Can gold braces be used to treat nickel-sensitive patients?
Duryea: Yes. Due to the thickness of our plating process, gold brackets and archwires have been used very successfully in this group of patients. In fact, I have used them in my own practice in situations in which a patient has a nickel allergy, and I have seen no adverse effects. OP: Where do you expect your company to be 5 years from now? Duryea: We expect our company to remain a leader in providing gold appliances, expanding our line to keep up with new technology in orthodontics.
