Marwan El Helou

Dr. Marwan El Helou


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Academic Career Length

8Years (2019-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 March 2023 in International Orthodontics
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MBMathilde Bouchant
Mathilde Bouchant
ASAline Saade
Aline Saade
MHMarwan El Helou
Marwan El Helou

23 September 2024 in International Orthodontics
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VTVincent Thomas
Vincent Thomas
GDGaëlle Dol
Gaëlle Dol
ZTZiad Tannouri
Ziad Tannouri
OFOlivier François
Olivier François
ENEmmanuel Nicolas
Emmanuel Nicolas
MHMarwan El Helou
Marwan El Helou
This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the torque expression efficiency when it is integrated into the bracket slot versus the bracket base. Additionally, the impact of archwire geometry (rectangular vs. rhomboid) on torque expression has been examined. The torque expression was evaluated in a full arch printed maxillary model, focusing on tooth #11, which was positioned within an alveolus filled with Typodont wax. Three different types of brackets were utilized: conventional metallic bracket (Minidiamond™), self-ligating bracket with torque in base (Damon Q2™), and a new self-ligating bracket design with torque in slot (Damon Ultima™). Two variations of archwires were used: rectangular and rhomboid stainless steel, measuring 0.019×0.025 inches and 0.019×0.0275 inches, respectively, from ORMCO™. The study included seven groups: six experimental groups and a control group, with 15 measurements in each group, totaling 105 torque measurements. Optical impressions were taken of the tooth's original position and its final position after torque expression. STL files were superimposed using GEOMAGIC software to calculate the percentage of torque expression. The self-ligating bracket with torque in slot (Damon Ultima™) shows significantly higher torque expression than the self-ligating bracket with torque in base (Damon Q2™) with a rectangular stainless steel archwire (P=0.00015). The Ultima™ bracket also demonstrates higher torque expression than both the Q2™ and conventional 22° brackets with a rhomboid stainless steel archwire (P0.05). The self-ligating bracket with torque in slot shows comparable torque expression effectiveness to the conventional bracket, outperforming the self-ligating bracket with torque in base. Archwire geometry does not significantly impact torque expression.

1 December 2019 in International Orthodontics
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MHMarwan El Helou
Marwan El Helou
RNRania Nassar
Rania Nassar
EKElie Khoury
Elie Khoury
JGJoseph Ghoubril
Joseph Ghoubril

12 January 2024 in International Orthodontics
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FCFrançois Camelin
François Camelin
ASAline Saade
Aline Saade
MHMarwan El Helou
Marwan El Helou

14 October 2024
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MHMarwan El Helou
Marwan El Helou
SCSandra Chakar
Sandra Chakar
ENEmmanuel Nicolas
Emmanuel Nicolas
EEElias Estephan
Elias Estephan
FCFrederic Cuisinier
Frederic Cuisinier
SBStéphane Barthélemi
Stéphane Barthélemi

26 December 2022 in International Orthodontics
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NBNicolas Bazergan
Nicolas Bazergan
ENEmmanuel Nicolas
Emmanuel Nicolas
MHMarwan El Helou
Marwan El Helou