a tray for use in bonding orthodontic appliances to selected teeth of a patient is disclosed . the tray includes an outer shell having wall sections extending over facial , lingual , and occlusal surfaces of the selected teeth to form a channel including tooth cavities having a configuration matching and arranged for receiving the selected teeth . a matrix is bonded to the inner surface of the outer shell and is contoured to complement the facial or lingual surface of the teeth . a stabilization member extends from the outer shell and includes an inside surface contoured to complement at least a portion of the facial surface of a tooth located adjacent the selected teeth . orthodontic appliances are detachably connected to the matrix , wherein each appliance includes a base for bonding the appliance to a tooth .