San Mateo Prosthodontics Is Your Place for Customized Restorative Dentistry

Led by Dr. Parisa Shahi, a board-certified maxillofacial prosthodontist with over a decade of experience, our practice is passionate about transforming lives through advanced dental restoration. From simple fillings to dental implants to complete oral reconstructive services, we can improve your smile to inspire confidence and give you back your quality of life. 

We understand that dental challenges are deeply personal. Cavities, worn teeth, poorly fitting dentures, and gaps in your smile can all take your confidence and create functional issues related to speech and diet. Your oral health is our priority. 

We combine advanced technologies with genuine compassion, customizing a treatment that is as unique as you are. Explore what makes us the best restorative dental clinic in San Mateo and schedule your consultation today. 

Dr. Parisa Shahi, DDS FACP

Dr. Parisa Shahi is a dedicated prosthodontist and implant specialist with a passion for restoring smiles and enhancing patient care. As the owner of San Mateo Prosthodontics, she combines advanced prosthodontic expertise with cutting-edge digital dentistry to provide exceptional restorative and implant treatments.

Dr. Shahi completed her Maxillofacial Prosthetics Fellowship and Advanced Prosthodontics Residency at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, where she also lectured and mentored graduate residents. Her commitment to academic excellence and clinical mentorship was evident early on through her involvement in UCLA’s Continuing Education programs.

Dr. Paul Schauer, DDS

My philosophy of dentistry over the last 52 years has always been to advise patients to preserve their natural teeth. I have done this by prioritizing definitive restorations in middle age, avoiding patchwork dentistry, and providing my dental hygienists with adequate time to provide for the all-important maintenance of my patients’ periodontal health. Presently, I provide consulting on select cases and help with minor procedures as I approach my 80th birthday in January 2026. I am confident in Dr. Shahi’s ability to steward your dental health and this legacy practice forward.


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    Comprehensive Prosthodontic Services - From Crowns to Dental Implants

    We specialize in definitive smile solutions:

    • Full Mouth Reconstruction is a customized treatment plan to treat issues related to tooth loss, severe decay, and trauma. We combine various techniques to rebuild a beautiful and functional smile. 
    • Veneers and Crowns improve the form and function of your oral health by correcting chips, cracks, and a range of cosmetic concerns. 
    • Custom Dentures are available for complete and partial tooth loss. While not as stable as Implant Restorations, traditional dentures will fit, feel, and look better when designed by our prosthodontists in collaboration with our in-house dental lab. 
    • Dental Implants are designed around your individual anatomy. Dental implants range from single tooth implants to implant-supported fixed bridges and complete-arch solutions like All-on-4 and All-on-6 implants. 

    The Benefits of Visiting a Specialist Implant Dental Clinic 

    A prosthodontist can offer more comprehensive solutions compared to a general practitioner. 

    • Prosthodontists like Dr. Shahi and our experienced San Mateo providers complete a minimum of three years of graduate training in accredited programs in addition to years of practicing high-end restorative dentistry. They develop specialist techniques and treatment approaches for complex tooth replacement and oral rehabilitation. 
    • We oversee cases that your general dentists often refers to us. Comprehensive full mouth reconstructions and implant dentistry often lead to superior outcomes when planned and designed by specialists.  
    • We implement advanced technologies that improve treatment outcomes. We utilize technologies such as CEREC machine, 3D printing, iCAM photogrammetry, and Exocad to design and develop complex prostheses in our dental lab. With close collaboration between our prosthodontists and lab team, your restoration will be fully customized and perfectly suited to your unique anatomy. 
    • Outcomes are predictable with meticulous planning and advanced procedures. Our restorations are definitive. 

    Everyone at our dental clinic is committed to excellent patient care, definitive and long-lasting restorations where the aesthetic, function, and feel come together to restore your oral health. 

    Frequently Asked Questions 

    Do I need a referral to schedule a consultation with a prosthodontist? Many of our patients are referred to us by their general dentists for complex restorative needs, but a referral isn’t required. You can contact us directly to schedule a consultation, discuss your concerns, and explore treatment options. 

    Are implant-supported dentures more effective than traditional dentures? This type of restoration offers significant advantages over traditional dentures. They anchor directly to implants in the jaw, providing superior stability and none of the slipping concerns typically associated with dentures. They can provide better chewing power, support speech clarity, and preserve jawbone density. For many patients, implant-supported dentures are a more aesthetic, comfortable, and functional long-term solution. 

    How does technology enhance treatment outcomes? Advanced digital technologies combined with our in-house lab allow for precise implant planning and custom prosthesis creation. It ensures an optimal fit, function, and aesthetics tailored to your anatomy. 

    Are dental implants a permanent solution? Dental implants are a long-term, definitive solution. With ongoing care and maintenance, an implant can integrate and last for many years, potentially a lifetime. The attached restoration (crown, bridge, denture unit) is durable but will need maintenance over time. 

    Choose an Implant Dental Clinic Focused on Your Needs 

    We respect every patient’s individuality. Your treatment will be customized to suit your needs and overcome any challenges you have experienced from tooth loss or decay. 

    Customized solutions empower you with the freedom to smile, speak freely, laugh, enjoy food, and live life without restrictions. Book your consultation at San Mateo Prosthodontics. We serve customers from Hayward Park, Hillsdale, Laurelwood, Shoreview, Downtown, Hillsborough, and nearby areas of San Mateo.  

    Book your consultation at a leading implant dental clinic and see how research-backed solutions to tooth loss can enhance your quality of life.