What part of the body do forensic odontologists use to identify a victim? Why is this body part particularly useful as a source of identification?

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Forensic odontologists identify victims by studying the teeth. Teeth are particularly useful for identification because they are composed of enamel, which is the hardest substance in the body. Thus, teeth outlast tissues and organs as decomposition begins.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the correct word.

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