A method of making transfer apparatus for use in indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances includes the act of applying a spacer material (26) over a dentition replica. The spacer material (26) includes at least one cavity (28) for releasably receiving an orthodontic appliance (34), and a base of the appliance is in contact with one of the teeth of the dentition replica. A tray (30) is formed over the spacer material (26) and the spacer material is then removed. Subsequently, a quantity of matrix material is directed into the space between the tray and the dentition replica in order to releasably hold the appliance for an indirect bonding procedure.
