Choosing a digital indirect bonding or custom bracket system is not simply a product decision. The right fit depends on how well a system aligns with the way your practice operates and where it can improve efficiency without adding unnecessary complexity. 

AAO TechSelect’s DIB and custom bracket systems comparison brings relevant product information together using criteria selected with orthodontic practice in mind. That allows you to look beyond individual features and consider what the differences could mean once a system becomes part of your workflow.  

Look Beyond the Feature List 

Systems that appear similar can place very different demands on the practice. The amount of work completed in-house, the responsibilities assigned to the clinical team, and the support provided by the manufacturer can all influence how readily a system fits into existing operations. 

Those distinctions matter when considering staff capacity and scheduling. A feature that offers greater control, for example, may also require more internal time or resources. A more outsourced workflow may reduce those demands while introducing different considerations around production and turnaround. 

Evaluating those tradeoffs provides a clearer picture of what implementation will actually require. 

Criteria To Consider 

The AAO Committee on Technology defined evaluation criteria members can use to assess digital indirect bonding and custom bracket systems. TechSelect Partners in this category include: DIBS AI, Brava by BRIUS, Celebrace, and LightForce. TechSelect includes a side-by-side comparison of all of these partners’ products and additional information and resources on each product page.  

CTech recommends considering type of bracket, what software is used, the ability to 3D print trays in-house, how trays are loaded, where bonding adhesive is applied, number of days for tray delivery, pricing structures, and tech support. No single approach is right for every practice, so the value of each factor depends on your workflow and priorities. 

Consider Where Efficiency Is Gained 

TechSelect offers web and video content to help members evaluate the potential benefits of digital indirect bonding and custom bracket systems, along with step-by-step process guidance and system-specific resources, including bonding protocols. Developed by AAO with members of CTech, the content offers an objective perspective on the technologies and workflows members are considering.  

Together, these resources can help you identify where efficiencies may be gained throughout the workflow and which system features may best support the way your practice operates. 

Connect Workflow to Patient Experience 

The same operational differences can affect the patient experience. 

More efficient bonding may reduce appointment time, while reliable production timelines can support predictable treatment starts. A workflow that integrates smoothly into practice operations can also reduce the scheduling complications that patients ultimately experience. 

The relevant question is not simply whether a system incorporates more technology. It is whether that technology supports consistent, efficient delivery of care. 

Compare for Practice Fit 

Cost remains an important part of the decision, but value depends on more than price. Staffing, existing technology, case volume, production preferences, and available support can change what makes sense from one practice to another. 

TechSelect provides the side-by-side product details needed to weigh those factors within the context of your own practice. Instead of looking for the system with the longest feature list, you can focus on the question that matters more: Which system best fits the way my practice delivers care? 

Explore the TechSelect Digital Indirect Bonding & Custom Bracket Systems Product Comparison to identify the system whose advantages hold up not just in a feature comparison, but in the day-to-day realities of your practice.