TMA

(Titanium Molybdenum Alloy) Trademark of Ormco corp., defines a superelastic SME (Shape Memory Effect) alloy alternative tpo NiTiNol, which contains no Nickel thus solving some allergic problems. It also exerts an higher tension force when deformed in the martensitic state.

I used this TMA orthodontic archwire instead of a plain NiTi one just to look cool.

by Ephestione February 20, 2005

mauro

Ethymologically, "coming from Mauritania", currently an italian first name.

Thanks to you Mauro, you're such a special person.

by Ephestione July 12, 2006

Ilaria

Italian for "Hillary". Evil girl.

"Oh sorry I still appreciate you for what you are yet right now I couldn't give you what you deserve nor what you would be wanting to give me"

by Ephestione December 05, 2004