What is the AGGA Lawsuit?

Problems with the AGGA device cause dental damage for many individuals, pulling the upper teeth out of their housings and leaving patients with painful and disfiguring injuries. AGGA lawsuits and settlement benefits are now being pursued by individuals left with severe dental complications, facial disfigurement and other problems.

What is the AGGA appliance?

The AGGA (Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance), sometimes referred to as anterior facial growth therapy, is an orthodontic device made of metal wire with an acrylic arch that is fastened around the upper teeth and roof of the mouth. Insertion of the device is considered dental treatment that is designed to use mechanical force while stimulating a nerve in the roof of the mouth to create new bone deposition, which can help grow, advance and remodel the jaw.

What conditions are AGGA used for?

AGGA dental appliance treatments are used to straighten bite complications and other conditions caused by underlying jaw abnormalities that cause; Overbite, underbite, crossbite Crowded teeth Aligning upper and lower jaws Jaw growth Facial structure repair Sleep apnea Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)

Is AGGA FDA approved?

No. The AGGA dental device has not been approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

How Does AGGA Cause Dental Complications?

While AGGA is advertised to exert gentle but continuous pressure on the upper jaw to stimulate bone growth and encourage the jaw to move forward, the device has been found to actually pull the top teeth out of the alveolar bone, which can cause a series of side effects.

Does AGGA cause tooth loss?

One of the most common dental complications associated with AGGA is tooth movement or shifting. As the appliance moves the jaw it can cause the top teeth to pull away from alveolar bone and damage the surrounding tissues.

Who is the AGGA lawsuit against?

The AGGA dental device lawsuit is against the the companies responsible for the manufacturing, marketing and sale of the device, which include; Steve Gallella, D.D.S. OrthoMatrix Corp, Inc. Facial Beauty Institute (“FBI”) OrthoLogic John’s Dental Laboratory, Inc. Doctors who advertised the device as safe and effective

What Injuries Qualify For An AGGA Lawsuit?

Financial compensation and settlement benefits may be available through a AGGA appliance lawsuit for individuals who received an AGGA treatment and suffered any of the following injuries: Loosing of upper teeth (anterior maxillary teeth) Tooth loss and/or damage Tooth or Jaw pain Flared teeth Gum Recession Tissue breakdown around tooth (Root Resorption) Tooth socket bone loss (Alveolar bone loss) Facial disfigurement Nerve damage Required corrective surgery

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AGGA Lawsuits Allege Appliance Caused Permanent Dental Injury, Bone Loss and Nerve Damage

May 08, 2024 By: Irvin Jackson

Manufacturer faces claims that the AGGA appliance not only failed to fix the plaintiffs' teeth, but left them with severe pain and worsening dental problems.
AGGA Appliance Lawsuit Filed Over Dental Damage, Bone Loss and Other Injuries

February 14, 2024 By: Irvin Jackson

Plaintiff says the designer of the AGGA appliance directly approved use of the device on her teeth, despite a known high risk of dental damage and bone loss.
Motion Filed to Stay AGGA Lawsuits Over Dental Appliance Problems, Amid DOJ Criminal Investigation

April 20, 2023 By: Irvin Jackson

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Complications With AGGA and Similar Appliances Draw FDA Safety Evaluation

March 31, 2023 By: Irvin Jackson

The FDA is asking anyone who has experienced complications with AGGA or similar dental devices to report those problems to the agency.
FDA Reviewing AGGA Dental Device Problems Following Reports of Teeth Damage

March 28, 2023 By: Irvin Jackson

According to a news report, FDA officials are uncertain of their ability to regulate AGGA dental devices, despite problems where users are experiencing permanent teeth damage and bone loss
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March 16, 2023 By: Irvin Jackson

Plaintiffs who have filed Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance lawsuits say the device is not fit for adults, and causes damage to the upper jaw and teeth.

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AGGA Lawsuit

Lawsuit Claims AGGA Device Damaged Teeth, Resulting in Disfiguring Injury

AGGA Lawsuits Allege Appliance Caused Permanent Dental Injury, Bone Loss and Nerve Damage

AGGA Appliance Lawsuit Filed Over Dental Damage, Bone Loss and Other Injuries

Motion Filed to Stay AGGA Lawsuits Over Dental Appliance Problems, Amid DOJ Criminal Investigation

Complications With AGGA and Similar Appliances Draw FDA Safety Evaluation

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