The KTR Crowns Blog
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13 articles, newest first.
Practice & Parents · 3 min read
Meet the New KTR Logo: Where It Came From and What It Hides
KTR Crowns has a new look. How the old purple and black KTR logo became a teal smile, what we kept, what we changed, and the surprise hidden inside it.
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Product Guides · 6 min read
Zirconia vs. Stainless Steel Crowns for Primary Teeth: How to Choose
A chairside comparison of pediatric zirconia and stainless steel crowns: esthetics, prep, moisture control, durability, cost, and which cases suit each.
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Clinical Technique · 8 min read
Pediatric Zirconia Crown Sizing: Choosing the Right Size and Fit for Every Tooth
How to size pediatric zirconia crowns: select before you prep, where to start, passive seating, try-in crowns, and when to use Standard, Slim or Mini fit.
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Clinical Technique · 6 min read
Pediatric Zirconia Crown Won't Seat? 7 Causes and Fixes
Why a pediatric zirconia crown won't seat passively, and how to fix it: ledges, undercuts, tight contacts, under-reduction, sizing, moisture and rotation.
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Clinical Technique · 6 min read
Cementing Pediatric Zirconia Crowns: GI vs. RMGI and a Step-by-Step Protocol
Which cement to use for pediatric zirconia crowns, GI or RMGI, and a step-by-step cementation protocol: hemostasis, loading, seating and excess cleanup.
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Clinical Technique · 6 min read
Hall Technique vs. Conventional Stainless Steel Crowns: Case Selection and Technique
When to seal a primary molar with the Hall technique and when to prepare it for a conventional stainless steel crown, with sizing, seating and follow-up.
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Clinical Technique · 6 min read
How to Crimp a Stainless Steel Crown: Trimming, Contouring and Fit
When a pediatric stainless steel crown still needs adapting, and how to trim, contour and crimp the margin in small steps for a snug, healthy fit.
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Product Guides · 5 min read
Choosing a Pediatric Crown Starter Kit: What to Look For
What to look for in a pediatric zirconia or stainless steel crown starter kit: size coverage, fit profiles, try-in crowns, storage, labeling and refills.
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Practice & Parents · 6 min read
Explaining Zirconia Crowns to Parents: Scripts for Case Acceptance
Plain-language scripts for explaining baby tooth crowns to parents: why crown a primary tooth, white vs silver crowns, the visit, cost and aftercare.
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Practice & Parents · 5 min read
Pediatric Dental Events: October to December 2026
Pediatric dental meetings, sedation courses and CE events from October to December 2026, with dates, locations and links to each organizer's official page.
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Practice & Parents · 6 min read
Pediatric Crown CDT Codes: D2929, D2930 and the Rest of the D29 Series
Which CDT code fits each pediatric crown: D2929 zirconia, D2930 stainless steel, D2932 to D2934, strip crowns, Hall crowns, plus documentation and Medicaid.
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Product Guides · 6 min read
Stainless Steel Crown Size Chart for Primary Molars
A stainless steel crown size chart for all eight primary molars, with Universal and Palmer notation, how to pick the first size, and signs a crown is off.
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Clinical Technique · 6 min read
Stainless Steel Crowns, MRI and Nickel: What to Tell Parents and Physicians
Are pediatric stainless steel crowns MRI safe? Do they contain nickel or mercury? Evidence-based answers for dentists, plus plain-language scripts for parents.
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