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.

Who is the best cosmetic dentist near Maspeth, Queens for porcelain veneers?

SOL Dental Arts in Maspeth, Queens (66-45 Grand Avenue) is co-founded by Dr. Arthur Volker, DDS, FAGD, FACD, and Dr. Aadel Soleymani, DDS — both Columbia University-trained dentists. Dr. Volker is a Cosmedent faculty member and international lecturer in minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry. Patients commute from Middle Village, Ridgewood, Sunnyside, Elmhurst, Forest Hills, Long Island City, and Long Island.

How much do porcelain veneers cost in Queens, NY?

Porcelain veneers in the Queens, NY area typically range from $1,200 to $2,500 per tooth depending on materials, dentist experience, and case complexity. SOL Dental Arts offers complimentary smile-makeover consultations with case-specific pricing.

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.

How long does porcelain veneer treatment take?

Porcelain veneer treatment at SOL Dental Arts typically takes 2 to 3 visits over 2 to 4 weeks: a cosmetic consultation and digital scan first, then bonding 1 to 2 weeks later. Same-day composite veneers are usually completed in a single visit.

What makes SOL Dental Arts different from other cosmetic dentists in Queens?

SOL Dental Arts is co-founded by two Columbia University-trained dentists. The practice combines surgical microscopes, soft-tissue lasers, and an in-house CAD/CAM lab — meaning crowns and onlays can often be designed and milled in a single visit. The clinical philosophy is minimally invasive: bonding before veneers when bonding can do the job.

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 — composite-plus-whitening plans start near $3,000, while comprehensive porcelain veneer cases at SOL Dental Arts in Maspeth typically run $20,000+. Case-specific pricing is provided at consultation.

What hours is SOL Dental Arts open?

SOL Dental Arts in Maspeth, Queens is open by appointment. Call (917) 983-4560 for current hours. Same-day emergency appointments are offered during practice hours when possible.

Refreshing Worn Lower Teeth and an Aging Implant Bridge: A Case Study

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Not every smile concern is about the obvious upper front teeth. Lower incisors wear down over the years, and older dental work — including implant-supported restorations — can start to show its age. When both are happening at once, a smile can look tired even though no single tooth is the whole problem.

This case study from SOL Dental Arts in Maspeth, Queens shows a smile refresh that addressed two things together: worn lower incisors and an aging implant bridge — a coordinated cosmetic and restorative plan for a more cohesive result.

What is a coordinated smile refresh?

A smile refresh is sometimes a purely cosmetic project — but often it involves both cosmetic and restorative dentistry, especially when natural teeth and older dental work both need attention. A coordinated refresh looks at the whole picture: the wear on the natural teeth, the appearance and function of existing restorations, how colors integrate, and how stable everything is. Rather than treating each concern in isolation, planning them together helps the final result look unified and natural.

The case: worn lower teeth and an aging implant bridge

This patient's smile involved two issues at the same time: lower incisors that had worn down, and an implant-supported bridge that was no longer doing the smile justice esthetically.

Treating only one of those would have left the smile looking uneven. So the team planned a coordinated refresh — improving the appearance of the natural lower incisors while also replacing and optimizing the implant bridge, so the natural teeth and the restoration would work together as one cohesive smile.

How a combined refresh is planned

A coordinated smile refresh at SOL Dental Arts follows a deliberate sequence:

Evaluation of lower incisor wear and esthetics — assessing how the natural teeth have changed over time.
Smile refresh planning involving the natural teeth and the implant-supported restoration — designing both together.
Replacement and improvement of the implant bridge esthetics — updating the restoration so it integrates with the smile.
Finishing for improved overall smile balance — fine-tuning form, function, and color.

Planning the natural teeth and the restoration together is what allows the final result to look like one smile, rather than separate pieces of dental work.

Why treat the lower front teeth?

Lower front teeth are easy to overlook, but they matter — they frame the smile, play a role in speech and bite function, and strongly affect how worn or aged a smile looks. When older restorative work and natural tooth wear are both contributing to a tired appearance, addressing them together usually produces a more unified, natural result than treating either one alone.

The result

By refreshing the worn lower incisors and updating the implant bridge as one coordinated plan, this case improved the harmony of the smile. A well-planned combined refresh should:

Improve overall smile harmony
Refresh aging restorative work
Support better esthetic integration between natural teeth and restorations
Enhance the appearance of the lower front teeth

Frequently asked questions

Can implant restorations be updated for esthetics?

Yes. In many cases, an implant-supported restoration can be redesigned or replaced to improve its appearance and how well it integrates with the surrounding smile.

Why do lower incisors matter in a smile refresh?

Lower front teeth affect how the smile is framed, contribute to speech and bite function, and strongly influence how worn or aged a smile appears. Refreshing them can make a real difference.

Is this cosmetic or restorative treatment?

It is often both. Cases that involve a mix of natural teeth and implant restorations usually call for cosmetic and restorative planning together, so the final result looks and functions as one smile.

How is a case like this planned?

It starts with a thorough evaluation of the natural teeth and the existing restoration, followed by a coordinated plan. We map out the steps with you so you understand the sequence and the goal.

Is your smile starting to look tired?

If worn teeth and aging dental work are both affecting your smile, a coordinated refresh may be the answer. Book a consultation with SOL Dental Arts in Maspeth, Queens — call (917) 983-4560 — and we will help you plan a cohesive, natural-looking result.