Robert M. Little

5.4k total citations · 3 hit papers
32 papers, 3.9k citations indexed

About

Robert M. Little is a scholar working on Orthodontics, Complementary and Manual Therapy and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert M. Little has authored 32 papers receiving a total of 3.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 27 papers in Orthodontics, 19 papers in Complementary and Manual Therapy and 16 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in Robert M. Little's work include Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (27 papers), Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (19 papers) and dental development and anomalies (16 papers). Robert M. Little is often cited by papers focused on Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (27 papers), Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (19 papers) and dental development and anomalies (16 papers). Robert M. Little collaborates with scholars based in United States, Australia and Mexico. Robert M. Little's co-authors include Richard A. Riedel, Jon Årtun, Peter M. Sinclair, Terry R. Wallen, Donald R. Joondeph, Michael K. Chapko, Arthur H. Stein, Paul D. Sampson, Peter Shapiro and Roger A. West and has published in prestigious journals such as American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, The Journal of the American Dental Association and European Journal of Orthodontics.

In The Last Decade

Robert M. Little

30 papers receiving 3.5k citations

Hit Papers

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

The Irregularity Index: A quantitative score of mandibular anterior alignment

1975 696 citations Robert M. Little American Journal of Orthodontics profile →
An evaluation of changes in mandibular anterior alignment from 10 to 20 years postretention

1988 414 citations Robert M. Little, Richard A. Riedel et al. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics profile →
Stability and relapse of mandibular anterior alignment—first premolar extraction cases treated by traditional edgewise orthodontics

1981 391 citations Robert M. Little, Terry R. Wallen et al. American Journal of Orthodontics profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Robert M. Little United States	24	3.6k	2.2k	1.8k	1.5k	420	32	3.9k
José Fernando Castanha Henriques Brazil	32	3.1k 0.9×	1.7k 0.8×	1.7k 0.9×	1.1k 0.7×	745 1.8×	268	3.8k
Marcos Roberto de Freitas Brazil	29	2.9k 0.8×	1.7k 0.8×	1.5k 0.8×	968 0.6×	593 1.4×	201	3.4k
Robert J. Isaacson United States	32	2.3k 0.6×	1.3k 0.6×	1.3k 0.7×	1.1k 0.7×	660 1.6×	75	2.9k
Anthony A. Gianelly United States	27	1.7k 0.5×	859 0.4×	698 0.4×	794 0.5×	330 0.8×	64	2.0k
Donald J. Ferguson United States	21	1.6k 0.4×	589 0.3×	960 0.5×	738 0.5×	235 0.6×	60	2.1k
Faruk Ayhan Başçiftçi Türkiye	27	1.6k 0.4×	555 0.3×	810 0.4×	455 0.3×	407 1.0×	63	2.0k
Arild Stenvik Norway	23	917 0.3×	353 0.2×	839 0.5×	854 0.6×	382 0.9×	62	2.0k
Olaf Krogstad Norway	23	1.1k 0.3×	587 0.3×	545 0.3×	356 0.2×	471 1.1×	38	2.2k
Mauro Cozzani Italy	26	1.2k 0.3×	615 0.3×	665 0.4×	540 0.4×	284 0.7×	98	1.6k
Flávio Uribe United States	23	1.2k 0.3×	553 0.3×	663 0.4×	570 0.4×	276 0.7×	109	1.6k

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Shapiro, Peter A., et al.. (2010). Editor's Summary and Q&A. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 137(3). 302–303. 5 indexed citations

Shapiro, Peter A., et al.. (2010). Orthodontic treatment of anterior open-bite malocclusion: Stability 10 years postretention. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 137(3). 302.e1–302.e8. 42 indexed citations

Little, Robert M.. (2009). Dr. Robert M. Little on the University of Washington post-retention studies.. PubMed. 43(11). 723–7. 1 indexed citations

Bollen, Anne‐Marie, et al.. (2006). Trabecular and cortical bone as risk factors for orthodontic relapse. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 130(4). 476–484. 70 indexed citations

Årtun, Jon, Lukman Thalib, & Robert M. Little. (2005). Third molar angulation during and after treatment of adolescent orthodontic patients. European Journal of Orthodontics. 27(6). 590–596. 38 indexed citations

Huang, Greg J., et al.. (2005). Retrospective analysis of long-term stable and unstable orthodontic treatment outcomes. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 128(5). 568–574. 89 indexed citations

Little, Robert M.. (2002). Stability and relapse: Early treatment of arch length deficiency. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 121(6). 578–581. 19 indexed citations

Little, Robert M.. (1999). Stability and relapse of mandibular anterior alignment: University of Washington Studies. Seminars in Orthodontics. 5(3). 191–204. 137 indexed citations

Årtun, Jon, et al.. (1995). Long-term stability of Angle Class II, Division 1 malocclusions with successful occlusal results at end of active treatment. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 107(3). 276–285. 77 indexed citations

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Sampson, Paul D., et al.. (1995). Long-term changes in arch form after orthodontic treatment and retention. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 107(5). 518–530. 170 indexed citations

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Joondeph, Donald R., et al.. (1994). An investigation of maxillary superimposition techniques using metallic implants. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 105(2). 161–168. 53 indexed citations

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Joondeph, Donald R., et al.. (1990). A long-term study of the relationship of third molars to changes in the mandibular dental arch. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 97(4). 323–335. 111 indexed citations

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Little, Robert M., Richard A. Riedel, & Arthur H. Stein. (1990). Mandibular arch length increase during the mixed dentition: Postretention evaluation of stability and relapse. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 97(5). 393–404. 148 indexed citations

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Little, Robert M. & Richard A. Riedel. (1989). Postretention evaluation of stability and relapse—Mandibular arches with generalized spacing. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 95(1). 37–41. 99 indexed citations

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Little, Robert M., Richard A. Riedel, & Jon Årtun. (1988). An evaluation of changes in mandibular anterior alignment from 10 to 20 years postretention. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 93(5). 423–428. 414 indexed citations breakdown →

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Kennedy, David B., Donald R. Joondeph, Stig K. Osterberg, & Robert M. Little. (1983). The effect of extraction and orthodontic treatment on dentoalveolar support. American Journal of Orthodontics. 84(3). 183–190. 68 indexed citations

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McNeill, R, et al.. (1981). Surgical mandibular advancement: A cephalometric analysis of treatment response. American Journal of Orthodontics. 80(4). 376–394. 115 indexed citations

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Little, Robert M., Terry R. Wallen, & Richard A. Riedel. (1981). Stability and relapse of mandibular anterior alignment—first premolar extraction cases treated by traditional edgewise orthodontics. American Journal of Orthodontics. 80(4). 349–365. 391 indexed citations breakdown →

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Little, Robert M.. (1975). The Irregularity Index: A quantitative score of mandibular anterior alignment. American Journal of Orthodontics. 68(5). 554–563. 696 indexed citations breakdown →

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Grewe, John M., et al.. (1973). Orthodontic Education in the United States. Australasian Orthodontic Journal. 3(3). 100–102. 1 indexed citations

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