The AGGA Device: Growing Jaws or Moving Teeth?
The inventor of the AGGA, Dr. Steve Galella, has said the device can expand adults' jawbones without surgery. But dental specialists who have examined former AGGA patients said in interviews the device displaced patients’ teeth instead of expanding bone, sometimes causing severe damage.
Molar bands secure the AGGA to a
patient’s upper back teeth.
Over time, these springs
create a gap between a
patient’s canines and
the teeth behind
them.1
A wire and pads apply forward pressure
to a patient’s palate and upper front teeth.2
Molar bands secure the AGGA to a patient’s
upper back teeth.
Over time, these springs create
a gap between a patient’s
canines and the teeth
behind them.1
A wire and pads apply forward pressure to a patient’s palate and upper front teeth.2
Molar bands secure the AGGA to a patient’s upper
back teeth.
Over time, these springs create
a gap between a patient’s
canines and the teeth
behind them.1
A wire and pads apply forward pressure to a patient’s palate and upper front teeth.2
Note: [1] According to Dr. Steve Galella, in video footage of a dentist training session obtained through an AGGA lawsuit. [2] According to AGGA device 2021 patent application.
Annotation credit: Lydia Zuraw and Brett Kelman/KHN