4. Bracket application After the tray is printed, the flash-free brackets can be placed into the tray. Once they're inserted into the tray, it is important to place the tray in a light-protected box-this is key to the success of the treatment, because the brackets will begin to cure if they're exposed to light. Loading a direct print indirect bonding tray with flash-free brackets Light-curing the brackets through the indirect bonding tray Finished tray loaded with flash-free brackets (occlusal view) 5. Tooth preparation Now that the patient is in the office and the teeth are prepared for bonding, the tray will go on the teeth as normal and the brackets will be cured through the tray. After curing the brackets, the tray is easily removed and the patient is ready for wire placement. With flash-free brackets, chair time is reduced because the cured adhesive flash won't need to be cleaned after removing the tray. ■ orthotown.com \\ JULY/AUGUST 2019 35http://easyrxcloud.com http://www.orthotown.com