Digital Indirect Bonding Demystified: How to Choose a System and Get Started

Описание: Guest: Jeremy Manuele, DMD


Episode Overview: In this episode of the Orthodontic Products Podcast, host Alison Werner talks with Jeremy Manuele, DMD, about navigating the transition to digital indirect bonding (DIB). While interest in DIB has grown, the crowded landscape of systems—from fully customized platforms like LightForce to semi-customized options like KLOwen and bracket-agnostic software like DIBS AI—can make it difficult for orthodontists to know where to start. Manuele shares a practical roadmap for evaluating, implementing, and mastering digital indirect bonding in a modern practice. He breaks down the key differentiators between today’s leading systems, discusses the real-world impact on clinical workflows, and explains how precise digital bracket placement can dramatically reduce repositioning appointments and shorten overall treatment times.


✅ Key Takeaways 
🔹 System Differentiators: Understanding the nuances between fully customized (LightForce), semi-customized (KLOwen), and bracket-agnostic (DIBS AI) systems is crucial for finding the right fit for your practice. 
🔹 True Cost Analysis: Evaluating DIB requires looking beyond the upfront lab fee to the long-term savings gained from reduced chair time and fewer total appointments. 
🔹 CBCT Integration: While not strictly mandatory for every case, integrating CBCT data significantly speeds up the doctor’s setup approval process and improves root positioning accuracy. 
🔹 The Learning Curve: A successful transition requires the doctor to master the software setup (approx. 30-50 cases) while supporting the clinical team through the change in bonding protocol. 
🔹 Eliminating Repos: Precise digital placement allows practices to trust their initial bonding, often eliminating the need for a dedicated repositioning appointment. 
🔹 Implementation Strategy: For those new to DIB, starting with a system that utilizes your existing bracket inventory can lower barriers to entry and simplify the team's onboarding process.


⏱️ Chapters: 
06:06 Benefits of Digital Indirect Bonding
07:58 Comparing Digital Indirect Bonding Systems
18:51 The Role of CBCT in Digital Bonding
20:54 Streamlining Digital Indirect Bonding
24:14 Learning Curve and Integration Challenges
29:47 Maximizing Efficiency with Remote Monitoring
32:50 Precision in Bracket Positioning and Treatment Outcomes
36:11 Cost-Benefit Analysis of Digital Indirect Bonding


👤 Guest Bio:
Jeremy Manuele, DMD, practices at Hamilton & Manuele Orthodontics, located in Las Vegas. A board-certified orthodontist, he is an early adopter of in-office 3D printing and direct-print aligner technology. Author of The MARPE Advantage, he serves as a part-time instructor at UNLV School of Dental Medicine. 


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