Tokuyama America Inc.

Palfique, our first self-cure and self-mix composite, was launched.

Introduced Tokuso Rebase, a hypoallergenic resin for denture reline and repair with low heat generation.

Introduced Mac Bond, Tokuyama Dental’s first bonding agent.

Launched the 2nd generation of Palfique, now light-curable.

Launched Tokuso Ceramic Primer, a primer to improve adhesion between ceramics and resins.

Introduced Tokuso Rebase MR. Bond, a primer for bonding self-cured acrylics with non-precious metals.

Released Mac Bond II, the second bonding agent in Tokuyama Dental’s product portfolio.

Introduced Bistite, a self-etch, dual-cured adhesive resin cement.

Released One Up Bond, a 6th generation type II bonding agent.

Released the first flowable composites of the Palfique line.

Introduction of Bistite II DC, an improved version of Tokuyama Dental’s self-etch adhesive resin cement.

Launched Tokuyama Rebase II as an improved version of our hard denture reline material, featuring faster curing time and higher polishability.

Introduction of Estelite Sigma, a light-cured universal composite with improved properties and a wider range of shades.

Launched 2nd generation of Estelite Flow Quick, featuring reduced curing time and 90 seconds of working time.

Released Estelite Sigma Quick, an improved version of our Estelite Sigma composite, with 1/3 the curing time and 90 seconds of working time.

Launched Bond Force, a 7th generation single step self-etch adhesive, available in different convenient delivery types.

Introduced Estelite Omega, a polychromatic esthetic composite developed by Dr. Newton Fahl Jr. DDS, MS in collaboration with Tokuyama Dental’s Research & Development Team.

Introduction of Shield Force Plus, a resin-based desensitizer to treat dentinal hypersensitivity and post-op sensitivity.

Launched Sofreliner Tough, a soft denture reline material with consistent softness and excellent durability, available in medium and soft types.

Introduction of Tokuyama Universal Bond, a self-cured 8th generation universal adhesive, to U.S. market. (May)

Launched OMNICHROMA, a revolutionary one-shade universal composite that matches any patient and almost any case.

Introduction of EsteCem II, a highly esthetic dual-cure resin cement, to the U.S. market. (October)

Launch of Estelite Universal Flow, a flowable composite with outstanding strength, available in three viscosities. (November)