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Digital anatomical landmarks were placed on the central incisors and first molars of all dental arches. The clinical crown height of the central incisors and first molars was then analyzed digitally and longitudinally, based on the position of the marginal gingiva on the vestibular surface of the teeth in question. Results: The clinical crown height of maxillary and mandibular central incisors and first molars increased significantly with age (p-value &lt; 0.001) from 8 to 18 years. On average, the clinical crown height increased by 1.5 mm for the upper central incisors and 0.8 mm for the mandibular central incisors. The clinical crown height of the upper first molar increased on average by 2.7 mm and 2.1 mm for mandibular first molars. Conclusions: The clinical crown height of maxillary and mandibular central incisors and first molars appears to continue increasing beyond 18 years of age. 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