Adam's clasp is referred to as a modified arrowhead clasp due to its distinctive shape, which resembles an arrowhead. This design features a broad, flat base that tapers to a pointed tip, allowing for effective retention on the tooth while minimizing tissue irritation. The modification enhances its adaptability and stability, making it suitable for various partial denture applications. Overall, the name reflects both its functionality and aesthetic resemblance to an arrowhead.
In ancient Rome boys wore belted tunics. This was their basic "tee shirt and jeans", so to speak. The tunic reached to the knees and had short sleeves. In the second century AD the style changed and long sleeves became acceptable. They also wore cloak which was similar to that of girls and was attached in the same manner: it was fastened at the shoulder with a clasp called fibula. They wore shoes for outdoors and sandals indoors. The toga preatexta, a white toga with a broad purple border which was worn by officers of state and some priesthoods and also by the senators of festival days, was originally also worn by the sons of patricians. Later all freeborn boys were allowed to wear it, although it was usually worn only by rich boys. Later still, freeborn girls were also allowed the toga preatexta until they got married (then they started wearing a woman's stola). Children of both sexes wore a bulla with the toga praetexta and stopped wearing it when they stopped wearing this toga. The bulla was a circular plate or boss of metal suspended from the neck. Its name was derived from its resemblance to a bubble floating on water. At some time during teenage, usually between 14 and 18, boys started to wear a man's toga, the toga virilis. The first wearing of the toga virilis was part of the celebrations on reaching maturity which involved a procession form the Forum to the Capitoline hill. The wearing of the toga virilis was called tirocinium fori, which was an introduction and training for public life.
Emperors wore toga trabea or toga purpurea, a purple toga which only emperors were allowed to wear, on ceremonial occasions. Emperors also wore the toga picta, which also was purple, but, unlike all other togas, was also richly embroidered and decorated with gold. They wore them on special occasion. Officers of state who financed games could also wear this toga on the opening of the game and so did military commanders during a celebration of a triumph. Purple was a very expensive dye because it involved the extraction of the gland of thousands of sea snails (Murex brandaris).Given the expense of the above mentioned togas, ordinarily, emperors wore the Toga preatexta, a white toga with a broad purple border which was worn by the officers of state. What distinguished the emperor from other men who were allowed to wear this toga (officers of state and some priests) was that his toga was very expensive, made of finer cloth and worn more elaborately and that he wore a laurel wreath.The Toga was the standard loose flowing outer garment which was elaborately draped around the body. The tunic (tunica) was worn below the toga. The original tunic designs reached to the knees and had short sleeves. In the second century AD the style changed and long sleeves were acceptable in the tunic design.Roman emperors wore the conventional clothing for Romans men: the tunic, the toga and the cloak: The tunic (tunica) was a shirt which reached down to the knees and originally had short sleeves. In the second century A.D. long sleeves became acceptable. The tunica was worn below the toga. The toga was a long piece of material which was draped around the body elaborately and worn loosely. Originally it was worn by all male Roman citizens. Then it went out of fashion and only the upper class continued to wear it. The cloak (paludamentum) was fastened at the shoulder with a clasp, called a fibula. On ceremonial occasions the emperor wore a wholly purple toga trabea (there was also a purple and white trabea which had been worn by the kings in the regal period, and a purple and saffron one which was worn by priests called augurs). Originally this all-purple toga, which was also called toga purpurea, was reserved for the statues of the gods. Then it became also reserved for the emperors. Hence, it established a link between emperors and the gods. Moreover, this dye was the most expensive one, which made it a status symbol. Early sumptuary laws had restricted its use. The dye was called imperial, royal or Tyrian purple. It was generally reserved to the emperors or kings. It did not fade easily. Instead, it became brighter with weathering and sunlight.. The name Tyrian was after the city of Tyre, in Phoenicia. The Phoenicians had a monopoly on this dye.This dye was made from the mucous secretions of some species of sea snails found in the eastern Mediterranean. It was so expensive because of the large amount of snails which were needed (requiring large-scale fishing) and because the manufacturing process was very labour-intensive. It took 12,000 snails to produce just 1.4 g of the dye, which could colour only the trim of a garment. The glands were left in salt for three days. Then they were boiled on moderate heat for ten days to liquefy the secretions. The liquid was also skimmed periodically to eliminate the flesh of the glands. The dye was then tested and the liquid was boiled again until the desired colour was obtained. A reddish colour was considered inferior and a blackish hue was preferred. At this point the wool was soaked for five hours, carded and then soaked again until the dye was fully absorbed.The toga picta and the tunica palmata were originally won by victorious military leaders when celebrating a triumph as part of the Ornamenta Tiumphalia. With the establishment of rule by emperors victories and triumph became the prerogative of the emperor and an ideology of permanent imperial victory became established. . The toga picta and the tunica palmata became associated with the person of the emperor. Both were purple and were covered with gold embroideries of palm leaves (the symbol of victory or other foliage. Usually both the toga and the tunica had the same design. The tunic had highly decorated borders at the neck, wrist and bottom seam.
The clasp is a modification of the arrowhead clasp used in those days. C. P. Adam was working in Liverpool Dental School where it was first used. Therefore the clasp bears the name of Liverpool as well.
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In dentistry, a million dollar bend in an Adams clasp refers to a specific bend made in the clasp arm to provide additional retention and stability for a removable dental prosthesis. This bend is typically made at a 45-degree angle towards the occlusal surface of the tooth, creating a more secure grip on the abutment tooth. The term "million dollar bend" emphasizes the importance of this precise adjustment in ensuring the longevity and effectiveness of the clasp assembly.
The end of a necklace where the clasp is attached is called the "clasp." It is typically used to fasten the necklace around the wearer's neck.
Well, darling, the clasp on a necklace is called a "clasp." It's that little doohickey that keeps your necklace from falling off and causing a scene. So next time someone asks you about it, you can confidently say, "Oh, it's just the clasp, honey."
The back of a necklace is called a clasp.
the pin part of a brooch is called the clasp
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Adams clasp features a 45-degree angulation to optimize its retention and support in removable dental prostheses. This angulation enhances the clasp's ability to engage undercuts while minimizing the potential for dislodgment during function. Additionally, the design helps distribute forces evenly, reducing stress on the abutment teeth and improving overall stability of the dental appliance. This strategic angulation is critical for achieving a balance between retention and comfort for the patient.
The prefix for clasp is Unclasp. Meaning unfasten.
A tang clasp is the buckle style clasp commonly used on belts and watches.
You can use a pair of needle-nosed pliers to tighten the clasp on a wallet. Gently bend the clasp to tighten it against the partner clasp.