Modified bonding technique for a standardized and effective indirect bonding procedure

This article describes a modified technique for indirect bonding. Crucial variables that influence the procedure are analyzed and discussed to help the clincian use the indirect bonding techinique routinely.     

Rapid prototyping: a new method of preparing trays for indirect bonding.

This article describes a new method of preparing trays for indirect bracket bonding. Computer-aided technology is used to design the individualized trays, which are then produced with a rapid prototyping procedure. Application in clinical practice and the advantages of time savings and accurate bracket placement are discussed.     

Lingual technique indirect [corrected] bonding: double transfer tray technique

In this article, the author analyzes the problems that can occur with the traditional technique of indirect bonding with the complete arch transfer tray, and describes step-by-step the technique of a double tray bonding technique and its advantages.     

Digital technology for indirect bonding

Although indirect bonding has been advocated for many years as a way to improve speed and outcome of orthodontic treatment, the technique is still only used by a minority of orthodontists.One of the reasons may be that the claims have not been supported by convincing research. However the most common argument is that the laboratory and chairside procedures are overly complex.Digital technologies such as intra-oral scanning and 3D printing are now so far advanced that it may be worthwhile for clinicians to explore the opportunities these developments could bring to indirect bonding.Three different options for the production of indirect bonding trays are presented with the overall emphasis on the orthodontist maintaining complete control of the design and production stages.     

A clinical trial of an indirect bonding technique with a visible light-cured adhesive

A trial was carried out to evaluate the clinical performance of a visible light-cured adhesive when used with a foil mesh base in an indirect bonding technique. Thirty-seven patients entered the trial, and a total of 407 brackets were placed. The incidence and site of bond failure were recorded. The overall failure rate was 6.5%. There were no significant differences detected between the failure rates for either the upper or the lower arches or for the anterior and the posterior segments of the arches (p less than 0.01).