title: In complex restorative cases, understanding the patient's expectations is the first step.
authors.affiliation: Pizzi Dental Studio Inc, Staten Island, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Michael T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Ricciardi
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pizzi
mesh_terms: D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014716:Vertical Dimension