, and exit at Baker Street. Turn right onto Airway Avenue. The Loft Dental Studio is at 3151 Airway Ave on your right. Total drive time is approximately 8 minutes depending on traffic.
Take Irvine Boulevard west toward the 55 freeway. Merge onto CA-55 South, exit at Baker Street, and turn right onto Airway Avenue. The office is at 3151 Airway Ave. This route takes approximately 10 minutes.
When you arrive, you will see our building immediately with the large, free parking lot right in front. There are no parking structures to navigate, no garage levels to remember, and no long walks from distant spaces. Pull in, park near the entrance, and walk directly into the office.
Full address: 3151 Airway Ave, Suite F-103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Phone: (714) 549-7030
Your first appointment at The Loft Dental Studio begins the moment you arrive and park without any of the usual stress. Walk into our quiet, private office and you will be greeted by our team in an environment that feels more like a personal consultation than a medical facility processing dozens of patients per hour. There is no crowded waiting room, no clipboard of redundant paperwork, and no sense of being rushed through a system.
Dr. Ahn will perform a comprehensive examination that includes 3D cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging, which provides a complete three-dimensional view of your bone, teeth, nerves, and sinuses that traditional two-dimensional X-rays cannot capture. This imaging is done in-office and takes seconds. After the examination, Dr. Ahn will sit with you, review the findings on screen, and discuss your condition and treatment options in clear, direct language. You will receive an itemized treatment plan with transparent costs before committing to any procedure. There is no pressure, no upselling, and no artificial urgency. The goal of the first visit is for you to understand exactly what is happening, what your options are, and what each option costs.
Call us directly or book online. No referral needed.
Call (714) 549-7030The Loft Dental Studio is approximately 3.5 miles from central Tustin, which translates to about 8 to 10 minutes by car. The office is located just south of Tustin on the 55 freeway in Costa Mesa's South Coast Metro area. Most Tustin patients take Irvine Boulevard to the 55 South and exit at Baker Street. The commute is straightforward with no complicated interchanges or surface-street congestion.
No referral is necessary. You are welcome to book an appointment directly by calling (714) 549-7030 or scheduling through our website. Many patients are referred by their general dentist, but self-referrals are equally welcome. We coordinate closely with your Tustin general dentist throughout your treatment and send all clinical records, imaging, and updates back to their office so your overall dental care remains seamless and well-coordinated.
Yes, completely free. We have a large, open-air parking lot directly in front of our building entrance. There are no parking meters, no multi-level parking structures, and no validation stickers to collect from the front desk. You simply pull in and park. Patients regularly tell us that the stress-free parking experience alone distinguishes our office from other dental and medical practices they have visited. When you are coming in for a surgical procedure or a consultation that already has you on edge, not having to deal with parking logistics makes a meaningful difference.
Tustin has excellent general dentists for everyday dental care, but for advanced periodontal surgery, LANAP laser therapy, and complex implant cases, the level of specialization matters significantly. Dr. Ahn completed his surgical residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, serves as faculty at UCLA, and holds board certification from the American Board of Periodontology, a voluntary credential achieved by only about 35 percent of periodontists. The office also houses a prosthodontist for implant restorations, meaning two specialists collaborate on your case under one roof. An eight-minute drive for that level of training, combined with a private office environment and completely free parking, is a tradeoff that Tustin patients consistently tell us was worth making.