Who are the dentists at SOL Dental Arts in Maspeth, Queens?

SOL Dental Arts is co-founded by Dr. Arthur Volker, DDS, FAGD, FACD — Columbia-trained, WCMID Diplomate, Cosmedent faculty — and Dr. Aadel Soleymani, DDS, also Columbia-trained, GPR at The Mount Sinai Hospital.

How much do porcelain veneers cost in Queens, NY?

Veneer pricing in the Queens, NY area varies based on the type of veneer (porcelain vs. composite), how many teeth are treated, case complexity, and the dentist's training and lab. SOL Dental Arts provides case-specific quotes at a smile-makeover consultation. Call (917) 983-4560 to schedule.

What is the difference between porcelain veneers and composite bonding?

Porcelain veneers are custom thin porcelain shells bonded to the front of teeth — they last 10–15+ years and resist staining but require minor enamel preparation. Composite bonding is sculpted directly onto teeth in a single visit using tooth-colored resin — it costs less and is reversible, but typically lasts 5–8 years. SOL Dental Arts offers both.

How long do dental implants last?

The titanium implant post fuses with the jawbone and can last a lifetime. The crown placed on top typically lasts 15–25 years before needing replacement. Long-term success depends on bone density at placement, oral hygiene, and routine maintenance.

What technology does SOL Dental Arts use?

SOL Dental Arts is equipped with surgical operating microscopes for high-precision restorative and endodontic work, soft tissue lasers for minimally invasive gum contouring, and an in-house CAD/CAM dental lab for designing and milling tooth-colored crowns, inlays, and onlays in a single visit.

Where is SOL Dental Arts located and what areas does it serve?

SOL Dental Arts is located at 66-45 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378. The practice serves Maspeth, Middle Village, Ridgewood, Elmhurst, Woodside, Sunnyside, Forest Hills, Glendale, Long Island City, all of Long Island, and the wider Queens and NYC metro area.

Does SOL Dental Arts take dental insurance?

SOL Dental Arts is out-of-network with most plans. We provide a detailed treatment estimate and submit claims on your behalf so you receive any out-of-network reimbursement you're entitled to. Call (917) 983-4560 to check coverage for a specific procedure.

Who is Dr. Aadel Soleymani?

Dr. Aadel Soleymani, DDS is a co-founder of SOL Dental Arts in Maspeth, Queens. He earned his DDS from the Columbia University School of Dental Medicine and completed his General Practice Residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital. He has advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, full-mouth rehabilitation, and CAD/CAM dentistry. See https://www.soldentalarts.com/our-team/dr.-aadel-soleymani.

How much does a smile makeover cost in Queens?

Smile makeover pricing varies widely depending on the combination of treatments (veneers, bonding, whitening, crowns) and the number of teeth involved. SOL Dental Arts provides case-specific pricing at consultation — call (917) 983-4560 to schedule.

Where can I find a cosmetic dentist in 11378 or Maspeth, NY?

SOL Dental Arts (66-45 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378) is co-founded by Dr. Arthur Volker, DDS, FAGD, FACD and Dr. Aadel Soleymani, DDS — both Columbia University-trained. Serves Queens 11378 and the wider Queens / Brooklyn metro area. Call (917) 983-4560 to schedule a cosmetic consultation.

Does SOL Dental Arts offer same-day emergency dentistry?

Yes — same-day emergency patients are seen during practice hours (Mon/Wed/Fri 9 AM–5 PM) when possible. Call (917) 983-4560 immediately. For life-threatening situations, go to the nearest emergency room.

What is the Bioclear method for closing black triangles?

Bioclear is an advanced composite-bonding technique using transparent anatomic matrices to sculpt heated composite around teeth — producing seamless, drill-free repairs. A gold standard for closing the dark 'black triangles' between front teeth caused by gum recession, orthodontic alignment, or aging.

Does SOL Dental Arts offer Invisalign or short-term orthodontics?

Yes. SOL Dental Arts offers Invisalign clear aligners and short-term cosmetic orthodontics (Six Month Smiles) for adults whose alignment needs are limited in scope — typically pre-cosmetic alignment before veneers or minor relapse correction. Complex cases referred to Queens orthodontists.

An Emergency Chipped Front Tooth, Repaired the Same Day with Bonding

7 days ago
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Updated: 3 days ago

A chipped front tooth has a way of turning an ordinary day upside down. This patient came to us having broken a corner off one of their upper front teeth — the kind of chip that sits dead-center in the smile and is impossible to ignore. They called concerned, and we were able to see them the same day. In a single visit, we rebuilt the broken edge with minimally invasive composite bonding, and they left with a complete, even smile.

The starting point

The fracture was on the biting edge of an upper central incisor — specifically the corner nearest the midline had broken away, leaving a notch where the edge should have been smooth and straight. Front teeth take a surprising amount of force, and a chip like this can happen from biting something hard, a knock, or a weak spot in the enamel. Because it was on a central incisor, the broken corner showed the moment the patient spoke or smiled. The before photos show that missing corner and the uneven edge next to the neighboring central.

A same-day, minimally invasive plan

For a fresh chip like this, direct composite bonding is often the ideal first option, and it's what we did here. After matching the shade to the surrounding tooth, we bonded tooth-colored composite resin directly onto the broken edge and sculpted it by hand to rebuild the missing corner, then cured and polished it — all in the same appointment.

The appeal of bonding in an emergency is that it's both fast and conservative. It's an additive technique: we add material to what's already there rather than removing healthy tooth, so little to no natural enamel is sacrificed. That keeps options open for the future and lets the patient walk out the same day with the tooth whole again, rather than leaving with a temporary fix or a gap in the smile.

The result

With the corner rebuilt, the incisal edge is complete and symmetric with the neighboring central incisor, and the bonded edge blends with the natural tooth in normal smiling and talking. The after photos — a retracted view and a close-up — show the restored edge sitting flush and even where the chip had been.

What composite bonding is — and what to keep in mind

Composite bonding is a conservative, often same-visit way to repair a chipped tooth, and for many chips it's a lasting solution. A couple of honest things to keep in mind: because the biting edge of a front tooth does real work, a bonded edge can chip or wear over time — the upside is that composite is straightforward to polish or repair if that happens. For teeth that fracture repeatedly, or for very large breaks, we'd talk through longer-term options such as a porcelain veneer or a crown. If grinding or clenching played a role, a nightguard can help protect both the repair and the natural teeth.

A note on the photos: any difference in brightness between images is due to lighting and camera setup — no whitening was performed, and the tooth's natural shade was matched and preserved. The results shown reflect one patient's treatment; individual outcomes vary with the size and location of the chip and the condition of the tooth.

Chipped a tooth? We see dental emergencies.

A chipped front tooth is usually very fixable — and often in a single visit. If you've broken or chipped a tooth, don't wait it out; the sooner we see it, the more conservative the repair tends to be. Our team at SOL Dental Arts in Maspeth keeps room for dental emergencies.

Call us at (917) 983-4560.

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More from SOL Dental Arts: explore related cases — a same-day chipped-tooth repair and repairing front-tooth trauma with bonding.