A California man has filed a lawsuit alleging that the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance (AGGA), a controversial dental device, caused severe and lasting damage to his teeth and overall health. According to the complaint, the AGGA device led to chronic jaw pain, debilitating migraines, and persistent facial tension, even after its removal.
Joseph Dimola initiated legal action on July 10 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. He is seeking damages from several parties, including Dr. Steve Galella, Orthomatrix Corp., Inc. (operating as the Facial Beauty Institute), Orthologic, and John’s Dental Laboratory, Inc. The lawsuit claims these defendants failed to offer sufficient warnings and proper training for dentists using the AGGA device.
The AGGA is designed to be a non-surgical solution for remodeling or expanding an adult’s jaw. It features a metal wire insert positioned between the teeth. However, according to Dimola’s lawsuit, the device has been reported to push the upper teeth out of alignment, leading to tooth loss, gum damage, facial disfigurement, nerve issues, and other serious dental problems. These complications have often necessitated corrective surgeries.
This lawsuit is part of a growing trend. In the past year, numerous similar lawsuits have been filed against the AGGA’s manufacturers and developers. These cases have drawn significant media coverage, as well as scrutiny from federal regulators and law enforcement agencies.
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