IPI OF TORRANCE

Experienced Care for Your Teeth, Gums & Dental Implants

Helping you save the teeth you have—and thoughtfully replace the teeth you’ve lost.

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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.

Dr. John Lo, DMD, MSDr. John Lo, DMD, MSBoard-Certified Periodontist

Why Choose Us?

Dr. Lo performing LANAP laser gum treatment at IPI of Torrance

At IPI of Torrance, we believe great care starts with listening. We take the time to understand your needs, concerns, and goals, and we provide honest recommendations based on what is truly best for you. With extensive experience in dental implants, periodontal care, and complication management, we are equipped to handle everything from routine treatment to complex cases. Every treatment plan is personalized to the individual, with clear explanations of your options so you can make informed decisions with confidence. Above all, we want you to feel comfortable, respected, and genuinely cared for throughout your treatment.

Experienced Care
Personalized Treatment
Honest Guidance
Complex Case Experience

How Can We Help?

Dental Implants
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Dental Implants

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.

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Gum Grafting
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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.

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Bone Grafting
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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.

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Periodontal Therapy
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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.

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Implant Complication Management

Having Trouble With an Implant?

If you are experiencing pain, infection, bone loss, looseness, or other problems with dental implants—including implants placed elsewhere—our doctors can evaluate the situation and help determine the best course of treatment.

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Implant complication case X-ray before treatment
Before
Implant complication case X-ray two years after treatment
After 2 Years

What to Expect

  1. 01

    We Listen

    Tell us what is bothering you, what concerns you have, and what you hope to accomplish.

  2. 02

    We Evaluate

    We carefully evaluate your teeth, gums, bone, bite, and overall oral health to understand your individual situation.

  3. 03

    We Explain

    We explain what we find and discuss your treatment options in clear, straightforward language.

  4. 04

    We Plan Together

    If treatment is needed, we create a personalized plan based on your needs, concerns, goals, and comfort level.

Thoughtful Treatment Planning.
Experienced Care.

Eight steps of our digital implant treatment process: data analysis, data capture, implant planning, surgical guide, restoration design, fabrication, characterization, and final delivery

Every patient is different. We combine careful evaluation, advanced technology, and our clinical experience to develop a treatment plan designed around your individual needs and long-term goals.

What Our Patients Say About Us

“Always feel I’m in good hands. From my Dentist Dr Yamada to his nurse assistants as well as his front office staff. Everyone cares there and you feel it."

– Phinney T.

"Everyone is the absolute best!! I felt no pain with Dr. Lo and staff. I would highly recommend him to everyone."

– Grove R.

"We look forward to our dental appointment, because Jennifer is so nice, friendly and so through when cleaning our teeth. We have a lot of fun. My wife and I will recommend her to friends and family."

– IShefflin G.

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