Publications

List of Publications & Book Chapters

• Karslį N, Ocak I, Gülnar B, Tüzüner T, Littlewood SJ; Patient perceptions and attitudes regarding post-orthodontic treatment changes. Angle Orthod 2023; doi:10.2319/100222-677.1
• Duggal S, Jenkins F, Littlewood SJ, Siddique I. Non-surgical management of a traumatic mid-palatal suture diastasis by novel use of an orthodontic appliance. Orthodontic Update. Jan 2023; 36:41-44.
• Wilson S, Idicula D, Littlewood SJ, Barber S. Orthodontic retention experience of university students: A qualitative study. J Orthod. 2022 Nov 15: doi: 10.1177/14653125221134300
• Mandall N, Littlewood SJ, Shah J, Watkinson S, Glossop S, Dugdale C, Curran E, Walsh T. The effect of treatment timing on clinical and psychological outcomes with twin block therapy: A multicentre two-arm parallel randomised controlled trial. J Orthod. 2023 Mar;50(1):45-54.

• Kucera J, Marek I, Littlewood SJ (2021). The effect of different bonded retainer wires on tooth mobility immediately after orthodontic treatment. European Journal of Orthodontics, 2021, 1–9 doi:http://10.1093/ejo/cjab038
• Fleming PS, Littlewood SJ (2021). Orthodontic retention: a final frontier? British Dental Journal; 230(11): 685.
• Kucera J, Littlewood SJ, Marek I (2021). Fixed retention: pitfalls and complications. British Dental Journal; 230(11): 703-16.

• Kirschen R, Littlewood SJ, Blazewska-Amin A, Fleming PS (2021). Bonded orthodontic retention: a practical guide. British Dental Journal; 230(11): 709-16.

• Dogramaci EJ, Littlewood SJ (2021). Removable orthodontic retainers: practical considerations. British Dental Journal; 230(11): 723-30.

• Littlewood SJ, Dalci O, Dolce C, Holliday LS, Naraghi S (2021). Orthodontic retention: what’s on the horizon? British Dental Journal; 230(11): 760-64.

• Al-Moghrabi D, Littlewood SJ, Fleming PS (2021). Orthodontic retention protocols: an evidence-based overview. British Dental Journal; 230(11): 770-76.

• Sandler C, Tumadher Al-Musfir T, Barry S, Duggal MS, Kindelan S, Kindelan J, Littlewood SJ, Nazzal H (2021). Guidelines for the orthodontic management of the traumatised tooth. Journal of Orthodontics; 48(1): 74-81.

• Littlewood SJ (2020)
  Clear plastic appliances as retainers (chapter in textbook).
  In: Orthodontic Aligner Treatment: A review of materials, clinical management, and evidence. Publisher: Thieme, Stuttgart, Germany.

• Littlewood SJ, Rozencweig S (2020). La contention: un véritable défi Entretien avec Simon J. Littlewood. L’Orthodontie Française; 91(3): 173-8. DOI: 10.1684/orthodfr.2020.18

• Littlewood SJ, Marsden P, Harvey C, Landau A, Voerman K (2020). The new MFDS examination: making an inspired choice. Faculty Dental Journal; 11(3): 1-4. DOI: 10.1308/rcsfdj.2020.1

• Shargill I, Littlewood SJ (2020).An unusual presentation of dental transposition caused by digit-sucking. Ortho Update; 13: 20-24.

• Littlewood SJ & Mitchell L. (2019). An Introduction to Orthodontics (5th Edition). Publisher: Oxford University Press.  https://global.oup.com/academic/product/an-introduction-to-orthodontics-9780198808664

• Sandler C, Barry S, Littlewood SJ, et al (2019). Orthodontic management of traumatised teeth: a national survey of UK orthodontists. Dental Traumatology DOI: 10.1111/edt.12476

• Ainsworth S, Roberts-Harry D, Littlewood SJ, Hodge T (2018). How orthodontic therapists have changed the provision of orthodontic treatment. Dental Update; 48: 947-951.

• Littlewood SJ, Millett DT, Bearn DR, Doubleday B, Worthington HV (2018)
  Retention procedures for stabilizing tooth position after treatment with orthodontic braces (Systematic Review 43 – page 176-77 in textbook). In: “Evidence-based Orthodontics Second Edition” (edited by Huang, Richmond & Vig) Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell)

• Littlewood SJ (2018). BOS response to article on ‘Hold that smile’ campaign. British Dental Journal; 224: 925-6.

• Littlewood SJ. (2017). Hold that smile: Orthodontic Retention for Patients. Educational Video for Patients. http://www.bos.org.uk/Public-Patients/Orthodontic-Retention-for-Patients

• Littlewood SJ, Kandasamy S, Huang G. (2017). Retention and relapse in clinical practice. Australian Dental Journal 2017; 62: (1 Suppl): 51-57.

• Littlewood SJ (2017)
  Class III malocclusion (chapter in textbook).
  Orthodontic Management of the Developing Occlusion: An evidence-based guide. (chapter 10). Publisher: Springer International Publishing 2017.

• Littlewood SJ (2017). Responsibilities and retention. APOS Trends Orthod 2017, 7: 211-214.

• Forde K, Storey M, Littlewood SJ, Scott P, Luther F, Kang J (2017). Bonded versus vacuum-formed retainers: a randomized controlled trial. Part 1: stability, retainer survival, and patient satisfaction outcomes after 12 months. European Journal of Orthodontics,  cjx058, https://doi.org/10.1093/ejo/cjx058

• Storey M, Forde K, Littlewood SJ, Scott P, Luther F, Kang J (2017). Bonded versus vacuum-formed retainers: a randomized controlled trial. Part 2: Periodontal health outcomes after 12 months. European Journal of Orthodontics,  cjx059, https://doi.org/10.1093/ejo/cjx059

• Littlewood SJ (2017). Evidence-based retention – where are we now? Seminars in Orthodontics

• Littlewood SJ (2017). Contenir la correction des béances squelettiques. Comment améliorer la stabilité de nos résultats? (Retaining corrected skeletal open bites. How can we increase the stability of our results?) Orthod Fr, 87: 457-465.

• Mandall N, Cousley R, DiBiase A, Dyer F, Littlewood SJ, Mattick CR, Nute SJ, Doherty B, Stivaros N, McDowall R, Shargill I & Worthington HV (2016). Early class III protraction facemask treatment reduces the need for orthognathic surgery: a multi-centre, two-arm parallel randomized, controlled trial. Journal of Orthodontics, 43: 3, 164-175.

• Saed SM, Littlewood SJ, Hodge TM (2016) Orthodontic Therapy is a wonderful career. BDJ Team 2016; http://www.nature.com/BDJTeam

• Littlewood SJ, Millett DT, Doubleday B, Bearn DR, Worthington HV (2016). Retention procedures for stabilising tooth position after treatment with orthodontic braces. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD002283. DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD002283.pub4.

• O’Dywer L, Littlewood SJ, Rahman S, Spencer RJ, Barber SK, Russell JS (2015). A multi-center randomized controlled trial to compare a self-ligating bracket with a conventional bracket in a UK population: Part 1: treatment efficiency. The Angle Orthodontist 04/2015; DOI:10.2319/112414837.1.

• Rahman S, Spencer RJ, Littlewood SJ, O’Dywer L, Barber SK, Russell JS (2015). A multi-center randomized controlled trial to compare a self-ligating bracket with a conventional bracket in a UK population: Part 2: Pain perception. The Angle Orthodontist 03/2015; DOI:10.2319/112414-838.1.

• Johnston CD, Littlewood SJ (2015) Retention in orthodontics. British Dental Journal, 218: 119-122.

• Nazzal H, Dhaliwal HK, Littlewood SJ, Spencer RS, Day PF (2014)
  Interdisciplinary management of severe intrusion injuries in permanent incisors: a case series.
  British Dental Journal, 11/2014, 217(9); 517-23.

• Nandhra SS, Littlewood SJ, Houghton N, Luther F, Prabhu J, Munyombwe T, Wood SR (2014) Do we need primer for orthodontic bonding: A randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Orthodontics 1-9 doi:10.1093/ejo/cju024

• Raja TA, Littlewood SJ, Munyombwe M, and Bubb NL (2014) Wear resistance of four types of vacuum-formed retainer materials: A laboratory study. The Angle Orthodontist; 84: 656-664. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2319/061313-448.1

• Littlewood SJ (2013)
  Orthodontic Assessment (chapter in textbook)
  Introduction to Orthodontics 4^th Edition (chapter 5). Publisher: Oxford University Press.

• Littlewood SJ (2013)
  Treatment Planning (chapter in textbook)
  Introduction to Orthodontics 4^th Edition (chapter 7). Publisher: Oxford University Press.

• Littlewood SJ (2013)
  Retention (chapter in textbook)
  Introduction to Orthodontics 4^th Edition (chapter 16). Publisher: Oxford University Press.

• Littlewood SJ (2013)
  Functional Appliances (chapter in textbook)
  Introduction to Orthodontics 4^th Edition (chapter 19). Publisher: Oxford University Press.

• Littlewood SJ (2013)
  Adult orthodontics (chapter in textbook)
  Introduction to Orthodontics 4^th Edition (chapter 20). Publisher: Oxford University Press.

• Littlewood SJ (2013)
  Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery (chapter in textbook)
  Introduction to Orthodontics 4^th Edition (chapter 21). Publisher: Oxford University Press.

• Hodge TM, Boyd P, Munyombwe T, Littlewood SJ
  Orthodontists’ perceptions of the need for orthognathic surgery in patients with Class II Division 1 malocclusion based on extraoral examinations
  Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop, 142: 52-9.

• Mandall N, Cousley R, Dibiase A, Dyer F, Littlewood SJ, Mattick R, Nute S, Doherty B, Stivaros N, McDowell R, Shargill I, Worthington H (2012)
  Is early Class III protraction facemask treatment effective? A multicentre, randomized, controlled trial: 3 year follow-up
  Journal of Orthodontics, 39: 176-185.

• Littlewood SJ (2012)
  Opening doors
  DH & T April 2012, Page 48-9.

• Littlewood SJ (2012)
  Stability and Retention (chapter in textbook)
  Orthodontic: Principles and Practice (edited by Dalgit Gill, Publisher Wiley-Blackwell)

• Abudiak H, Shelton A, Spencer RJ, Burns L, Littlewood SJ (2011). A complication with orthodontic fixed retainers: A case report Orthodontic Update; 4(4): 112–117.

• Littlewood SJ, Millett DT, Bearn DR, Doubleday B, Worthington HV (2011)
  Retention (Chapter 12 – chapter in textbook)
  Evidence-based orthodontics (edited by Huang et al, Publisher Wiley-Blackwell)

• Mandall N, Cousley R, Dibiase A, Dyer F, Littlewood SJ, Mattick R, Nute S, Doherty B, Stivaros N, McDowell R, Shargill I, Worthington H (2010)
  Is early Class III protraction facemask treatment effective? A multicentre, randomized, controlled trial: 15-month follow-up
  Journal of Orthodontics, 37: 149-161.

• Littlewood SJ, JS Russell, RJ Spencer (2009)
  Why do orthodontic cases relapse?
  Orthodontic Update, 2: 43-49.

• Amos MJ, Day P, Littlewood SJ (2009)
  Autotransplantation of Teeth: An Overview
  Dental Update, 36: 102-113.

• O’Brien KD, Wright J, Conboy F, Appelbe P, Davies L, Connolly I, Mitchell L, Littlewood SJ et al (2009)
  Early treatment for Class II Division 1 malocclusion with the Twin-block appliance: A multi-center, randomized, controlled trial
  American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 135: 573-579.

• O’Brien KD, Wright J, Conboy J, Appelbe P, Bearn D, Caldwell S, Harrison J, Hussain J, Lewis D, Littlewood SJ et al (2009)
  Prospective, multi-center study of the effectiveness of orthodontic/orthognathic surgery care in the United Kingdom
  American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 135: 709-714.

• O’Brien KD, Macfarlane T, Wright J, Conboy F, Appelbe P, Birnie D, Chadwick S, Connolly I, Hammond M, Harradine N, Lewis D, Littlewood SJ et al (2009)
  Early treatment for Class II malocclusion and perceived improvements in facial profile
  American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 135: 580-585.

• O’Brien KD, Macfarlane T, Wright J, Conboy J, Appelbe P, Birnie D, Chadwick S, Connolly I, Hammond M, Harradine N, Lewis D, Littlewood SJ et al (2009)
  Early treatment for Class II Division 1 malocclusion with the Twin-block appliance: a multi-center, randomized, controlled trial
  American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 135: 580-585.

• Are general dental practitioners effective in the management of non-apnoeic snoring using mandibular advancement appliances?
  Church SKJ, Littlewood SJ, Blance A, Gowans AJ, Hodge TM, Spencer RJ, Johal A (2009)
  British Dental Journal 206, E15-E15 (10 April 2009) doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.305

• Russell JS, Littlewood SJ, A Blance, L Mitchell (2008)
  The efficacy of a plasma arc light in orthodontic bonding: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
  Journal of Orthodontics, 35: 202-209.

• Littlewood SJ (2007)
  Treatment Planning (chapter in textbook)
  Introduction to Orthodontics 3^rd Edition (chapter 7). Publisher: Oxford University Press.

• Littlewood SJ (2007)
  Retention (chapter in textbook)
  Introduction to Orthodontics 3^rd Edition (chapter 16). Publisher: Oxford University Press.

• Littlewood SJ (2007)
  Functional Appliances (chapter in textbook)
  Introduction to Orthodontics 3^rd Edition (chapter 19). Publisher: Oxford University Press.

• Littlewood SJ (2007)
  Adult orthodontics (chapter in textbook)
  Introduction to Orthodontics 3^rd Edition (chapter 20). Publisher: Oxford University Press.

• Littlewood SJ (2007)
  Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery (chapter in textbook)
  Introduction to Orthodontics 3^rd Edition (chapter 21). Publisher: Oxford University Press.

• Littlewood SJ, Millett DT, Doubleday B, Bearn DR, Worthington HV (2006)
  Orthodontic Retention: A Systematic Review
  Journal of Orthodontics, 33, 205-212

• Littlewood SJ, Millett DT, Doubleday B, Bearn DR, Worthington HV (2006).
  Retention procedures for stabilising tooth position after treatment with orthodontic braces (Review).
  The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 1. Art No.: CD002283.pub3. DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD002283.pub3.

• Brennan J and Littlewood SJ (2006)
  Twin block reactivation – a simple chairside approach
  Journal of Orthodontics, 33: 3-6.

• Littlewood SJ, Tait, AJ, Mandall, NA and Lewis, DH (2001)
  The Role of Removable Appliances in Contemporary Orthodontics
  British Dental Journal, 191: 304-310.

• Littlewood SJ, Mitchell L, Greenwood, DC (2001)
  A randomised controlled trial to investigate brackets bonded with a hydrophilic primer
  Journal of Orthodontics, 28: 301-305.

• Littlewood SJ, Mitchell L, Greenwood DC et al. (2000)
  Investigation of a hydrophilic primer orthodontic bonding: an in vitro study
  British Journal of Orthodontics, 27: 181-186.

• Littlewood SJ (1999)
  Molar Band Sizes
  British Journal of Orthodontics, 26: 1-4 (suppl).

• Littlewood SJ and Mitchell L (1998)
  The dental problems and management of a patient suffering from congenital insensitivity to pain
  International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry,8: 47-50.

• Edwards M, Ashwood R, Littlewood SJ, Brocklebank L and Fung DE (1998)
  A videofluoroscopic comparison of straw and cup drinking: the potential influence on dental erosion
  British Dental Journal, 185: 244-249.

• Littlewood SJ and Redhead A (1998)
  Use of jigs to standardise orthodontic bond testing
  Journal of Dentistry, 26: 539-545.

Updated April 2023