Incidental retained tooth in epidural space following depressed skull fracture: A rare sequela of road traffic accident

Depressed skull fractures following road traffic accidents (RTA) are commonly associated with contamination and require urgent debridement to prevent infection and intracranial complications. The incidental presence of a foreign body such as a tooth fragment within the epidural space is extremely rare. We report the case of a 56-year-old male who sustained a contaminated left frontal depressed skull fracture after a two-wheeler accident, in whom a broken tooth was unexpectedly found in the epidural space during surgery. Early surgical debridement, meticulous wound cleaning, and broad-spectrum antibiotic coverage ensured a favorable outcome.