Indirect bonding (IDB) has been in orthodontic practice for more than 35 years. But still, most of the clinicians use direct bonding procedures. The main reason for this may be technique sensitivity and requirement of extra laboratory procedures, increasing the cost of the treatment. Many researchers have tried their methods to describe the indirect bonding procedures so that it can reduce the chair side time required for complete appliance placement with more precise bracket positioning. Moreover, the IDB procedures provide more patient comfort. Many techniques have been described in the article to simplify the IDB procedures.

Indirect bonding (IDB) has been in orthodontic practice for more than 35 years. But still, most of the clinicians use direct bonding procedures. The main reason for this may be technique sensitivity and requirement of extra laboratory procedures, increasing the cost of the treatment. Many researchers have tried their methods to describe the indirect bonding procedures so that it can reduce the chair side time required for complete appliance placement with more precise bracket positioning. Moreover, the IDB procedures provide more patient comfort. Many techniques have been described in the article to simplify the IDB procedures.

In the field of Orthodontics, there have been many advances. This article summarizes the recent advancements in diagnostic aids in Orthodontics which has helped revolutionize treatment planning for the Orthodontic fraternity. Many advances have been taken place in the field of dentistry since its development. Dental diagnostic records have advanced from study casts and periapical x-rays to cone beam computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound. Orthodontic diagnosis require a broad overview of the patient’s situation & must take into consideration both objective & subjective findings.