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What part of teeth does a forensic odontologist look at for identification?
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A forensic odontologist can make identifications from the teeth only by comparing antemortem x-rays (x-rays taken of a known individual before their death) to post mortem x-rays (x-rays taken of a body, either unkown, or presumed to be a certain individual). The shape of the teeth, pulp chambers, roots, fillings (if present), as well as the trabecular pattern of the surrounding bone, the relationship of adjacent teeth, etc., etc. One cannot simply look at a tooth (or an x-ray of a tooth or jaws) and find information which identifies the body.
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