Complex Transformations

Are you feeling held back by teeth that are damaged, missing or not working as they should?

Would you like a thoughtful plan to restore your smile, comfort and confidence over time?

To ‘Conform or Transform’, THAT is the question

When multiple complex dental issues are present, we are able to take a comprehensive approach and use our specialist knowledge in restorative and cosmetic dental care to produce predictable outcomes. In some instances, it may be more beneficial to Transform the bite and teeth rather than Conform, which involves a deeper understanding of interrelated issues: Function, Health, Bite and Aesthetics.

What Our Customers Say

At Lidums Dental, caring for our patients is at the centre of everything we do.

We are grateful to the people who have trusted us with their smiles and taken the time to share their experiences.

Read their stories to see how our team has supported them and made a difference in their dental journeys.

Conformative approach for isolated issues

Isolated dental issues are typically best dealt with a Conformative Approach, which works to simply fix the specific isolated problem by ensuring it matches the rest of the smile, for example conform to existing bite, shape, colour and position. This approach is generally taken when the rest of the mouth and bite is balanced, healthy and aesthetically pleasing.

The images show restoring of a single tooth, causing the other teeth to wear around the ‘new’ tooth. The result is poor function, poor aesthetics and collapse of the bite. Planning for this situation takes time, skill and a high level of trust from the patient.

5 Reasons to Choose us

Experience the Lidums Dental difference.

Innovation, integrity and personalised care come together to support you at every step.

Passion and
Expertise

At Lidums Dental you are in the hands of clinicians who are highly trained and genuinely love what they do. We focus on advanced restorative and cosmetic dentistry delivered with precision, honesty and a gentle touch.

An Invaluable
Experience

For more than 40 years we have been helping patients feel more confident about their smiles. Many families have trusted us for generations, and we are proud of the consistent results we achieve.

Flexible Treatment Plans

Your goals and lifestyle guide every recommendation. We take time to understand your health, your priorities and your budget, then create a personalised treatment plan that feels achievable and makes sense for you.

State Of The Art Technology

Our dental centre is designed around modern technology, from digital scans to advanced treatment equipment. This allows us to plan with accuracy, minimise discomfort and provide care in a calm, relaxing environment.

Compassionate Partnership

From your first visit we listen, explain and involve you in every decision. Our aim is to build a long term partnership based on trust, respect and empathy so you always feel supported in your dental care.

A Comprehensive Approach to Dental Transformation

At Lidums Dental, comprehensive treatment means looking beyond individual teeth to understand the whole picture – your health, comfort, confidence, and long-term stability. Many dental problems don’t happen overnight. They develop quietly over years, often after repeated “patch-up” dentistry. Our approach is designed to stop the cycle, not continue it.

1. Understanding Your Concerns

Every transformation begins by listening. We take time to understand what worries you most — whether it’s appearance, function, discomfort, fear of dentures, or concern that things may continue to deteriorate. Your concerns guide every recommendation we make.

2. Identifying the Underlying Causes

Dental problems are rarely isolated. Wear, bite instability, gum disease, clenching, failed restorations, and missing teeth often interact and compound over time. We focus on identifying why problems are occurring, not just where they are visible.

3. Creating a Clear Plan Before Treatment

There is rarely only one “right” solution. We develop a considered treatment plan — a blueprint — that balances health, function, aesthetics, urgency, and budget. This avoids ad-hoc treatment and provides clarity before any irreversible decisions are made.

4. Restoring Stability, Function, and Appearance

Comprehensive care is about rebuilding strength and confidence.

Whether treatment is simple or complex, the aim is to restore a stable bite, comfortable function, and a natural appearance that supports your face and smile — not just today, but long-term.

5. Protecting the Result for the Future

A successful transformation doesn’t end when treatment is complete. We focus on disease control, maintenance, and education so your result can be protected and enjoyed for years to come, reducing the risk of future breakdown or repeat treatment.

Why This Matters – Comprehensive treatment is not about doing “more dentistry”. It is about doing the right dentistry, in the right order, so patients can move forward with confidence rather than uncertainty.

When your smile seems beyond redemption, Lidums Dental offer innovative solutions to rapidly restore aesthetics and comfort

Problems in the mouth can have a compounding effect on oral health and can result in an unstable and ‘hostile’ oral environment. Issues such as tooth decay, gum disease, fragile teeth, bite instability and tooth wear if not addressed can cause dental restorations to fail.

Many of our patients come to us when they have reached the ‘end of the road’

We know restoring teeth or placing implants without careful consideration of the risk factors involved or the condition of the mouth results in failure. Our Team takes the time to thoroughly assess your symptoms and listen to your concerns in order to create a dental treatment blueprint and offer counselling (mouth preparation) to specifically address your dental issue.

There are many reasons dental health may become poor, such as deterioration in general health, a new medication or neglect due to dental fear. With modern aesthetic and functional dental treatment, it is never too late to enhance and restore your smile. At Lidums Dental we provide dramatic improvements quickly and cost-effectively while combining the highest standards and latest anxiety control protocols.

So many of our patients have experienced first hand the results of careful planning and treatment of what they thought was an “impossible situation”. We often hear them say things like, “I had no idea something like this could be achieved, I thought my situation was hopeless. Arnis gave me back my smile”. Just a note to say that there are often tears at this point and lots of hugs all around!

As a Specialist Practice we take a long-term view on solving dental issues

Due to disease, damage or neglect many of our patients experience considerable loss of oral function and find chewing uncomfortable. They suffer sensitivity and cannot bite effectively. This is why many of our patients at our Adelaide dental practice are more concerned about the function and vitality of their mouths than cosmetic issues.

If a tooth has been lost and the remaining teeth are strong and stable, dental restorations such as bridges can be easily anchored to the teeth for a faster and effective dental solution. However if many teeth are missing, severely damaged or failing, they may require further assessment. If adequate jawbone material is present, we offer options including well-constructed dentures for those who are willing to try and adapt to their tooth loss, bridges anchored to adjacent teeth and dental implants for those who would prefer a long-lasting, functional solution.

Brands We Trust

Your care is only as good as the tools and materials behind it, so we choose them carefully.

We work with globally recognised, clinically proven systems that are TGA approved and backed by strong research, strict quality checks and reliable warranties.

This helps us deliver results that are precise, reliable and long lasting.