1960 – Ceramic abrasives are included into the product range

 

1961 – KOMET develops the first CARDIA instrument which combines the advantages of a Tungsten Carbide bur with those of a diamond instrument.

 

1980 – First Tungsten Carbide bur with staggered toothing worldwide

 

1981 – The Tungsten Carbide round bur H1S with a particularly high cutting efficiency is introduced onto the market where it sets the bench-mark for a long time.

 

1981 – Foundation of our american subsidiary in Savannah, Georgia.

1983 – The development of the first KOMET

root post system T-Post places increased

emphasis on the idea of developing

instrument systems.

 

1983 – Finishing instruments made by KOMET

set the standard for perfect surfaces.

 

1986 – Another subsidiary is founded in

Milan, Italy.

 

1988 – Foundation of the KOMET MEDICAL

division.

 

1989 – BKS post system for screwed-on

build-ups.

2000 – Our american subsidiary retires from the association and starts operating as an independent company.

 

2001 – New instruments for micro preparation define a new method of treatment. These instruments allow a minimally invasive, conservative preparation, yet again setting world-wide standards. The S-Diamonds® developed by KOMET permit the efficient preparation of crowns.The composite remover 5985 successfully complements the "range of specialists". The ER DentinPost® becomes the most successful rootpost. In the laboratory, the IDS 2001 presents the perfect opportunity to introduce Carbide cutters with UM and UK toothing.

 

2002 – KOMET AUSTRIA is founded in Salzburg, Austria.

 

2003 – The year 2003 marks the introduction of the mechanical preparation of root canals. Further new developments are the development of dainty Tungsten Carbide instruments for use in micro preparation and the new Q-finishing instruments which ensure excellent surface quality in case of composite restorations. In the field of crown preparations, innovative new instruments with guide pin are successfully placed on the market.

 

State of the art even when it comes to separating crowns: the new crown cutter for metal and ceramics H4MC^® is the latest development in this field. At the IDS 2003, a range of innovations regarding oral surgery and milling technique is introduced to interested specialists.

 

January 1st, 2007:
Foundation of a subsidiary in the United States – Komet USA

 

Komet sets up its own direct marketing company in the USA. From now on, the American market will be served directly from Rock Hill, South Carolina (near Charlotte, NC).

 

In line with Germany, Austria, France and Italy, the goods are sent directly from the works in Lemgo to dentists and dental technicians in the USA. Thanks to an ultra modern logistic centre, minimum delivery periods can be realized for our subsidiary in the USA.

 

 

IDS 2007: An overwhelming success

 

The innovations presented by Komet at the IDS 2007 reflect the motto: It’s not the quantity, it’s the quality that counts. This time, the centre of attraction is the K1SM, an all-white ceramic instrument from the established CeraBur® line. 

 

K1SM – CeraBur^® for excavating

The white ceramic bur K1SM is specially designed for minimally invasive excavating, thanks to its excellent cutting performance on soft, decayed dentin while leaving sound, hard dentin practically untouched. Dentists appreciate this instrument’s drilling power, combined with a “tactile feedback” which enables the user to feel when he is entering healthy dentin. This is particularly important when excavating near the pulp. What’s more, the instrument operates almost without vibration, which makes it a popular choice for pediatric dentistry.

 

A number of other innovative new products are also introduced which receive great attention from the visitors to the fair.

 

 

 

DentinPost^® X for post-endodontic restorations

The new DentinPost^® X ideally complements our ER root post system in addition to the established prefabricated DentinPost^® root posts made of glass fiber reinforced composite. Due to its pronounced retention head, the DentinPost^® X permits a stable reconstruction even in cases of profoundly damaged teeth. Their advantage lies in the coronal support and reinforcement of the post core build-up in the area subjected to maximum loads, i.e. at the coronal end of the post.

 

 

Work on titanium in the mouth

Komet develops special instruments designed to carry out minor corrections to prefabricated titanium abutments in the mouth (e.g. adaptation of the abutment to achieve optimal positioning). The instruments are provided with coarse toothing with cross-cut specially developed for work on titanium without clogging.

 

 

Carbide cutter SGFA

This upgraded version of the super coarse SGFA toothing guarantees safe work on plaster models while being gentle on the joints. Thanks to the combination of a safety toothing and a beveled cut, a large amount of substance can be removed whilst creating excellent surfaces. The large chip spaces prevent the instrument from clogging with wet plaster.

 

 

November 7th, 2007:

We catch the sun’s rays!

Komet installs a photovoltaic plant which has been producing electricity for Komet the environmentally friendly way ever since – even when the sun doesn’t shine! The plant consists of 140 individual silicon crystal-glass modules with a total surface of 230 m2. The plant converts sunlight into direct current which in turn is converted into alternating current by means of electric elements. The alternating current is then fed into Lemgo’s municipal electricity network via a meter. In bright sunshine, the maximum electrical power is 31.5 Kilowatt. Based on the solar radiation in the local region, the annual amount of electricity produced is approx. 28,000 kWh, thus saving the environment approx. 26 tons of CO2 every year!

 

 

February 1st, 2008:
Siegfried Haverkamp retires

33 years of service dedicated to Komet – Siegfried Haverkamp can look back on an impressive number of years in the dental sector. On January 31st, 2008, Mr. Haverkamp retires from the management of the company at the age of 66. This is not only the end of a remarkable career in the dental sector, but also the end of an era, the “Siegfried Haverkamp era”. Mr. Haverkamp is succeeded by Klaus Rübesamen and Reinhard Hölscher.

 

 

1956 – Launch of production of Tungsten
Carbide instruments.

 

1958 – Move to the present location and start
of production of diamond instruments

 

KOMET develops systematic instrument sets,
in cooperation with internationally renowned
dentists. The traditional steel burs are replaced
by burs made of Tungsten Carbide.

 

1975 – An American representation is established
in Lombard, Illinois.

 

1977 – Foundation of KOMET FRANCE in Paris

 

1978 – Birth of Tungsten Carbide burs with
staggered toothing.

 

1991 – KOMET presents a world premiere: the first bone cutter ever with staggered toothing



1994 – The crown cutter H34 gains international recognition setting the worldwide standard.

 

1995 – The ER C-Post® permits post build -ups that do not impair the natural shade of the tooth.

1996 – Mass produced, yet meeting individual requirements. The AP system unites the advantages of a cast post build-up with those of pre-fabricated posts.

 

1996 – Their blue spiral turns KOMET diamond discs into a distinctive laboratory tool. The patented honeycomb structure of the disc allows – for the very first time – unobstructed view of the work piece.

  

1997 – Completion of the training and education
centre. 

1999 – The amalgam remover H32, the new round bur H1SE and the adhesive remover H22AGK herald the arrival of a new era: that of instruments specially adapted to the relevant material. New production methods allow revolutionary new hybrid toothings. The RepairPost system facilitates the treatment of emergency patients with a fractured post.

 

 

In ever decreasing intervals, new innovative products are added which triumphantly conquer the markets of the world.

 

1999 – Opening of a new, ultramodern
logistic centre.

Success at the IDS 2005 

Our ample range of products attracts great attention at the IDS 2005. Visitors admire a vast choice of articles for both dental surgery and laboratory, ranging from our CeraLine to the triart sets and ZR-Diamonds™.

CeraLine
These pioneering ceramic instruments demonstrate the innovative power of the brand Komet and are a typical example for the proverbial Komet quality. All in white, these instruments are a revolution in dentistry and allow the dentist to work with intuition when cutting bones during surgical interventions or implantology. 

ZR-Diamonds™
Primary crowns made of zirconium oxide (Zr0₂) are used more and more often in connection with removable prostheses. The zirconium oxide cutters introduced at this year’s IDS are suitable for use in the dental practice and laboratory as well as for milling. They all considerably facilitate the cutting of hard zirconium oxide.

Triart Sets
The triart sets contain a complete range of instruments for creating galvanic double crowns with a cone angle of 1°. The instruments in the set cover the entire sequence, from wax modeling via shaping and finishing right down to polishing – all that is needed for double crown supported prostheses.

April 1st, 2005 - The new extension is ready for occupancy
The new extension was built in compliance with all environmental regulations, and after a construction period of just 12 months, it was ready for occupancy – one month earlier than expected. With nearly 3,000 square meters of floor space spread over four floors, almost 10% extra space will be available to production and logistics. The steel storage area will be housed in the cellar, whereas the ground floor will be home to the quality control department. The spacious rooms on the top floor will be used to produce diamond instruments with state-of-the-art production lines.

Product Highlights 2006
In 2006, innovative solutions are as much in demand as ever. New trends in prosthetics require new, perfectly adapted tools.

NE/NEF
These new cutters allow the dental technician to produce high-quality dentures from favorably priced non-precious metal alloys. Non-precious metal alloys are hard to cut and therefore require instruments with sharp, efficient blades and a long service life. Thanks to the special new toothing of the NE and NEF, economic and time-saving substance removal is no longer a problem.