Abstract
Pubertal growth spurt can modify the patient's response to orthodontic tooth movement (OTM). However, the role of testosterone in OTM was little studied. This study aims to investigate the impact of suppression, replacement, and supraphysiological doses of testosterone during OTM in animal models. 23-day-old Wistar male rats (n=72) will be randomly allocated into four groups. Orchiectomy …