The Practice

Sutton Place Dental Spa
Porcelain Veneers, Implants & Full-Mouth Reconstructions

We are proud to announce the opening of Sutton Place Dental Spa in New York, New York with three experienced dentists: Dr. Zachary Papadakis, Dr. Mojgan Fajiram, and Dr. Patricia Gonzalez.

We believe in pampering our patients, and that is a key reason why we moved into this state-of-the-art dental facility, one that is elegantly appointed, modern, inviting, and decorated in soothing colors of sunshine yellow, jade green, and eggplant purple. Notice the Oriental motif throughout the practice--orchid and calla lily light fixtures, as well as bamboo accents. Our comfortable reception area has a coffee bar with water and juices for your convenience.

Sutton Place Dental Spa is a full-service general, cosmetic, and implant dental practice geared toward your total comfort.

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Our Services

A smile is a most precious gift---a window to the world of inner health and beauty. Sutton Place Dental Spa in New York, New York is an exceptional practice primarily for the discerning adult who is looking for the best in dental health and beauty. Our quality of care is uncompromising, and it shows in the results we produce for our patients.  

Schedule your FREE Cosmetic Consultation ($150 value) by calling (212) 759-1369.

First Dental Visit
Porcelain Veneers
Lumineers
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Implants
Full-Mouth Reconstruction
CEREC One-visit Dentistry
BIOLASE Laser

First Dental Visit

At your appointment, one of our doctors at Sutton Place Dental Spa will spend unrushed time with you, examining your mouth and teeth, as well as talking to you about your wishes, needs, and concerns. Exploration and planning are important for long-term success. Your doctor will look at the big picture, how all your teeth play a role in the overall look and feel of your smile. You'll tell the doctor what you want in a smile, whether you have a big event coming up, such as a wedding. You'll look at the before-and-after album to find a case that matches your situation, and establish a treatment plan with your doctor that fits your needs and desires.

Panoramic digital

During your first visit, you may receive a full-mouth x-ray, for accurate diagnosis and effective therapy. With this procedure, we can clarify the cause of missing teeth, investigate syndromes and systemic diseases, investigate periodontal problems, take a look at your sinuses, investigate any temporomandibular joint complaints, and check for any signs of other dental disease.

Digital x-rays

We use only digital x-rays at Sutton Place Dental Spa. With digital radiography, we take x-rays of your teeth with markedly less radiation to you than with a regular dental x-ray machine. Then we can store your x-rays on our computers and access them faster than ever before. Additionally, your images can be sent electronically to insurance companies, dramatically decreasing processing time and resulting in faster payment.

Intraoral Camera

We use the easiest, smallest, and most advanced intraoral camera that is about the size of an electric toothbrush. With this Schick intraoral camera, we can magnify your mouth and show you on a screen exactly what we see in your mouth. This allows you to see for yourself the crack, the stain, the gap, the receding gum line.

Intraoral Camera - http://www.schicktech.com/flash_default.php

Diagnodent

One of the most important things we do for our patients is to identify and fill cavities. Since even the smallest spot of decay can threaten the integrity of the entire tooth, finding and filling cavities is the key to preventing further problems of all kinds. Cavities often hide along fissure lines, or inside biting or occlusal surfaces.

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Schedule your FREE Cosmetic Consultation ($150 value) by calling (212) 759-1369.  

Porcelain Veneers

Many times, the demands of cosmetic changes in the mouth are too great for simple bonding. This is when porcelain laminate veneers may be used. Porcelain veneers (sometimes referred to as laminates) can change an entire smile. Porcelain laminate veneers are quick, painless, and dramatic. They can change shape, color, size, and arrangement of teeth or any combination of these factors. They can be used as an alternative for orthodontic treatment. The best part about porcelain laminate veneers is that they can be placed in two visits. The technique consists of first shaving a thin layer of outer tooth structure (about the thickness of an eggshell). An impression is then taken of the prepared teeth and is sent to a dental laboratory. In the lab, a ceramist will make very thin porcelain facings consisting of all the changes in shape, size, color and teeth arrangement that are needed to have a great looking smile. At the second visit, the laminates are bonded onto the prepared teeth with a white light gun. The bonding material acts as an adhesive for the laminates. Porcelain laminates are the most popular technique used for dramatic smile makeovers.

Porcelain Jackets

When there is not enough tooth structure left, or the chewing demands in the mouth are too great for laminates, a stronger, more extensive restoration is needed. Here we need porcelain jacket crowns. Porcelain jackets are pure porcelain crowns placed on a fully prepared tooth. They are the most life-like of all full crown type restorations. The technique initially consists of preparing the teeth. Next, an impression is taken and then sent to the dental lab where the porcelain jacket is fabricated. Finally, they are placed in the patient's mouth and permanently cemented onto the teeth.

Lumineers

If nature didn't give you a perfect smile, you can get the look you've always wanted with Lumineers. What makes a natural-looking smile more possible than ever before is the innovative technology behind porcelain. Lumineers can be made as thin as contact lens and are translucent enough to look like your real teeth. Lumineers are thin porcelain shields that are bonded to the front of your teeth to create dramatic changes in your smile.

Lumineers can make everyone's smile more beautiful without removing painful tooth structure.

Use Lumineers for:

• Tooth discoloration
• Noticable gaps
• Permanent stains
• Broken or misshapen teeth
• Lumineers can even bond to existing crowns and bridgework without having to replace them.

There is no pain involved in applying Lumineers. There is no need for drilling, shots or pain because there is no removal of sensitive tooth structure. It is safe for even the most sensitive patients.

Lumineers - http://www.lumineers.com

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is the art and science of designing beautiful and healthy smiles. It involves all aspects of general dentistry with a special emphasis on individual teeth and their overall harmony and balance in your smile. Look carefully at your smile. If you feel it could be better, consider having a cosmetic restoration. A beautiful smile can increase your confidence and self-esteem, giving you an edge in your everyday activities by improving your professional and personal image.

ZOOM! for the Whitest Teeth Ever!

The latest and most effective way to instantly get those white teeth you always wanted in less than 45 minutes. We apply the special Zoom! formula, place you under the Zoom! power light and before you know it, you will have a whole new smile. If it is not Zoom!, it is not the latest advance in power light bleaching technology.

The Zoom! Chairside Whitening system is a scientifically advanced, patent pending, tooth whitening procedure. It's safe, effective and fast, very fast. In less than an hour your teeth will become dramatically whiter. Zoom! is ideal for anyone looking for immediate results. The convenience of Zoom! in comparison to days of wearing trays or strips makes it the perfect choice for the busy individual.

The Zoom! in-office whitening system will make your teeth dramatically whiter in less than an hour. The procedure is simple. It begins with a short preparation to cover your lips and gums, leaving only your teeth exposed. The Zoom! clinician then applies the proprietary Zoom! whitening gel, which was designed to be used with a specially designed light. The Zoom! light and gel work together to gently penetrate your teeth, breaking up stains and discoloration. With proper care your smile will sparkle for years.

Tooth whitening is a well established procedure in cosmetic dentistry. Hydrogen Peroxide, the active agent in Zoom! has been safely used for many years in the treatment of gums and other oral soft tissue.

The whitening process is effective on most discolored teeth. Darker stains, such as those caused by antibiotics, are more difficult to whiten. The degree of whiteness will vary from patient to patient, depending on the structure of the teeth.

ZOOM! - http://www.zoomnow.com

White Fillings

Dark filling to invisible tooth colored restoration in 1 hour! Up until now, replacing large amalgams with porcelain inlays took 2 lengthy visits. With the aid of computer assisted technology called Cerec, we can fabricate those inlays while you wait. This one visit procedure is only available by the few dental offices in the country that have the latest Cerec technology.

White Fillings - http://www.cereconline.com

Bonding

When teeth are chipped or slightly decayed, bonded composite resins may be the material of choice. Bonding is applied to a tooth via a light gun. First, the tooth structure is cleaned and etched. Then a clear adhesive is applied to the area needing bonding. Once applied, a tooth colored bonding material is placed on the tooth. It is permanently hardened and fused to the tooth with a hand held white light gun. This process is called photo curing. Bonding makes a great tooth colored filling for small cavities and broken or chipped surfaces. It can also be used to close spaces between teeth. Additionally, it is used to cover the entire outside surface of a tooth to change its color and shape. For the latter two applications, bonding has its limits. It may not be strong enough, aesthetic enough, or durable enough for certain individual situations. When these problems occur, the next choice would be porcelain laminate veneers.

Invisible Braces

Straighten your teeth without traditional metal mouth braces with Invisalign ®

Here is how it works: Your cosmetic dentist at Sutton Place Dental Spa will take an impression of your existing teeth. The model made from the impression will be analyzed with 3-D computer imaging technology. The computer will figure out how to straighten your teeth and over what time. A series of clear plastic aligners will be made for you to wear. You'll visit your dentist at regular intervals to check your progress. Congratulations! When you're finished wearing each clear aligner in the series, your treatment will be complete and you will have straighter teeth and the beautiful smile you deserve.

You will wear each aligner for 2 weeks. They are virtually invisible and unnoticeable. You change each aligner at 2 week intervals until treatment is complete. (usually 6-14 months) This is truly 21st century dentistry it's best! Call us today for a free consultation to see how easy it really is to have straight teeth.

Whether your smile needs minor improvements or more extensive adjustments, Invisalign can certainly help. It's successful in treating overly crowded or widely spaced teeth. It can also relieve more complex issues, including overbites, underbites and even crossbites. In fact, your dentist can use Invisalign clear aligners in all or part of just about any treatment plan

Because Invisalign uses clear plastic aligners to position and straighten teeth, you can keep your active lifestyle during treatment. Unlike braces, Invisalign aligners have no metal bands or wires to irritate your mouth. So go ahead and be as active as you like. Since Invisalign is removable, just take the clear aligners out for special events or if you're going to indulge in a sticky, gooey snack.

An average Invisalign course of treatment takes about a year. You'll see your dentist every 6 to 8 weeks for adjustments and to check progress. At regular intervals, you'll receive a new set of custom-molded clear aligners to continue the straightening process. The total number of clear aligners is specific to you, determined by your doctor for your course of treatment.

Invisible Braces - http://www.invisalign.com

Snap-On Smile

If stains, chips or other imperfections have you hiding your teeth behind the palm of your hand or behind closed-lips, talk with your dentist about how a Snap-On Smile can provide the beautiful smile you have always dreamed about. You and your dentist can design the perfect smile for your needs and enhance your facial appearance in a snap.

A Snap-On Smile is made with a specialized resin which allows the appliance to be made as thin as 5mm without compromising strength. It allows patients to eat without any impingement into the gums. You can choose from 19 color shades and 18 smile designs, giving you an array of choices for your cosmetically-enhanced custom-fitted appliance.

Any patient looking for an affordable cosmetic alternative to permanent dental work is a Snap-On Smile candidate. Well suited for instant gratification, dental phobic and or medically compromised patients, the Snap-On Smile appliance is also ideal for those patients considering a more permanent restoration like veneers. A Snap-On Smile allows them to take their new smile for a test drive, so to speak.

First, your dentist will take an upper and lower impression. Second, you and your dentist choose the preferred shape and shade. Third your case is sent to the lab for fabrication and within 7-10 days, your beautiful Snap-On Smile is ready. No cementation or bonding is ever needed. This product is amazing!

Snap-On Smile - http://www.tridentlab.com/whatsnew/sos_patientinfo.html

Implants

Implants can replace ill-fitting dentures or missing teeth and they feel and look like your natural teeth. The benefits of dental implants are numerous; improved appearance, the ability to eat your favorite foods, the ability to maintain healthy adjacent teeth and your experience of renewed confidence. We can help you find the best solution to meet your individual dental needs.

We coordinate surgical and restorative implant dentistry in one location. Most dental practices work with specialists in different locations to provide their patients with implant dentistry.  The surgeon places the dental implant. The restorative dentist takes an impression of the implant and places the restoration (crown or bridge). 
At Sutton Place Dental Spa, all of the members of the Implant Team are under one roof.  As a result, we can provide a different level of care that others cannot.  Some implant treatment requires close coordination of care with members of the team present.  Immediate restorations require the surgeon to place the implant and the restorative dentist to place the crown the same day. In our practice, our patients can have all this done without leaving the dental chair.  

Full-Mouth Reconstruction

This is where we make new smiles really happen. Our experience and expertise in esthetic and restorative dental care is difficult to surpass in New York, New York. We can redesign your smile to make you look up to ten years younger and whiten your teeth so they are up to ten shades lighter. Of course, we aren't just about making your smile beautiful. We're also about making it healthy, sound, and with a strong bite so that you can enjoy life.

After we understand your needs and goals, we consider the shape of your face, color of your eyes, shape and contour of lips. We evaluate factors like the symmetry of your eyes and nose to the other dimensions. Once you have your new smile, your confidence soars.

Porcelain Fused to Metal Crowns

When biting pressure is too great for porcelain jackets or gaps from missing teeth must be filled in, metal alloy must be placed under the porcelain for strength. This is the porcelain fused to metal crown technique. More tooth structure is removed to accommodate both metal and porcelain. Once an impression is taken, a metal coping is made on the prepared tooth. This is then covered with porcelain. Porcelain fused to metal crowns do not have the translucency of pure porcelain crowns. Therefore, aesthetics may be slightly compromised in some situations. However, a talented ceramist with experience in custom staining can usually overcome these limitations, thereby creating life like restorations. When teeth are loose due to periodontal bone loss, this technique is used. Here the crowns are splinted together by joining the metal substructure of the crowns so they are tied together like a small fence in the mouth.

Porcelain fused to gold inlays

When individual back teeth are broken down but some good healthy tooth structure remains, porcelain fused to gold inlays are used. These are the strongest and longest lasting of all the aesthetic back teeth restorations. Once the tooth is properly prepared, the technique is similar to the porcelain fused to metal crown technique. The benefit of this restoration is the advantage of gold underneath which supports the tooth during heavy biting loads, thereby protecting the tooth and the nerve within.

CEREC One-Visit Dentistry

We are pleased to offer our patients CEREC restoration services--a superior method of creating precisely-designed, color-matched and highly durable ceramic restorations right in our practice. From simple fillings to full crowns to veneers, CEREC delivers the results you need in a single appointment.

After examining the tooth and determining the course of treatment, we will prepare your teeth for restoration, similarly to traditional treatment methods. Your prepared tooth will be coated with a safe, tasteless powder. CEREC then uses a state-of-the-art digital 3D camera to create an optical impression. This digital image replaces the physical impression required in traditional procedures. No more long waits while a tray of impression goop hardens in your mouth.

State-of-the-art CAD software allows us to design every precise detail of your restoration with the accuracy you've come to expect from us. The software allows us to customize the shape of the restoration to exactly fit your specific clinical needs.

While you wait, exact design specifications are sent to our on-site milling machine to create your restoration. About 15 minutes later, your all-ceramic, color-matched restoration is ready for placement. Your new restoration is then fitted, polished and bonded for permanence. Your tooth is restored back to its natural form, function and beauty.

CEREC One-Visit Dentistry - http://www.cereconline.com

BIOLASE Laser With the help of the Biolase Laser the doctors at Sutton Pace Dental spa are now able to remove dental decay and treat cavities without a dental drill or needle. The lasers energized hydrokinetic action selectively removes decay and diseased enamel and dentin while leaving healthy tooth structure intact for conservative tooth-colored restorations.
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