IPI OF TORRANCE
Specialist in Dental Implants (Replacing Teeth)
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MEET THE DOCTORS
John Lo, DMD MS and Jason Yamada DDS MS at Implant & Periodontal Institute (IPI) of Torrance are dedicated to serving the men, women, and children of Torrance, California, and the surrounding communities with unsurpassed care and respect.
Why Choose Us?
Dental Implant
Missing teeth affect more than your smile—they can impact chewing, speech, and long-term jaw bone health. Dental implants are designed to replace missing teeth with a stable, natural-feeling solution that restores function while helping preserve bone and oral health. Every treatment begins with a personalized evaluation to ensure the best long-term outcome for your needs.
Gum Grafting
Receding gums can do more than affect the appearance of your smile—they may lead to tooth sensitivity, root exposure, and increased risk of further gum recession over time. Gum grafting helps restore and protect vulnerable areas, improving both comfort and long-term gum health. During your evaluation, we carefully assess the cause and severity of recession, your gum thickness, and overall oral health to determine the most appropriate treatment approach for lasting stability and a healthy, natural-looking smile.
Bone Grafting
Healthy bone provides the foundation for strong teeth and successful dental implants. When bone loss occurs due to missing teeth, infection, or periodontal disease, it can affect both function and future treatment options. Bone grafting helps rebuild and preserve bone support, improving long-term stability and predictability for surrounding teeth or implant placement. Every treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs, with careful evaluation of bone volume, healing potential, and long-term goals.
Periodontal Therapy
Healthy gums are essential to maintaining healthy teeth. Gum disease often develops quietly, but over time it can lead to bleeding gums, bad breath, gum recession, bone loss, and even tooth loss if left untreated. Periodontal therapy focuses on controlling infection, reducing inflammation, and protecting the long-term health of your teeth and gums. Whether treatment involves deep cleaning, ongoing maintenance, or advanced therapies, we create personalized care plans designed around your specific condition, comfort, and long-term oral health goals.
Tooth Extraction
Indicates that extraction may be necessary when a tooth is severely diseased, decayed, or to prevent infection.
Dental Implants Complication Management
When you lose your teeth as a result of a traumatic injury, decay, or an illness, it can hurt your self-esteem. Strong, durable, and aesthetically attractive, dental implants help restore the simple confidence that comes with having natural teeth.
Teeth Cleaning
Describes routine dental cleanings: an exam and X‑rays, removal of tartar and plaque using ultrasonic scalers, polishing with a high‑powered brush and special toothpaste, flossing and fluoride treatment.
Toothache / Dental Emergency
Dentures
Describes different dentures: metal framework partial dentures, acrylic partial dentures, dentures with implants and crowns, denture relines, soft liners and implant-supported dentures.
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